Dinosaur World Ladysmith 2026
City: Ladysmith
Venue:Nauntons Guest House
Date: 7th May to 10th May 2026
Time: 9am to 5:00pm
Prepare for an unforgettable experience as lifesize animatronic dinosaurs take over Ladysmith during the Dinosaur World Festival Ladysmith following a successful tour across South Africa in 2024 and 2025.
We are thrilled to return with this grand educational and entertaining exhibition to Ladysmith. Families and schools from Ladysmith and surrounding areas are warmly invited to join us for this unique opportunity to step back into the prehistoric era while enjoying a delightful picnic, music, and family activities with loved ones.
The exhibition is divided into four sections, labeled A through to D, allowing visitors to choose their preferred areas based on their budget.
1. The Dino Expo (A)
2. Jurassic Giants (B)
3. Dino Street Theatre (30 min) (C)
4. Reptile Show (30 min) (D)
PAID ON ACTIVITIES
We have additional activities that are paid at the event these will range from R50 to R200 per activity/person, available rides are listed below.
1. Dinosaur rides
2. Dinosaur nest playground
3. Jurassic cars
4. Princess cars
5. Inflatable playground
6. Electric train
Below are different packages of Dino World Festival admission ticket prices
SILVER TICKET
SILVER EARLY BIRD TICKETS (if you book before 30th April 2026)
- (Child or Adult): R113.59
- Family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children): R362.82
- Group of 8 Ticket (mixed Adults & Kids): R680.02
- Group of 16 Ticket (mixed Adults & Kids): R1,178.48
SILVER STANDARD TICKET (If you book after the 30th April 2026)
- (Child or Adult): R136.25
- Family of 4 Ticket (2 adults & 2 children): R453.45
- Group of 8 Ticket (mixed Adults & Kids): R861.28
- Group of 16 Ticket (mixed Adults & Kids): R1,359.73
SILVER TICKET BENEFITS
SIVER TICKET WILL GRANT ACCESS TO
1.Market area
2.Jumping castles
3.Food Stalls area
4.Music djs
5.Dino Coloring
6.Dino egg photo opportunity
7. Picnic area
PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL SECTION OF YOUR CHOICE.
GOLD TICKETS
GOLD EARLY BIRD TICKETS PRICES (If you book before 30th April 2026)
- (Child or Adult): R170.24
- Family of 4 Ticket (2 adults & 2 children): R589.39
- Group of 8 Ticket (mixed Adults & Kids): R1,110.50
- Group of 16 Ticket (mixed Adults & Kids): R2,107.42
GOLD STANDARD TICKET PRICES (If you book after 30th April 2026)
- (Child or Adult): R204.22
- Family of 4 Ticket (2 kids and 2 Adults) R793.31
- Group of 8 Ticket (mixed Adults and kids) R1,540.99
- Group of 16 Ticket (Mixed Adults and Kids) R2991.04
GOLD TICKET BENEFITS
GOLD ticket gives you access to the following
1. Market area
2. Jumping castles
3. Food Stalls area
4. Music DJs
5. Dino Coloring
6. Dino egg photo opportunity
7. Picnic area
plus any 2 sections of your choice
DIAMOND TICKETS
DIAMOND EARLY BIRD TICKET PRICES (if you book before 30th April 2026)
- (Child or Adult): R226.88
- Family of 4 Ticket (2 adults & 2 kids): R815.96
- Group of 8 Ticket (mixed Adults & Kids): R1,540.99
- Group of 16 Ticket (mixed Adults & Kids): R2,991.04
DIAMOND STANDARD TICKET PRICES (if you book 30th April 2026)
- (Child or Adult): R272.19
- Family of 4 Ticket (2 adults & 2 kids): R997.22
- Group of 8 Ticket (mixed Adults & Kids): R1,858.19
- Group of 16 Ticket (mixed Adults & Kids): R3,534.81
DIAMOND TICKET BENEFITS
DIAMOND TICKET grants you access to the following
1. Market area
2. Jumping castles
3. Food Stalls area
4. Music DJs
5. Dino Coloring
6. Dino egg photo opportunity
7. Picnic area
plus the option to choose any 3 additional sections.
PLATINUM TICKETS
PLATINUM TICKET EARLY BIRD PRICES (if you book before 30th April 2026)
(Sections A to D only)
- Child: R249.54
- Adult: R272.19
PLATINUM TICKET STANDARD (If you book after 30th April 2026)
(Sections A to D only)
- Child: R351.49
- Adult: R374.15
PLATINUM TICKETS BENEFITS
The Platinum ticket provides access to the following
1. Market area
2. Jumping castles
3. Food Stalls area
4. Music DJs
5. Dino Coloring
6. Dino egg photo opportunity
7. Picnic area
Plus all four sections A to D. Please note that these tickets do not cover rides; tickets for rides and special activities will be available for purchase at the event.
Special school group booking comes in 3 different packages which are accommodated strictly during week days.
Group of 25 kids and adults
Group of 50 kids and Adults
Group of 100 kids and Adults
Children are defined as those aged 14 and under. Admission is free for kids under 10 months
Tickets are expected to sell out quickly, so we recommend booking in advance to avoid any last-minute disappointments.
Here are the descriptions for SECTIONS A to D of Dinosaur World:
THE DINO EXPO (A)
Discover an enchanting exhibition filled with medium-sized animatronic dinosaurs that spring to life with sound and movement.
JURASSIC GIANTS (B)
Enter a realm of gigantic beings with life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, including a 12-meter-long Tyrannosaurus rex and a 20-meter-long Cooperensis Australotitan, all accessed through the massive mouth of a giant T. rex.
DINOSAUR STREET THEATRE (C)
Participate in a lively 20 to 30-minute interactive performance featuring a variety of juvenile dinosaurs and puppets. Children will have the opportunity to answer dinosaur trivia questions and win exciting prizes during the show.
REPTILE SHOW (D)
Experience a 30-minute interactive educational presentation showcasing a diverse range of reptiles, including crocodiles, snakes, tortoises, and many other intriguing creatures.
The exhibition is designed with various facilities, allowing each activity to have its own ticket price. This means visitors can buy tickets tailored to the specific areas they wish to explore. For instance, a full access ticket grants entry to all exhibition sections, excluding rides and certain activities. Additionally, there are special discounted tickets available for families of four, as well as groups of eight and sixteen.
Door Ticket Sale Prices
- Silver R100
- Gold R200
- Diamond R300
- Platinum R400
Due to limited capacity tickets are expected to sell out quickly, so we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointments on the day.
· Guest have the flexibility to tailor their experience according to their budget.
*Please be reminded that food and merchandise will be for sale*
· Ideal for family outings and kids parties.
· Tickets are subject to change without notice
· Kids under the age of 10 months are free of admission
· Kids means 14 years and below
· For additional information regarding the event stay tuned
