SWANSEA EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Dinomania at Plantasia: Life‑sized dinosaurs, baby meet‑and‑greets and AR giants in Swansea
A focused, one‑hour family experience at Plantasia Tropical Zoo that pairs scheduled dinosaur meet‑and‑greets with an augmented‑reality 'Giants of the Past' trail.
Dinomania at Plantasia: Life‑sized dinosaurs, baby meet‑and‑greets and AR giants in Swansea.
Set inside Plantasia Tropical Zoo in Swansea, Dinomania and the Giants of the Past! stages an hour‑long, family‑friendly stroll through prehistoric imagination: life‑sized and baby dinosaur replicas, scheduled encounters led by Ranger Chris and his team, and an AR installation that reanimates the largest species for close inspection.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Timed meet‑and‑greets with baby and large dinosaurs
The program punctuates the hour with live encounters: on the hour a 20‑minute baby dinosaur meet, and at quarter to the hour a 15‑minute meeting with a large dinosaur — all presented with hands‑on interpretation by Ranger Chris and his team.
Giants of the Past: augmented‑reality reanimates the largest species
Between scheduled encounters, visitors engage with the Giants of the Past installation: AR elements bring Plantasia’s giant replicas to life so families can explore the scale and presence of prehistoric animals in the tropical zoo setting.
A tropical‑zoo backdrop that connects past and present
Dinomania sits within the broader Plantasia collection, inviting visitors to trace links between prehistoric giants and modern‑day relatives while exploring tropical plants and animal exhibits.
What the day feels like
How the hour unfolds
The experience is tightly staged: a sequence of short, timed encounters and open exploration. Expect set meeting points on the hour for a 20‑minute baby dinosaur session, at quarter to the hour for a 15‑minute large dinosaur session, and interludes spent moving through the tropical zoo and interacting with the AR Giants of the Past installation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from Dinomania and who should check ahead.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs approximately one hour total. Scheduled elements include: on the hour a 20‑minute baby dinosaur meet, quarter to the hour a 15‑minute large dinosaur meet, and open AR/zoo exploration in between.
Held at Plantasia Tropical Zoo in Swansea and operated by Plantasia Swansea.
No specific gear requirements are listed in the provided information.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does Dinomania last?
The program is approximately one hour in total.
Where does the experience take place?
Dinomania runs at Plantasia Tropical Zoo in Swansea, operated by Plantasia Swansea.
What happens during the hour?
On the hour you meet a baby dinosaur for 20 minutes; at quarter to the hour you meet a large dinosaur for 15 minutes; in the intervening time visitors explore the zoo and the Giants of the Past AR installation.
Is this suitable for children and families?
Yes—Dinomania is described as family‑friendly and suitable for all ages.
Does the experience include augmented reality?
Yes. The Giants of the Past installation uses AR to bring large prehistoric species to life within the zoo.
Who leads the encounters?
Encounters are presented by Ranger Chris and his team.