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Return of the Roar: Help Us Fund The Great Dino Road Trip
Remember the Roar? Let's Bring it Back!
For years, the animatronic dinosaurs at Dinosaur Journey have roared, moved, and even spit their way into the hearts of families across Western Colorado. But as many longtime visitors know, those beloved dinosaurs have broken down—and the company that made them no longer exists.
Now, with the help of our community, we’re aiming to bring the magic back.
This July, we’re embarking on The Great Dino Road Trip to Texas to retrieve an animatronic Dilophosaurus—an updated replacement for one of our most iconic and missed exhibits.
And here's the best part:
Thanks to a generous matching donor, every dollar you give will be DOUBLED up to $20,000.
That means your $25 gift becomes $50. Your $100 becomes $200. And together, we can raise $40,000 to fuel this prehistoric comeback.
Why It Matters:
Our existing animatronic dinosaurs were floor models from a company that no longer exists. Bringing in a new animatronic not only restores the magic—it helps tell the story of paleontology in a dynamic, exciting way!
Your Gift Supports:
- Purchase of a new animatronic dilophosaurus
- Travel and transportation from Texas to Fruita, Colorado
- Installation and preparation at Dinosaur Journey
- Phase 1 of rebuilding our animatronic experience
Make a Gift. Make It Roar.
We’re aiming to raise $20,000 from our community—and thanks to this matching opportunity, your gift goes twice as far. Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a parent, an educator, or just a dinosaur lover—this is your chance to be part of something incredible.
Donate today and help us bring the roar back to our natural history museum.
"Return of the Roar” Donor Goodies
$25 — Dino Fan Club
Personalized thank-you postcard featuring our Return of the Roar campaign artwork
$50 — Spit Zone Supporter
Campaign sticker
Thank-you postcard
$100 — Fossil Fueler
T-shirt featuring The Great Dino Road Trip logo
Sticker + postcard
Name listed on our website donor wall
$250 — Roar Revivalist
T-shirt
Sticker + postcard
Name displayed on “Welcome Home Dilo” signage at Dinosaur Journey
Invitation to the dino arrival event VIP photo area
$500 — Prehistoric Partner
All items above
Exclusive dino-themed thank-you gift
Recognition in our museum newsletter + annual donor report
$1,000+ — Founding Dino Sponsor
All perks above
Private behind-the-scenes tour of Dinosaur Journey for you and a guest
Invitation to Fall 2025 donor reception
Custom thank-you video from the team
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