Tyranno-Tots Program
Get ready to dig, discover, and explore!
Hands-On STEAM Learning And Prehistoric Adventures For Ages 2-5
Our NEW Tyranno-Tots program is here! Each week, young explorers will use dinosaurs and paleontology as a starting point to discover exciting science concepts through stories, movement, sensory activities, simple experiments, crafts, and hands-on exploration.
Every week introduces a new science question or theme, encouraging children to observe, ask questions, make predictions, and discover how the world around them works. From dinosaurs and fossils to animals, weather, nature, and the Earth, Tyranno-Tots helps build a lifelong love of learning through play and curiosity.
This is a year-round program! Registration opens toward the end of each previous season in alignment with seasonal Park hours.
Quality Learning at a Great Value
- Just $20 for members and $30 for non-members!
- Children will learn alongside caring, enthusiastic educators who understand how young children learn best: through encouragement, connection, play, and discovery!
- We help your toddler prepare for kindergarten by exposing them to foundational Pre-Kindergarten Early Learning Standards!
- Each program fee includes same-day admission to the Park for a toddler and their adult!
Play More and Save More
- Single tickets are a great option for first time visitors to the program to try it out!
- Concepts build continuously, and your child will want to come back again and again! Add more dates for a multi-day discount! Each weekly-themed class is held twice; choose either Tuesday or Thursday every week!
- Bundle and save $5 off each session when registering for multiple sessions or additional siblings. Email education@dinosaurpark.org after registration and we will apply the discount to your registration.
- Save $10 off each session as a Park Member. This is a fantastic benefit along with the regular benefits included in our Park Memberships and the value will pay for itself after a season of sessions.
Member Exclusive Discounts
To receive your Member Discount, you must be logged into your account before registering.
- Activate Your Account: If you are an active member but haven’t used our new Haku platform yet, activate your account here.
- Add Your Children: To get the discount for your little paleontologists, ensure they are added as “Additional Members” under your Membership tab.
- Automatic Savings: Your member discounts will be automatically applied as long as you are logged in during registration.
Need help? View our Membership FAQ
Fall Program Schedule
Tyranno-Tots (Ages 2-5) - Grown Up & Me
Perfect for our youngest explorers! Parent or Guardian MUST ATTEND sessions with child.
Please bring a nut-free snack and a water bottle.
Max Capacity: 12 per session.
- Welcome to the Park! Everybody Has a Job: Exploring what a Scientist and Paleontologist do – Sep. 8th or 10th / 9AM – 11AM
- Fantastic Fossils: Fossilization, body fossils, trace fossils, and evidence – Sep. 15th or 17th / 9AM – 11AM
- Seasons Are Changing: Seasonal change and how living things respond – Sep. 29th or Oct. 1st / 9AM – 11AM
- Gone Batty!: What are bats / Myths vs facts – Oct. 6th or Oct. 8th / 9AM – 11AM
- Fossil Bones!: Fossils vs bones. What skeletons can tell us – Oct. 13th or Oct. 15th / 9AM – 11AM
- Creepy Creatures: Scary looking animals have similar characteristics – Oct. 20th or Oct. 22nd / 9AM – 11AM
- Pumpkins!: Botany, Seed dispersal, Mammoths – Oct. 27th or Oct. 29th / 9AM – 11AM
Tyranno-Tots FAQ
How do I make sure I receive the Member Discount for the Tyranno-Tots Program?
To get your automatic member discount, you must be logged into your account before registering. If you are an active member but haven’t used our new platform yet, please activate your account in Haku. Log in and go to your Membership tab to ensure your children are added as “Additional Members”. Once logged in during the registration process, your discounts will automatically be applied at the payment section on the registration form!
Can I buy a Membership today and instantly get the member discount?
Yes! You can sign up for a membership. Once your membership is active, make sure your children are added to your account, and you will instantly see the discounted pricing on the registration form.
Do parents need to attend the session with their children?
- Yes! Tyrannotots (Ages 2-5) are designed for a parent or guardian to participate alongside the children. Parent / guardian participation required.
My child is just a few months shy of the required age. Can they still join?
To ensure the best and safest experience for all children, we ask that children meet the minimum age requirement by the first day of the session they are attending. Our curriculum and safety protocols are custom-built for the developmental stages of this specific age group. If you have questions or concerns regarding this, email lauren@dinosaurpark.org.
Where do I check in?
Check-In will take place at the east gate near the Bone Cabin Outpost (east end of the main parking lot).
How should my child dress or prepare for the outdoor environment?
Tyranno-Tots sessions run rain or shine! We strongly recommend that children wear appropriate clothing for the current weather and changing seasonal temperatures.
What if my child wakes up the morning of a session sick?
- If your child presents with any of the following, please contact lauren@dinosaurpark.org as soon as possible and keep your child home:
- fever
- vomiting / diarrhea
- persistent cough
- rash
- lice
- other contagious illness (i.e. measles, chicken pox, flu, strep, etc.)
Children must be symptom-free of any illness within at least 24 hours of the scheduled session.
What is your refund policy?
No-shows and cancellations will not be refunded. However, if your cancellation is due to unforeseen circumstances (such as weather events, transportation issues, or medical emergencies), please contact us as soon as possible. We are happy to review your situation on a case-by-case basis, though refunds are not guaranteed.
What if my child has a life-threatening allergy or a medical emergency?
You agree to disclose any life-threatening allergies (such as to bees or food) to our staff prior to the start of participation in the program. In the event of an injury or medical emergency, our staff is authorized to seek or administer first aid and to call 911 if necessary. Please note that parents or guardians are solely responsible for any costs associated with medical treatment or transportation.
Are there specific behavioral rules my child needs to follow?
Yes! To protect our guests and our one-of-a-kind exhibits, guests must agree to stay on designated paths and trails at all times. Additionally, our specimens are valuable and often irreplaceable; children must look but not touch unless an exhibit is clearly marked as hands-on. Children must agree to follow all instructions given by Park Staff. The Park reserves the right to remove any participant who violates safety rules, damages property, or rough plays without a refund.
Will photos or videos be taken of my child during Tyranno-Tots?
Yes, by registering, you give Ogden’s George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park permission to use and display images or likenesses of participants for promotional materials, including our web pages and social media. If you have concerns about this, please contact lauren@dinosaurpark.org.
My child has special needs or a behavior plan at school. Can they attend?
Absolutely! We strive to make our experiences accessible to all explorers. Please contact education@dinosaurpark.org as soon as possible before an upcoming session so we can discuss any necessary accommodations or behavior plans to ensure your child has a successful visit.
1:00–3:00 PM
George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park, Ogden, UT