VISITORS to a Hampshire zoo are in for a dino-roaring good time as a collection of 55 prehistoric creatures made using more than two million toy bricks has taken over.
Marwell Zoo's popular Lego showcase has made a return and this year it features dinosaurs in its Brickosaurs! Evolution exhibition.
Visitors will be able to spot Raptors, a Spinosaurus and a huge Mosasaur, all made from Lego by professional builders at the Hampshire workshop of Bricklive International.
The incredible collection, which runs all summer, took more than 9,000 hours to complete.
It follows the roaring success of toy brick adventure Brickosaurs! in 2019 and Supersized! in 2020.
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Sean Mannie, commercial director of Marwell Zoo, said: “The Brickosaurs are back, and they have evolved!
"It’s a fantastic all-new show featuring 55 models, made from two million toy bricks!
"Our guests will be able to embark on a prehistoric adventure through the park coming face-to-face with a huge variety of dinosaurs.
“We’re certain the show will make Marwell a ‘must-visit’ family day out in 2022 and will thrill guests, dinosaur and toy brick enthusiasts of all ages.
"Marwell is home to more than 140 exotic and endangered species and over 2,500 animals across 140 acres of beautiful parkland so there’s plenty to see and do!”
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The zoo has also loaded dinosaur facts to its free app as well as a prehistoric quiz. There is a fossil zone, as well as competitions; Guess the Weight of the Spinosaurus and Guess the Bricks in the Mosasaur.
On opening weekend - April 2 to 3 - there will be guest appearances from dinosaur characters, Spike the Stegosaurus and Poppy the baby Parasaurolophus, plus visitors will be able to get up close to the Styracosaurus sculpture at certain times.
Conservation charity Marwell Wildlife owns and operates the zoo, which is in Colden Common. Tickets are available seven days ahead only. All guests including members must prebook online before they visit.
Brickosaurs is included with standard admission prices. Adult day tickets cost £25, with chidlren £21 and under twos go free.
For more information, visit marwell.org.uk
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