Dino Parc R\u00e2\u0219nov welcomed more than 4.5 million visitors since opening in 2015 and estimates its cumulative contribution to the local economy at over EUR 130 million. The dinosaur park in central Romania is marking its 11th anniversary this year, alongside the recent accreditation of its Forest Museum by the Ministry of Culture.<\/p>\n
According to an independent impact study conducted in 2024, Dino Parc generated more than EUR 100 million for the local economy during its first eight years of operation, equivalent to over EUR 12 million annually. Based on this pace and continued growth in visitor numbers, park representatives estimated that its cumulative economic contribution has now exceeded EUR 130 million.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 11 years and the more than 4.5 million people who have come through our gates confirm that we have built something lasting,” said Dino Parc R\u00e2\u0219nov founder and general manager Adrian Apostu.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe never wanted just a dinosaur park, but a place where children learn with pleasure, almost without realising it, and where families go home with memories and with new things learned. The Ministry of Culture\u2019s accreditation of the Forest Museum is the official recognition of this journey,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
One of the park’s latest developments came in May 2026, when its Forest Museum was officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture. The museum houses a collection of more than 1,300 natural exhibits and attracted over 2,500 visitors during its first participation in the Night of Museums event in May.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dino Parc said it has also adapted its offering to changes in domestic tourism, as families increasingly weigh leisure spending and opt for shorter trips. The park has expanded its attractions, facilities and food areas, while also introducing an overnight experience that allows visitors to sleep in tents inside the park.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt a time when every leu spent on leisure is weighed carefully, people are looking for experiences that offer more than entertainment. This is the direction family tourism is taking in Romania, and we have prepared for it,” Apostu said.<\/p>\n
Opened in 2015 near R\u00e2\u0219nov Fortress in Bra\u0219ov County, Dino Parc covers four hectares and features more than 130 life-size dinosaur models, alongside educational and natural history exhibitions.<\/p>\n
irina.marica@romania-insider.com<\/p>\n
(Photo source: Dino Parc representatives)<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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