Walk With The Dinosaurs At This Prehistoric Park Near New Orleans

New Orleans has endless family-friendly attractions that make for a wonderful day trip. This particular attraction might be a bit of a road trip from New Orleans, but we promise you--it's worth the extra effort. Gas up the car and pack some snacks, because you can walk with dinosaurs at this prehistoric park and the whole family is going to love it.

Welcome to Prehistoric Park. Tucked away in the heart of Cajun Country, this hidden gem is about a two-hour drive from New Orleans, and worth a road trip from any corner of the state.

Conveniently located just off I-10, Prehistoric Park is a family-friendly attraction kids and adults of all ages will enjoy.

From the moment you step inside the park, you’ll be surrounded by life-sized replicas of some of the most feared predators to ever walk the planet.

Every turn of the 12-acre park features new dinosaur exhibits.

The paved walkways really immerse you in a sea of emerald green that'll make you think you've been transported back to the Jurassic Era.

Watch your kid’s faces light up as they get to see these incredible replicas face-to-face.

You never know what's going to be around the bend.

Prehistoric Park has 23 dinosaur exhibits peppered throughout the park, including several animated dinosaur exhibits.

Don’t forget to pop into the gift shop for even more dinosaur-themed fun.

There’s also a playground and a sandbox for the next generation of paleontologists to discover buried fossils.

Prehistoric Park is open seven days a week.

Sunday-Thursday: 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. till 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Address: 1135 North Barn Road, Henderson, LA, 70517

For more information, including admission prices, click here.

While you're in the area, you might as well make a weekend out of it. Cajun Palms is a tropical RV resort that's the perfect spot to stay for the weekend and it's not too far from Prehistoric Park.