North America’s largest and most realistic dinosaur adventure, Jurassic Quest®, is roaring into Fort Wayne for one weekend only starting October 16, 2026.
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum news release:
Jurassic Quest brings three epic prehistoric adventures to Fort Wayne, Indiana for one weekend only, October 16-18, 2026.
- October 16-18, 2026 – Allen County War Memorial Coliseum – Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Buy tickets at the MidWest America Ticket Office, Ticketmaster.com/acwmc or the TM Mobile App
Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 13, 2026) – North America’s largest and most realistic dinosaur adventure, Jurassic Quest®, is roaring into Fort Wayne for one weekend only with its biggest experience ever. Families can now explore three incredible prehistoric exhibits with one ticket, including the all-new Frozen Frontier, alongside Jurassic Quest’s iconic life-size dinosaurs and the immersive Ancient Oceans exhibit.
For one affordable admission, guests will journey through hundreds of millions of years of Earth’s history—from towering dinosaurs of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, to the giant marine reptiles and Megalodon of Ancient Oceans, and finally into the Ice Age to encounter massive Woolly Mammoths, Saber-Toothed Cats, Dire Wolves, Giant Ground Sloths, Irish Elk, and other incredible prehistoric creatures featured in the brand-new Frozen Frontier.
Designed to inspire curiosity through hands-on learning and unforgettable family experiences, Jurassic Quest combines science, education, and adventure into one action-packed event that families can enjoy all day long.
Jurassic Quest
Travel back over 165 million years as you walk among paleontologist-approved, life-size animatronic dinosaurs that move, roar, and tower overhead. Families can participate in “The Quest,” a self-guided scavenger hunt where young explorers become Junior Park Rangers while discovering fascinating facts about prehistoric life.
Don’t miss:
- Life-size moving dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods
- REAL fossils including T. rex teeth, Triceratops horn, and other authentic specimens
- Live dinosaur shows and baby dinosaur meet-and-greets throughout the day
- North America’s largest rideable dinosaurs
- Interactive fossil digs and educational STEAM activities
- Dinosaur rides, inflatables, bounce houses, and attractions
- Tricera-TOTs soft play area for younger explorers
- Face painting, crafts, photo opportunities, and more
Ancient Oceans
Dive beneath prehistoric seas and discover the incredible creatures that ruled Earth’s oceans long before humans existed.
Guests will experience:
- The colossal Megalodon
- Massive prehistoric marine reptiles
- Interactive educational displays
- Incredible ocean fossils and exhibits
- Hands-on learning about ancient marine ecosystems
NEW! Frozen Frontier
Making its Indiana debut, Frozen Frontier transports families into the Ice Age to experience the incredible animals that survived one of Earth’s most extreme environments.
Encounter:
- Paraceratherium
- Towering Woolly Mammoths
- Saber-Toothed Cats
- Dire Wolves
- Giant Ground Sloths
- Irish Elk
- Additional Ice Age creatures brought to life through immersive exhibits and educational storytelling
This all-new exhibit expands the Jurassic Quest experience beyond dinosaurs, allowing families to explore another remarkable chapter in Earth’s prehistoric history.
Family Quest Entertainment leadership believes the best learning happens through unforgettable experiences.
“Jurassic Quest has always been about inspiring curiosity through adventure. With the addition of Ancient Oceans and our all-new Frozen Frontier exhibit, families can now experience three incredible prehistoric worlds with one ticket. It’s our biggest and most immersive experience ever, combining science, exploration, and hands-on fun for dinosaur lovers of every age.” — Sean Melton, Chief Marketing Officer, Family Quest Entertainment
One Ticket Includes All Three Exhibits
Guests receive all-day admission with access to:
- Jurassic Quest
- Ancient Oceans
- Frozen Frontier
- Live dinosaur shows
- Baby dinosaur encounters
- Interactive fossil digs
- Dinosaur rides
- Inflatables
- Crafts and educational activities
- Photo opportunities
- And much more
Inclusive Experiences
Jurassic Quest proudly offers exclusive discounts for first responders through GovX.
The event also features a Sensory & Mobility Friendly Session on Saturday morning with reduced lighting, lower sound levels, lighter crowds, and additional staff support, creating a welcoming environment for families with sensory sensitivities and mobility needs.
For tickets and additional information, visit www.jurassicquest.com.
Event: Jurassic Quest®
Admission: Full schedule and tickets available online through the Jurassic Quest website here.
Where: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Early-morning live, zoom, in-studio interviews available with dinosaur trainers and baby dinos, and LEGO Masters.
About Jurassic Quest
Jurassic Quest is the largest and most realistic dinosaur experience in North America and part of the Family Quest Entertainment portfolio. Since 2013, Jurassic Quest has entertained more than 10 million fans in more than 250 cities across the U.S. and Canada with an up close and personal look at the giants that once ruled Earth. Developed with leading paleontologists, each dinosaur is brought to life using realistic likenesses, movement and sound. Jurassic Quest is a leader in edutainment, bringing the prehistoric era to life for families, educators and dinosaur fans of all ages. For more information and tickets visit www.jurassicquest.com.Safari Sarah, Dino Dustin, Prehistoric Nick, Park Ranger Marty, Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T-Rex and Trixie the Triceratops are registered trademarks of Jurassic Quest Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved.
Connect with Jurassic Quest:
www.facebook.com/jurassicquest
www.twitter.com/Jurassic_QuestAbout The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is the tri-state area’s largest event facility, hosting over 1,000,000 visitors annually. Serving northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio and southern Michigan, the 80-acre Memorial Coliseum Arena, Expo Center & Conference Center complex is host to the Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL) and the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons men’s basketball program. The facility hosts national concerts, family shows, business and philanthropic events, the area’s largest tradeshow and consumer events and private gatherings. For more information, visit www.memorialcoliseum.com.
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