Dinopark is Turkey's first and largest dinosaur-themed park, opened in 2012 on a 30-hectare site in Göynük, within the Kemer district of Antalya Province. The park sits directly on the D-400 coastal highway, set within Mediterranean pine forest — an outdoor environment of red pine and pistachio trees that provides both shade and an unusually immersive backdrop for the attraction. The core experience is a trail through the forest past 58 life-size dinosaur models: 28 animatronic figures capable of movement and sound, plus 30 static models, all built to accurate scale with informational signs. Over one million visitors have passed through since opening.
Beyond the dinosaur trail, the park offers a 7D cinema, planetarium, fossil excavation area, trampoline zone, adventure climbing park, mini zoo and bird park, pony farm, zipline, and a Deep Fear Horror Tunnel for older visitors. The combination makes Dinopark a full-day family destination rather than a quick stop. The D-400 location gives good road access for those with private transport — but it is also what makes the return journey unpredictable without a pre-booked vehicle, as there is no taxi service waiting on a highway outside a small coastal village.
Practical Information for Your Visit
- Best Time to Visit
- The pine forest provides natural shade that makes Dinopark more comfortable in summer than open-air parks — but early arrivals (09:00 opening) still have the advantage of cooler temperatures and shorter queues for the 7D cinema and zipline. April–June and September–October are ideal for weather and crowds. Avoid peak July–August afternoons for the outdoor trail; the animatronics operate in all conditions.
- Time Needed
- Allow a full 5 hours for the dinosaur trail, 7D cinema, fossil excavation, and zipline — the standard MovXtra waiting time covers a thorough visit. Families who want to add the planetarium show, trampoline zone, and pony farm, or who have young children who want to repeat the animatronic trail, may find the day fills beyond 5 hours. Extended waiting time is optional and can be arranged at booking.
- What to Bring
- Comfortable, closed-toe shoes for the forest trail — the terrain is natural ground rather than paved paths. Sun protection for exposed areas between tree cover. Water and snacks if visiting with young children; food and beverage facilities are available on site. Online ticket booking is advisable in peak season and often available at a discount through Tiqets or similar platforms.
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:00–20:00. Open year-round, though peak season (April–October) is when the full range of attractions operates. Confirm current hours on the official site before travelling, as seasonal adjustments may apply.
Private Transfer vs Hotel Shuttle to Dinopark Antalya
Hotel shuttles to Dinopark are not a standard product from any of the major resort strips. Some excursion operators in Kemer and Antalya sell bundled packages (entrance ticket plus transfer), and these work for guests who want everything arranged through a single booking. The limitation is schedule: group excursion packages typically run on fixed departure days with set timings, and the return is often earlier than a family would choose independently.
Self-driving on the D-400 to Göynük is straightforward — the highway is well-maintained and the park is visible from the road. Parking reports are mixed: some sources confirm free parking, while others note uncertainty, suggesting that on busy summer days the informal roadside arrangement can create congestion. For guests with rental cars, self-driving is a viable option for the journey; the return is only a problem if fatigue or alcohol from the on-site dining makes driving undesirable.
A private transfer with waiting time covers the full visit without the schedule constraints of a group excursion and without the parking and return uncertainty of self-driving. For Side, Belek, and Alanya guests making a long cross-regional journey specifically to visit Dinopark, having both legs confirmed at a fixed price before departing is the arrangement that makes the trip worth planning.