Dinosaurs of Patagonia

The pre-historic world is coming to Auckland this summer with the Auckland Showgrounds hosting the Dinosaurs of Patagonia from Sunday, 10 November. This jaw-dropping exhibition brings the ancient giants back to life. It features life-size casts of dinosaurs discovered in Patagonia, including the massive Patagotitan, as well as ferocious carnivores and remarkable herbivores from the Cretaceous, Jurassic, and Triassic periods. The exhibition from Argentina’s Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio showcases the dinosaur species that once roamed the vast landscapes of the southern hemisphere.

Among them is the cast of one of the world’s biggest dinosaurs, the Patagotitan mayorum – a 39-metre-long herbivore. The species was discovered after a sheep herder and his dog uncovered a massive bone in the Argentinian desert. Recent discoveries have revealed fascinating insights into these herbivores, highlighting their complex behaviors and vital roles in their prehistoric ecosystems.

These extraordinary creatures once roamed the southern hemisphere, and millions of years later, they are now making their grand return to Auckland, promising an unforgettable journey through time for visitors of all ages.
Excavated in 2014, these South American giants have been described by Sir David Attenborough as “one of the most extraordinary finds in the history of palaeontology.”

Alongside the casts are some astonishing fossils, including one of the biggest dinosaur bones on the planet - 2.4 metre long femur (thigh bone) of the Patagotitan, which weighs approximately 500 kg.

Dinosaurs of Patagonia brings these ancient creatures to life, offering a rare glimpse of the pre-historic world.

“The sheer scale of these animals is mind-blowing, with the exhibit offering unparalleled insights into the evolution of dinosaurs. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to bring the southern hemisphere’s dinosaurs back to Auckland—after millions of years since they last walked the Earth on the ancient continent of Gondwana.