In Beaver, Ark. dinosaurs still roam the land. They’re actually the remnants of an abandoned park called Dinosaur World, which was one of the world’s largest prehistoric-themed parks. 

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Dinosaur World opened in the 1960s and closed in 2005 after a fire destroyed its main building. 

“It’s deep in the middle of the lush Ozark Mountains of Northwestern Arkansas with a big beautiful creek running through the middle,” said Dax Ward an urban explorer. Though the 65-acre park is hidden from most visitors, mother nature has overrun the area with native life. Some of the dinosaurs are surrounded by shrubs and vines, but others remain untouched. 

“It all adds to the authenticity as a realistic habitat for dinosaurs,” Ward said. A giant brontosaurus, green tyrannosaurus rex and a king kong statue are among of the remaining statues in the area. Their colors are fading, paint is chipping and rust is creeping through their bodies. 

Despite its closing, Ward said that the site was well maintained. “The landscape is generally well kept, with the grass appearing to have been cut.”