The Dinosaurs are one of the park’s most famous attractions, unveiled in 1854 and continuing to delight children and adults over 150 years later. They are amongst approximately 30 statues, including amphibians, reptiles and mammals, located on islands within the lakes at the Penge side of the park. They are free to visit.
How to find the Dinosaurs
The Dinosaurs are within the lakes in the south section of the park (see the map below). There’s also information about the Dinosaurs in the Information Centre, open on weekends.
Get involved
There are several ways that you can get actively involved, from giving your time, to donating or buying Dino-themed merchandise. Visit the Friends of Crystal Palace Dinosaurs’ website for further information.
Although by modern standards the models don’t quite represent the dinosaurs that walked our planet accurately, they reveal what pioneering scientists in the Victorian era knew about these prehistoric creatures. Alongside the largest and most well-known lizard-like sculptures, there are many more creatures to be discovered as you wander through the specially designed landscape. Because of their location and Grade I listing, the Dinosaurs are viewed from a short distance across the lakes. The Dinosaur Court, as it was known, is located within an area that includes artificial cliffs and geological displays.
