Field Station: Dinosaurs, an outdoor theme park in Leonia, New Jersey, will close permanently on November 9, 2025, after 14 years of operation.
The park has begun selling its collection of 25 animatronic dinosaur models on Facebook Marketplace, with prices ranging from about $500 to $3,500.
The park was known for life-size, moving replicas of prehistoric creatures that attracted more than 1 million visitors during its run. Organizers said financial difficulties and the expiration of the site lease contributed to the decision to close, although educational programming and touring exhibits will continue beyond the closure.
Dinosaurs on Sale
The sale has generated strong interest from private collectors, museums, and entertainment organizations. The animatronic models, many featuring sound effects and limited motion, are listed with specifications and notes about their condition. Buyers are responsible for deinstallation and transport costs.
The most expensive dinosaur offered is a 75-foot Apatosaurus priced at $2,860 (approximately €2,690). A 39-foot Tyrannosaurus rex is listed for $2,700 (about €2,500) with the description “slightly used, well loved.” A five-meter Triceratops with sound effects is priced at $1,668 (about €1,570). Other models available include a Hadrosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Dimetrodon, and flying reptiles such as Pterodactyl and Quetzalcoatlus.
Listings indicate that the animatronics are designed for outdoor display and vary in condition after years of use. Some have reduced mobility, while others maintain functioning sound systems. Priority is given to bulk buyers, including institutions that can acquire and preserve multiple models.
Park Background and Closure
Field Station: Dinosaurs first opened in Secaucus in 2012 before relocating to Leonia’s Overpeck County Park in 2015 following the loss of its original lease. The park featured dozens of large-scale dinosaur replicas, live shows, and seasonal programming, including “Dinosaurs After Dark” and “Jurassic Petting Zoo.”
Reports noted that the park attracted more than 1 million visitors during its years of operation. It became a fixture in northern New Jersey’s cultural landscape, drawing school groups, families, and tourists interested in interactive science exhibits. Over time, however, the financial challenges of maintaining the property and equipment led to mounting pressure.
The final season features events designed to provide visitors with a last opportunity to experience the attraction before it shuts down. Administrators emphasized that while the Leonia site will close, the broader Field Station organization intends to continue its mission through mobile exhibits and educational initiatives across the region.
Media reports described demand for the animatronics as “overwhelming,” with numerous inquiries from museums and individual buyers. Organizers said they have been “swamped with calls” from interested parties, reflecting the enduring appeal of the park’s centerpiece attractions.
The closure marks the end of a unique entertainment and educational venue in New Jersey while creating an unusual secondary market for life-size robotic dinosaurs. The sale continues online, where prospective buyers are negotiating to own pieces of an attraction that combined paleontology with mechanical engineering for more than a decade.
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