Dinosaur enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to acquire life-sized animatronic dinosaurs as Field Station: Dinosaurs, a beloved educational theme park in Leonia, New Jersey, prepares to close its doors permanently on November 9. The park, located about 10 miles west of Manhattan, has listed many of its animatronic dinosaurs for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
The prices range from $700 for a velociraptor to $2,800 for a life-sized spinosaurus. Other available dinosaurs include a tyrannosaurus rex for $2,700, a stegosaurus for $1,260, and a triceratops for $2,230. The park is also offering a set of three velociraptors for $2,040, pterodactyls for $850, and a life-sized parasaurolophus for $2,410.
Field Station: Dinosaurs has been a mainstay in North Jersey for 14 years, featuring about three dozen animatronic dinosaurs, live shows, and educational activities. The park's executive producer, Guy Gsell, expressed pride in what the park has meant to the community and excitement to share one last season with guests.
In December, Gsell announced plans to transition the park into a nonprofit to ensure its longevity, allowing it to accept donations and apply for grants. However, it remains unclear why the closure is happening now or when the nonprofit might be established.
