Tzaneen goes back in time for Dinosaur Festival from August 20
Families are gearing up for a week of dinosaur-themed fun at the Tzaneen Showgrounds, with the festival opening its gates on Thursday (August 20).
TZANEEN – Dinosaurs have arrived in Tzaneen ahead of the much-anticipated Dinosaur Festival, set to run from Thursday, August 20, to Monday, August 24, at the Tzaneen Showgrounds.
Their arrival has already created excitement among local residents, particularly children eager to see the life-sized creatures up close.
Watch: Life-sized dinosaurs have already landed in Tzaneen ahead of this week's big festival.
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A prehistoric adventure awaits
The five-day festival will offer educational and family-friendly activities, with dinosaurs as the main attraction.
Visitors will get the chance to learn more about the ancient animals while enjoying a day of entertainment.
Something for the whole family
Organisers are encouraging parents to bring their children along and are calling on residents from Tzaneen and surrounding areas to attend.
Local businesses are also expected to benefit from the increase in visitors over the five days.
With the dinosaurs already in town, anticipation continues to build ahead of the festival’s official opening on Thursday.
