The new interpretation centre at Glen Reenen in Golden Gate Highlands National Park, opened last November, gives a taste of the bigger centre being built that will tell the story of the area’s dinosaur days.
Since the 1970s, several clutches of fossilised eggs have been found in the park – the latest being 10 nests of 34 eggs each in 2012. The remains of a new species of vegetarian dinosaur, Ledumahadi Mafube, were also unearthed nearby.
For now, the exhibits at Glen Reenen include bones and fossils, plus details about the birds, geology, fauna, vegetation, history and other interesting aspects of the park. It took more than two years to gather all the material, specimens and artwork, a project undertaken by the SANParks Honorary Rangers.
The full-scale dinosaur centre, which should open in September this year (delays due to the COVID19 lockdown may push this date out) will feature a 3D-printed egg and a replica of a nest, and offer a ‘dinosaur bush safari’. sanparks.org
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