Photos: Stuart Martin
To mark National Dinosaur Day on 1 June 2025, Tybalt the T-Rex, star of Olivier Award-Winning Dinosaur World Live visited Lost Kingdom at Paultons Park and Westquay, Southampton for a prehistoric adventure – and to meet the public, ahead of the show touring to Mayflower Theatre on 29 and 30 July 2025.
At Paultons Park, Tybalt encountered Buck, the resident Pachycephalosaurus of Lost Kingdom, making for a truly Jurassic meeting of giants, before exploring the park and greeting visitors.
Lost Kingdom is one of five themed lands at Paultons Park, which is also home to the UK exclusive Peppa Pig World and Tornado Springs. Lost Kingdom is inspired by the era of fierce velociraptors, flying pterodactyls, giant triceratops and the mighty tyrannosaurus rex. Ideal for adventurous families, Lost Kingdom hosts a selection of dinosaur rides and attractions, including two world-class family rollercoasters: Flight of the Pterosaur and Velociraptor.
Families and fans also had the chance to meet Tybalt up close at Westquay, as excitement builds for the spectacular live show.
Dinosaur World Live is an interactive theatre show that brings astonishing prehistoric creatures to life on stage through breathtaking puppetry and imaginative storytelling. Perfect for families and young explorers, the show invites audiences on a thrilling adventure across uncharted territories, where they’ll meet everything from gentle herbivores to the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. Educational, entertaining, and packed with roarsome fun, Dinosaur World Live offers a truly unforgettable experience for children aged 3 and up.
Tickets for Dinosaur World Live (Tuesday 29 – Wednesday 30 July 2025 are on sale at mayflower.org.uk or 02380 711811.
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