Dinosaur Adventure Brings Prehistoric Magic to Butler Machinery Arena

The attraction's owners say that their driving force is the look on children's faces when they see the dinosaurs for the first time.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Lovers of all creatures prehistoric were in for a treat this weekend if they went to the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.

That’s because Dinosaur Adventure was in town at the Butler Machinery Arena.

General manager Chris Songer and his wife started running dinosaur shows seven years ago when she retired from the police force in Williston after twenty years of service.

The experience features large, realistic animatronics, bounce houses, and scooter races.

Chris says seeing the smiles on kids’ faces makes putting on the whole show worthwhile.

“My favorite part is when the kids come in and they tell me they’ve had the best day of their lives. I get to hear that at least three or four times a weekend,” he said.

Dinosaur Adventure also features activities like face painting and mining for real rocks and gems.