Dino-Mite Deal! Buy a 3-Story T-Rex for Your Backyard as North Jersey’s Field Station: Dinosaurs Closes Gates!
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Leonia NJ, if you’ve ever dreamt of owning a piece of Jurassic history, your moment has arrived. Field Station: Dinosaurs, the beloved 14-year-old theme park located in Overpeck Park, Leonia, NJ, is shutting down in early November—and they’re auctioning off their star attractions to the public!
The park has just launched a massive sale of its iconic, life-size, and fully electronic animatronic dinosaurs, creating a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for dino enthusiasts, quirky collectors, and anyone with a very spacious backyard.
The Ultimate Yard Sale: Get Your Own Animatronic Dinosaur
The park’s legendary creatures are now being listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, offering the public a chance to adopt their own prehistoric pal. And the starting prices are surprisingly affordable compared to their original cost:
- The Mighty T-Rex: The three-story-tall Tyrannosaurus Rex—originally purchased for a whopping $27,000—began bidding on Thursday at just $2,700!
- The Juvenile Triceratops: A 16-foot, limited-motion Triceratops is currently listed on Facebook Marketplace for $1,668. The listing, which includes the control box and speaker, even notes that the dino “Loves kids.”
“Where do 30+ dinosaurs go when their park closes?” asked Guy Gsell, executive producer of Field Station: Dinosaurs. “Hopefully to a good home… Just be sure you’ve got a big backyard.”
The Catch: You Must Haul Your Beast Home!
As Gsell advises, there is one major caveat raptor: if you win the bid, you are responsible for picking up your enormous electronic dinosaur. Factor in the logistics of transporting a three-story T-Rex, and you’ll realize this is an adventure only for the truly committed.
This is your chance to turn your landscape into a real-life Jurassic Park (minus the chaos, hopefully!). Imagine the ultimate holiday gift or the neighborhood’s most unforgettable front yard display.
Say Goodbye to a North Jersey Institution
Field Station: Dinosaurs has been a North Jersey fixture since 2012, blending cutting-edge animatronic exhibits with live shows and games to teach families about the prehistoric world. Located along the scenic creek in Overpeck Park, the closure of this unique outdoor museum marks the end of an era for Bergen County families.
The park will close its gates for good on November 9th.
Want a Dino? You can find the listings on Facebook Marketplace (search for “Field Station Dinosaurs”) and check the park’s official website for farewell events.
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