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All the United States Connecticut Uncasville Wells Dinosaur Haven

Wells Dinosaur Haven

A free display of artistic lifesize dinosaur sculptures in a backyard garden.

Uncasville, Connecticut

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Always accessible and always free since 1980, the Wells Dinosaur Haven is a backyard woodland garden full of handmade, lifesize friendly dinosaur sculptures. You only need to ask permission at the door to walk through this private setting. There are often new dinosaurs being built, so you might even get a chance to meet and chat with the artist, Jeff “Fish” Wells. 

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Located near the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville at 2464 Norwich New London Turnpike (also known as Route 32), just off of I- 395 exit 7. Adults must accompany children. 

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Wells Dinosaur Haven
2464 Route 32
Uncasville, Connecticut
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41.491963, -72.099976
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