Dinosaurs roared their way into the Big Sandy Superstore Arena Saturday for the pre-historic exhibit, Discover the Dinosaurs.

The event, which runs through Monday, allows participants to explore the pre-historic life in an environment of learning, fun and discovery for all ages.

Discover the Dinosaurs is a hands-on exhibit that consists of 40 moving and replica museum quality dinosaurs. The dinosaur exhibits included moving dinosaurs, dino maze, scavenger hunt, dino dig, mini golf, inflatables, animatronic triceratops and tyrannosaurus rides, dino face painting and gem and fossil finding.

The traveling team includes 12 staff members who are in charge of packing up five semi trucks, traveling to the destination and unloading the exhibits.

“It’s like a dream job, we live with each other, and are a family that has traveled across the country and been through everything in the world and back as a family, and we have a bond with one another that is unbelievable,” said photo booth assistant Adam Risinger.

Emma Cannon, Discover the Dinosaurs entertainer, said she really enjoys her job.

“It is a dream job, which is an understatement, I traveled and did shows in 26 different states,” Cannon said.

The exhibit includes more than 12 dinosaurs with movement and sound controlled electronically. Several are designed to be interactive with the children including push buttons and can be controlled by the guests.

Seven-year-old Olivia McMillian attended the event, and she said her favorite part was more than just a realistic dinosaur.

“My favorite part of the event was the dinosaur maze because I enjoy going through mazes, and it was a lot of fun,” McMillian said.

Blue Star Media, based out of Shore View, Minnesota, started the traveling exhibit and this is the third year it has traveled worldwide.

Erika Johnk can be contacted at [email protected].