Have Some Dino-Mite Fun During March Break

The Museum of Natural History is reminding young and old alike to take advantage of the popular exhibit, Dinosaurs -- Big, Bad...They're Back!, during March break. The exhibit, which opened on Feb. 12, gives visitors the opportunity to journey millions of years back in time to the Jurassic period and see the greatest reptiles that ever lived.

Museum-goers can get up-close and personal with some of the world's most lifelike replicas of the Tyrannosaurus-rex, Apatosaurus, Protoceratops and Pteranodon.

"The moving, roaring, and lifelike Kokoro robotic dinosaurs are wonderful and it is a rare and special opportunity for us to bring such superb models to Nova Scotia," said museum manager Janet Maltby.

"It's so great to see children absolutely amazed by these realistic dinosaur models," said museum naturalist Amanda Schweitzer.

The museum also has an exciting lineup of dino activities for March break. Fossil rubbing stations, puzzles and neat dino facts will be offered by staff and museum volunteer teachers. Children can also enjoy dig boxes where they can uncover dinosaur bone replicas.

The world's smallest and oldest dinosaur tracks can be found in the Trace Fossil Mystery exhibit and spectacular world-class fossil prints, collected by Nova Scotia's own palaeontologists, are also featured.

Special guests during March break will include Baby Animals and live reptiles, courtesy of the 4-H clubs in Hants County and the Nova Scotia Herpetocultural Society.

Visitors will have the opportunity to see hatching chicks courtesy of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. The exhibit, Agriculture Awareness...Past & Present, will also be on display, along with many hands-on activities.

Details on all programs and costs for admission are available on the website at http://nature.museum.gov.ns.ca or by calling 424- 7353.