# Seattle Dinos Go Extinct

> Pacific Science Center's animatronic dinosaurs retire after 40 years.
- Title: Seattle Dinos Go Extinct · Seattletimes | Shortify
- Summary: Pacific Science Center's animatronic dinosaurs retire after 40 years. Pacific Science Center is retiring its 11 animatronic dinosaurs due to high repair…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/entertainment/pacific-science-centers-animatronic-dinosaurs-are-going-extinct
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## Dinosaurs retiring
The Pacific Science Center's animatronic dinosaurs are retiring after 40 years of service due to high repair costs.

> After nearly 40 years of faithful service, our dinosaur exhibits require increasingly costly maintenance and repairs that exceed their educational value
## Closure timeline
The center will close from Sept 2 through Oct 10 for facilities maintenance and reorganization.
## Dino decommissioning
All but one of the 11 giant reptiles will be decommissioned, with the T. rex remaining functional.
## Dino construction
The dinosaurs were fabricated in 1986 using silicone and foam latex over steel frames that degrade over time.
## Dino lifespan
The dinosaurs have an expected lifespan of 15 years but have been kept alive for nearly 40 years with repairs.
## Dino retirement
The center plans to replace the dinosaurs with immersive and interactive experiences and programming.
## Dino farewell
A 21-plus 'Farewell, Dinos' party will be held on Aug 21 for the retiring dinosaurs.
## Dino sale
Only the allosaurus is in sellable condition, with other dinosaurs too damaged to move or sell.
## Dino future
The center will reopen Oct 11 with a new spider exhibit in Building 4 and other facilities open for evening performances.
## Key takeaway

Pacific Science Center is retiring its 11 animatronic dinosaurs due to high repair costs after 40 years of service.