The World’s Largest Dinosaur marked a milestone on Wednesday, October 13 and the community also learned her name.
The World’s Largest Dinosaur turned 20 years old. Chamber President, Jeff Hall, hosted the occasion and Mayor Heather Colberg and Battle River –Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek brought greetings, as well as partners who were there from the beginning, came out to celebrate.
Garth Paul Ukrainetz, Poet Laureate of the Blackmud Creek delivered an original poem entitled The Largest Dinosaur.
In 20 years, The World’s Largest Dinosaur has become a fixture in the skyline of Drumheller and has also given back to the community. When the initial debt was paid off for building the World’s Largest Dinosaur, 15 per cent from admissions and the gift shop was dedicated to the community. In its 20 years, the World’s Largest Dinosaur has given back $693,907 to the community.
After 20 years, the World’s Largest Dinosaur now has her own name. The chamber held a contest leading up to the anniversary and after more than 500 votes were in, the chosen name is Tyra.
