Paleontologists introduce the mini T-rex

Over the past couple months I have learned quite a bit about dinosaurs in preparation for our presentation of WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular at the St. Pete Times Forum, Oct. 14-18.

Apparently Paleontologists in China are learning something new too. A recent dig has unearthed a tiny ancestor to the Tyrannosurus rex. It is believed this new tiny T-rex, named the Raptorex, lived 125 million years ago which would be approximately 35 million years before the T-rex we all know and love.

*** Photo is from WALKING WITH DINOSAURS- The Arena Spectacular.

Walking With Dinosaurs

For 200 million years the Dinosaurs ruled the earth
Now, they’re back roaming the arenas of Americain an extraordinary theatrical production

Based on the award-winning BBC Television Series WALKING WITH DINOSAURS comes to the St. Pete Times Forum for eight performances only Oct. 14-18, presented by the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center!

In celebration of the public on sale, the St. Pete Times Forum recieved a special hello from the show's BABY T-REX. At 8 feet tall and 12 feet long - this was one BIG baby!

Baby T-Rex screamed, lunged and tore down the velvet ropes. He nuzzled, he sniffed and he brought a lot of smiles (and a few screams) to happy campers from around Hillsborough County. One of those happy campers was me - I got nuzzled.

WALKING WITH DINOSAURS features 17 roaring, snarling “live” dinosaurs mesmerize the audience – and are as awe-inspiring as when they first walked on earth! Can't imagine all this on stage? Then watch this clip!

I am counting down the days to see this show. I also would like to nominate myself as president of the Baby T Rex fan club. I love you T!!!!!

- Kari G.

After 65 million years... THEY'RE BACK!

The TBPAC will present Walking with Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular at the St. Pete Times Forum Oct. 14-18. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 24, at noon but we have your pre-sale code so you can buy tickets now. Just click here and enter code: BABYT to buy tickets before the general public.

The award-winning BBC TV series Walking with Dinosaurs comes to life in a stunning theatrical event. Internationally renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-size dinosaurs, including the terror of the ancient terrain, Tyrannosaurus Rex! It's a dazzling $20-million-dollar arena spectacle of unprecedented size and quality that will captivate young and old alike. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Visit dinosaurlive.com.