Friends Publish a Book
The Friends of Dinosaur Park and Arboretum, Inc. has published a full color book featuring the unique aspects of the Park and the history of the discovery of the tracks. This 105-page book was authored by Nicholas McDonald and photographs for the publication were taken by Richard Bergen. The book is available from the Friends' Bookshop. Visit the bookshop or order your copy today.
New Temporary Displays
New displays in the classroom were designed during the summer. One covers the current theories that explain the mass extinction of dinosaurs 65 million years ago when all the dinosaurs, except for birds, disappeared.
Improvements were made to the theropod skull display with the purchase of new dinosaur fossil casts. A Deinonychus claw was added to the case, along with a Velociraptor skull and claw and an Archaeopteryx skull. Information about each of the theropods has been included on an informative backdrop in the case. Funding for this display was provided by the FDPA.
Hermes Takes Up Residency at the Park
Hermes, a ball python, recently moved in and can be observed in the Discovery Room. He will participate in park programs throughout the year. Hermes, who is 2 years old, is a non-venomous snake native to Africa. When full-grown, he will be approximately 3 - 4 feet in length.