Hi-tech Dinosaurs
There is an expensive hi-tech dinosaur show using hi-tech methods to create life-like dinosaurs. The show is called Walking with the Dinosaurs:
Each large dinosaur contains: (based upon the construction of a Torosaur)
• 433 feet of hydraulic hose
• 971 feet of fabric
• 433 feet of foam
• 53 gallons of paint
• 7 kilowatts of power from 12 truck batteries
• 1094 yards of cabling in each body
• 24 microprocessors control movement along with 15 hydraulic rams and 6 hydraulic motors each
A Low-Tech Alternative
Alternatively, you can visit Dinosaur Land in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia for just $5 ($4 if under 11 years old). The dinosaurs may not move or make noises like their hi-tech counterparts, but my experience is that kids have a great time anyway. Fortunately, kids have very good imaginations.
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