Need To Keep Your Little Ones Busy: 12 Kid-Approved Dinosaur Shows And Movies

Is your kid obsessed with dinosaurs? You’ve come to the right place!

We have created a must-see list of trending dinosaur shows and movies your little ones are sure to love — including a few timeless classics. Scroll away to be amazed…

12. Dinosaurs (1991)

“Meet the Sinclairs — the funniest family in 60 million years! They’re just your average family with one BIG difference,” the description reads. “They’re dinosaurs, living the good life in sixty million and three B.C.! Daddy Earl, his wife Fran, their kids Robbie, Charlene, and the Baby, and feisty Grandma Ethyl bring a hilarious Jurassic twist to daily life.

11. The Land Before Time (1988)

“Four young dinosaurs become separated from their parents, and band together in a perilous journey to find them. A warm animated adventure from the creators of An American Tail,” the description reads.

10. The Good Dinosaur (2015)

“An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend,” the description reads.

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9. Dinosaur (2000)

“Set 65 million years ago, DINOSAUR tells the compelling story of Aladar, an iguanadon who is separated from his own kind and raised by a clan of lemurs, including the wisecracking Zini and the compassionate Plio,” the description reads.

8. Lego Jurassic World: Secret Exhibit (2019)

“With the grand opening of Jurassic World’s new super-secret dinosaur exhibit just days away, only one thing is missing—the dinosaurs,” the description reads.

“In order to get the job done, Simon Masrani enlists his newly-hired assistant, Claire Dearing, to ensure the new attraction opens on time…or else. Unfortunately, Owen Grady, the animal behaviorist Claire hired to deliver the dinosaurs, is late. From a runaway Gyrosphere, hang gliding with a Pteranadon, to a high-speed game of chicken with a T-Rex, Owen’s mission turns out to be far more difficult than anyone could have imagined. It’s the very beginning of Claire and Owen’s epic adventure, in LEGO® Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit.

7. Dinosaur Train: Dinosaur Big City (2014)

“Dinosaur Train embraces and celebrates the fascination that preschoolers have with both dinosaurs and trains while sparking an interest in life science, natural history and paleontology,” the description reads.

6. Bob the Builder: Big Dino Dig Movie (2010)

“In this new episodic special Bob and the team tackle a big new job – building a dinosaur-themed fun park. With the help of park manager Tony Toberomi and new dumper truck Rubble, the team constructs a roller coaster, slide, train ride and flying ride,” the description reads.

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5. Go, Diego Go! – Diego’s Great Dinosaur Rescue (2008)

“Diego’s Great Dinosaur Rescue When Mala the Malasaura gets separated from her family, Diego jumps back in time with his sister Alicia, Baby Jaguar, cousin Dora the Explorer, and YOU to help them on a DINO-SIZED adventure!” the description reads.

4. Barney: The Best of Barney (2018)

“Are you ready for some Tee-riffic fun? Laugh and sing with your favorite purple pal, Barney, in this super-dee-duper collection celebrating 20 years of enchanting imagination,” the description reads.

“Barney’s opening his magical memory chest to share the best and brightest moments – from the charming songs and piano tunes, to elephant rides, car racing and more! See the stories that made Barney the most beloved dinosaur by children for over 20 years. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this special treat!”

3. Walking with Dinosaurs (1999)

“Tracing the 160 million year history of dinosaurs from their first appearance to their abrupt demise, this series marks a watershed in television imagery, allowing people to believe they are watching living creatures in their natural habitat,” the description reads.

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2. Dino Ranch (2011)

“Join the Cassidy Family on their action-packed adventures in the fantastical ‘pre-westoric, location, full of roaming dinosaurs and exciting life challenges,” the description reads. “As the young ‘rancheroos’ learn the ropes, they discover the thrill of ranch life together with all of the unpredictable challenges of the great outdoors. Problem- solving, life-long friendships, strong family bonds, animal care and many more exciting experiences await you in the episodes!”

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1. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)

“Just when you thought they couldn’t get any cooler…your favorite prehistoric pals from Ice Age and Ice Age The Meltdown are back in an all-new, ginormous animated adventure for ALL ages. This time around, Manny and the herd discover a lost world of ferociously funny dinosaurs, including a cranky T-Rex who’s got a score to settle with Sid. Meanwhile, Scrat goes nuts over the beautiful Scratte, but is she trying to win his heart–or steal his acorn?” the movie description reads.

“Featuring an all-star voice cast, including Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary and Queen Latifah, Ice Age Dawn Of The Dinosaurs delivers more thrills, more chills, and more mammoth-sized laughs for everyone!”