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The world’s largest dinosaur statue is located in Drumheller, Alberta, and is known as the Drumheller Dinosaur, often referred to as the World’s Largest Dinosaur. Here are some interesting facts about it:
- Size: The statue is a massive replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex, standing at 26.3 meters (86 feet) tall, which is about four times the height of a real T. rex.
- Location: It is situated in the town of Drumheller, which is often called the “Dinosaur Capital of the World” due to the abundance of dinosaur fossils found in the surrounding badlands and the presence of the Royal Tyrrell Museum.
- Construction: The statue was completed in 2000, and it was built using steel and fiberglass, weighing about 145,000 pounds.
- Climbing Experience: Visitors can climb a staircase inside the statue to a viewing platform located inside the dinosaur’s mouth. From the top, there’s a great view of Drumheller and the surrounding area.
- Tourism Impact: The statue was built to boost tourism in the town, and it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
- Costs and Funding: The construction cost approximately $1.05 million CAD, and much of the funding came from the town and local businesses to promote Drumheller as a tourist destination.
This giant dinosaur is a popular roadside attraction and a symbol of Drumheller’s rich paleontological history.
If you are going to see the World’s Largest Dinosaur Statue, you might want to check out some Dinosaur Toys.
The World’s Largest Easter Egg is also located in Alberta, so if you are heading that way, check it out too!