If you’ve got a mini palaeontologist at home who can name more dinosaurs than you can name vegetables, Perth is absolutely packed with dino-mite ways to spend a day out. From life-sized, roaring animatronics and fossil digs, to dinosaur Playgrounds (hello, Kings Park!) and an entire dinosaur-themed indoor play centre, this guide rounds up the best dinosaur experiences across Perth for families.
Attractions
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience (Northbridge)
Dinos Alive is an indoor dinosaur exhibition at the Northbridge Centre featuring 80+ life-sized animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar, with fact-filled signage across different prehistoric eras. Kids can also dive into interactive zones like the “Budding Experts” area (fossil digging and activities) and check out the virtual aquarium featuring sea creatures like the Mosasaurus — plus there’s an optional VR add-on for an extra layer of dino immersion. Hurry – this exhibit goes extinct on 8th February 2026!
Read the Buggybuddys review of Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience
Address: Northbridge Centre, 30 Beaufort Street, Perth WA
Website: www.dinosaliveexhibit.com/perth
Jurassic Kingdom (Burswood Park)
Jurassic Kingdom is a large-scale, ticketed dino adventure that transforms Burswood Park into a prehistoric world every Easter school holidays, with 20+ life-sized dinosaurs, fossil sandpits, a walk-through experience, carnival rides and games, plus extra themed zones and night sessions with immersive light and sound. It’s a big one for school holiday planning and is packed with hands-on fun for little palaeontologists.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Jurassic Kingdom, Burswood Park
Address: Burswood Park, Burswood WA
Website: jurassickingdom.com.au
Zoorassic Park at Perth Zoo (South Perth)
Perth Zoo has brought the prehistoric past to life with Zoorassic Park, an immersive dinosaur experience included with general admission. Follow the shaded, jungle-like trail to spot life-sized, moving and roaring dinosaurs—including a T. rex, Triceratops, Apatosaurus, Stegosaurus, Baryonyx, Maiasaura (adult and juvenile) and a Muttaburrasaurus with its hatchling—plus plenty of fact-filled signage along the way. Kids can get hands-on in the Play-leontology Pit (think brushes and “fossil” discoveries), and there are also Dino Keepers who interact with families and share conservation chats.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Zoorassic Park at Perth Zoo.
Perth Zoo, 20 Labouchere Road, South Perth WA 6151
perthzoo.wa.gov.au/whats-on/event/zoorassicpark
WA Museum Boola Bardip – Family Tour: WA Dinosaurs (Perth Cultural Centre)
For dinosaur-loving families who also enjoy museums, WA Museum Boola Bardip runs the Family Tour: WA Dinosaurs — a one-hour tour where visitors learn about dinosaur species, see gargantuan life-sized models, and meet an Augmented Reality resident. It’s included with General Admission (with bookings essential) and is a great option for a city-based dino outing. Read the Buggybuddys review of WA Museum Boola Bardip
Address: WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth WA 6000
Website: visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/family-tour-wa-dinosaurs
Museum of Natural History (Academy of Taxidermy Museum), Guildford
For dinosaur lovers who also enjoy a “real world” nature museum vibe, the Museum of Natural History in Guildford is a fascinating indoor wander through over 2,000 preserved specimens (native animals, birds, fish and reptiles) in the heritage-listed former Regent Theatre. Alongside the taxidermy displays, there are life-size dinosaur models including a pteranodon suspended from the ceiling and a tyrannosaurus at the back of the building, plus cabinets of fossils and preserved insects (including an insect in amber). It’s best for preschoolers and up (there’s a no-touching policy, and sensitive kids may find the preserved animals confronting), and it’s pram/wheelchair friendly.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Museum of Natural History – Academy of Taxidermy Museum.
131 James Street, Guildford WA 6055
academyoftaxidermy.com
Hologram Zoo Perth (Kelmscott)
For dinosaur fans who love something a bit different (and weather-proof), Hologram Zoo is an indoor, air-conditioned family entertainment centre where you experience animals and worlds through holograms—no cages and no VR headsets. You wear lightweight hologram glasses and walk through immersive tunnels and rooms where lifelike 3D scenes appear around you; families can choose from rotating experiences, including a Dinosaur option. If you want to level it up, there’s also an optional Flying Theatre add-on (including a Dinosaur Flying Theatre experience), with motion seats and effects to make it feel like you’re soaring past prehistoric scenes.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Hologram Zoo Perth.
2938 Albany Highway, Kelmscott WA 6111
hologramzoo.fun
The Bird, Fish and Reptile Place, Wattle Grove
This one’s a fun “low-cost outing” option for dinosaur fans because, alongside the fish tanks, birds and pet-store browsing, there are big outdoor statues kids can explore and pose with — including a giant T‑Rex at the entrance, plus more dinos like a triceratops and an ankylosaurus out in the garden area. It’s a great add-on stop when you just need to get out of the house, let the kids wander, and do a bit of dino spotting mixed in with animals and a garden-centre adventure.
Read the Buggybuddys review of The Bird, Fish and Reptile Place, Wattle Grove.
Corner of Welshpool and Lewis Roads, Wattle Grove WA
birdandfishplace.com.au
Dinosaur World: Bird & Reptile Park, Denmark (Bow Bridge)
If you’ve got a dinosaur-obsessed crew heading down south, Dinosaur World is a fun combo of prehistoric displays plus real-life wildlife. Inside, there are huge dinosaur bones and reptile exhibits, then outside the “Parrot Jungle” style set-up lets kids get wonderfully close to the birds (some can even hop onto shoulders and heads), with more bird habitats around the gardens. Time it right and stick around for the daily reptile handling sessions at 11am and 2pm, where families can learn about the reptiles and (for those who want to) hold them too.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Dinosaur World: Bird and Reptile Park, Denmark.
Bandit Road, Bow Bridge (between Denmark and Walpole), WA
dinosaurworld.com.au
Playgrounds
May Drive Parklands (Kings Park) – “The Dinosaur Playground”
May Drive Parklands in Kings Park (previously known as Synergy Parklands) is often nicknamed “The Dinosaur Playground” thanks to its climbable dinosaur sculptures and dino-inspired play spaces. There’s a 75m-long elevated walkway, island fort Playground, misting forest, and plenty of open space for picnics and play — best suited to older kids, as there’s an open water lake as the centrepiece.
Read the Buggybuddys review of May Drive Parklands, Kings Park
Address: May Drive Parklands, Kings Park WA (May Drive Parklands area)
Kingsway Regional Playground (Kingsway Dinosaur Park), Madeley
Kingsway Regional Playground (often called Kingsway Dinosaur Park) is a top north-of-the-river pick for dino lovers, with multiple play zones inside Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex. The big drawcard in warmer months is the fully fenced, zero-depth dinosaur-themed splash pad (with sprays/jets and a tipping bucket), plus there’s a huge climbable dinosaur (“Ozraptor”), a sandpit where kids can dig up “fossils” and dinosaur bones, and even dinosaur footprints along the shared path for scooters and bikes. There’s also a great mix of classic equipment, a smaller fully fenced toddler area, and handy facilities nearby like toilets, BBQs and parking.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Kingsway Regional Playground.
Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex, Spectator Drive, Madeley WA 6065
Dino Park, Sienna Wood
Dino Park in Sienna Wood is a dino-themed delight created especially for under-fives. Tucked at the intersection of Pembina Parade and Brighstone Avenue in Hilbert, this compact neighbourhood park features a giant T-Rex skeleton to climb over, under and through, mini slides that are perfect for toddlers, “cave man” style swings and a tiny pump track with gentle ramps and railings ideal for little scooters and balance bikes. Young palaeontologists will love hunting for hidden fossils and dinosaur eggs embedded around the park (keep an eye out for the one that’s already hatched!), while parents can relax under the shelter or shady trees with a picnic.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Dino Park
Intersection of Pembina Parade and Brighstone Avenue, Sienna Wood, Hilbert
Walter Padbury Playground, Thornlie
Walter Padbury Playground (inside the Walter Padbury Park sporting complex) is an easy win for dinosaur fans thanks to a fabulous sandpit with huge dinosaur bones and dino eyes embedded in it—definitely pack a bucket and spade for some “fossil hunting”. Beyond the dino dig, there are play options for a wide age range: a smaller climbing structure with slide and low climbing net for littlies, plus spinning elements, swings (including a tripod swing) and a large climbing net for older kids. Toilets are right next to the Playground, and there are picnic shelters with BBQs and plenty of open space for a run around.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Walter Padbury Playground, Thornlie.
Cassidy Road, Thornlie WA (Walter Padbury Park sporting complex)
Woodbridge Riverside Park, Guildford (Woodbridge)
This fully fenced riverside Playground is a brilliant spot for dino-loving kids because the big shaded sand zone includes hidden dinosaur bones to uncover, alongside a pirate ship, pulley-and-digging “mining” setup and a sit-on digger. There’s also a large water play area (expect wet kids—pack spare clothes), tunnels and lookout spaces for exploring, swings, an accessible flying fox, climbing frames and twin slides, plus heaps of grass and picnic seating. Bonus for parents: there’s an on-site café open daily for coffees and snacks.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Woodbridge Riverside Park Guildford.
First Avenue, Woodbridge WA (near Guildford)
Parco Park Playground (Parco Glade), Hammond Park
If you’ve got a budding palaeontologist, Parco Park Playground is a sand-based, toddler-friendly spot with a fun dinosaur skeleton digging pit beside the main play structure—pack a little shovel/brush and let the kids “excavate” the bones. The Playground has two hut-style towers linked by a rope bridge (a bit wobbly and the steps are spaced, so it can be tricky for littlies), plus climbing ropes/nets, a slide, and two nest swings in the non-sand area. There are shaded BBQs with tables, grassy space to run around, and a short bush trail nearby—just note there are no toilets on site.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Parco Park Playground, Hammond Park.
Intersection of Parco Glade and Irvine Parade, Hammond Park WA 6164
Play Centres
Explorasaurus (O’Connor)
Explorasaurus is a dinosaur-themed indoor play centre that combines energetic play with dino discovery — think huge dinosaur displays, animatronic dinos, interactive panels, and a big multi-level play structure with tunnels, climbing elements and slides. There’s also a toddler zone, a popular dino pit for calmer play, a café area for grown-ups, and party rooms for dino birthdays.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Explorasaurus, O’Connor
Address: 378 South Street, O’Connor WA 6163
Website: www.explorasaurus.com.au/
Whether you’re chasing a big, ticketed dinosaur spectacular, an indoor animatronic adventure, a dino-themed playcentre to wear them out, or a classic Perth Playground crawl with prehistoric sculptures, there are loads of ways to keep dinosaur fans happy around Perth. Add a picnic, some fossil “digging”, and a few epic photo ops, and you’ve got yourself a roaring good family day out.
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Jennie McNichol is on a mission to prove there is always something fun to do in Perth. After 11 years in London working in the television industry for the BBC, Jennie moved to Perth in 2010 and founded Buggybuddys to silence the “nothing to do” crowd. Fifteen years later, it is the city’s number one guide for families, packed with daily inspiration and a huge focus on free local activities.
As a mum of two daughters, Jennie has evolved the site right alongside her own family—growing from a toddler-focused resource into a guide that supports parents through every stage, from the early years through to the teens. A passionate advocate for the WA lifestyle, Jennie loves helping families discover the best playgrounds, hidden gems, and budget-friendly days out in the most family-friendly city in the world.
