Walk through the gates at Dinosaur World and you’ll soon feel the ground has company. More than 40 dinosaurs live among the Christmas trees here in Somerville, and some of them are true giants — over 14 metres long and 10 metres high. But ask any regular visitor who they came to see, and the answer is almost always the same: Wilson and the babies.
Wilson, our big friendly walking dinosaur
Wilson is the star of the show. Unlike the dinosaurs who stay put among the trees, Wilson walks right through the park to say hello. Little ones often hide behind a parent’s leg the first time they see him, then spend the rest of the day asking when he’s coming back.
Tip: Wilson is gentle and friendly, so encourage nervous kids to give him a wave. It’s often the moment a shy visitor becomes a dinosaur fan for life.
Wilbur, the baby raptor
Wilbur is small, quick-looking and full of mischief. Real raptors like Velociraptor were much smaller than the movies suggest — closer to the size of a large turkey — and scientists now know many were covered in feathers. Wilbur is the perfect size for kids to meet eye to eye.
Lollipop, the baby Triceratops
Lollipop is the sweetheart of the family. Triceratops is one of the easiest dinosaurs for kids to recognise, thanks to its three horns and the big bony frill around its head. It was a plant-eater, which makes Lollipop a favourite with children who aren’t quite ready for sharp teeth.
Nibbles, the baby T-rex
Every dinosaur family needs a little troublemaker. Nibbles is a baby Tyrannosaurus rex, the famous meat-eater with the tiny arms and enormous jaws. Kids love comparing Nibbles with the full-size T-rex in the park and imagining how big Nibbles will grow.
Where to find them
Our dinosaurs live along shady, easy paths, so even toddlers can see them all without getting tired. Keep your camera ready — the babies make perfect photo buddies, and Wilson is always happy to pose.
Come and meet the family. We’re open Fridays 10am–3pm, weekends 10am–4pm, and every day of the Victorian school holidays. Tickets are sold at the gate.
