Dinosaur Track Casting
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Have you ever wanted to have your own dinosaur footprint? At Dinosaur State Park you can make your own plaster cast from a real ~ 200 million year old Eubrontes footprint! The casting area at Dinosaur State Park contains real dinosaur footprints likely made by a dinosaur similar to a Dilophosaurus. The casting area is open Tuesdays through Sundays, May 1 to October 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Masks must be worn and physical distancing maintained in this area.There is no fee to use this area but park guests must bring their own materials. Upon arrival please make your way to the casting area. Please call 860-529-5816 if you need assistance making the cast.
For each cast you will need:
10 pounds of Plaster-of-Paris (no substitutions)
1/4 cup cooking oil
Five gallon bucket
Cloth rags and paper towels
The park provides:
Eubrontes tracks
Metal rings
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5/1/2023 Through 10/31/2023
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| Time: | Per your Schedule | | Location: | Dinosaur State Park | | | 400 West Street | | | Rocky Hill | | Accessibility: | wheelchair accessible, for additional needs contact 860-529-5816 | | Directions: | https://https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Dinosaur-State-Park/Getting-Here | | Contact: | 860-529-5816 | | Contact Email: | michael.p.ross@ct.gov | | More Info on web: | https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Dinosaur-State-Park/Footing- |
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