A popular family dinosaur attraction are set to captivate visitors once again with the arrival of brand new, world leading animatronic dinosaurs, marking a major new addition to its much-loved prehistoric experience.
Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, located on a 40-acre site near Telford, has become renowned for its unique blend of zoo animals and immersive dinosaur encounters. Now, guests will be able to experience some of the most advanced animatronics ever created, with four spectacular new arrivals joining the park’s existing ‘Hoorassic World’ offering this Easter.
The new dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Carnotaurus, Dakotaraptor and Allosaurus, are among the most realistic ever produced, featuring groundbreaking movement and lifelike behaviours that set a new benchmark for animatronic design. They are also the first of their kind to be displayed anywhere in the UK, making their debut at the Shropshire attraction particularly significant.
Visitors will be able to see the new arrivals from Saturday 25th March 2026, just in time for the Easter holidays, when the zoo expects families from across the region and beyond to flock to experience the enhanced dinosaur offering.
These additions will complement an already extensive prehistoric lineup, which includes more than 40 animatronic dinosaurs and Ice Age beasts. Alongside the displays, guests can enjoy a full programme of dinosaur themed activities, including daily live shows and interactive meet and greet experiences that bring the prehistoric world to life.
The arrival of the new animatronics represents the latest step in the attraction’s ongoing development, reinforcing its reputation as one of the UK’s most distinctive family destinations.
“Introducing these new dinosaurs is incredibly exciting for us,” said Will Dorrel, owner at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World. “They are truly world class and unlike anything else currently on display in the UK. We’re always looking for ways to enhance the visitor experience, and these animatronics take our ‘Hoorassic World’ offering to a whole new level. Easter is the perfect time for families to get outside and marvel at these incredible beasts, there literally are no others like these currently in the UK.”
Beyond the dinosaurs, Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World continues to offer a wide variety of animal encounters. The zoo is home to species including lynx, wolves, meerkats, lemurs and capybara, providing a full day out that combines wildlife discovery with immersive entertainment. It has been named the second best zoo in the UK for three consecutive years by online reviewing platform, TripAdvisor.
