I’ll be honest with you – I’ve been a Jurassic Park fan since the very first movie hit theaters in 1993. There’s something absolutely magical about watching those massive dinosaurs come to life on screen, and the franchise has only gotten bigger and better over the years.
Whether you’re planning a movie night, hosting a themed party, or just want to challenge your fellow dino enthusiasts, trivia is the perfect way to celebrate everything we love about this incredible series.
I’ve put together over 200 Jurassic Park trivia questions that cover everything from the original film to the latest Jurassic World movies. Trust me, some of these will make you think twice about how well you really know your favorite dinosaur franchise!
Original Jurassic Park (1993) Trivia
The movie that started it all deserves its own special section. These questions will test how well you remember the classic that changed moviemaking forever.
- What is the name of the island where Jurassic Park is located?
Answer: Isla Nublar - Who wrote the novel that the movie is based on?
Answer: Michael Crichton - What does John Hammond eat while talking to Ellie in the cafeteria?
Answer: Ice cream (specifically, lime sherbet) - What is Dr. Alan Grant’s profession?
Answer: Paleontologist - How many people does the T-Rex kill in the original movie?
Answer: Two (Gennaro and Ed Regis in the book, but only Gennaro in the movie) - What amber-preserved creature does John Hammond show to Dr. Grant and Dr. Sattler?
Answer: A mosquito - What is the name of the computer programmer who sabotages the park?
Answer: Dennis Nedry - Which company is trying to steal InGen’s dinosaur embryos?
Answer: Biosyn - What type of dinosaur kills Dennis Nedry?
Answer: Dilophosaurus - How old does John Hammond claim the dinosaur DNA is?
Answer: 100 million years old - What does Dr. Malcolm say about life in his famous quote?
Answer: “Life finds a way” - What is the name of the park’s game warden?
Answer: Robert Muldoon - Which dinosaur is referred to as “clever girl”?
Answer: Velociraptor - What does INGEN stand for?
Answer: International Genetic Technologies - How many velociraptors were originally on the island?
Answer: Eight (but only three were left) - What is Tim’s favorite computer system?
Answer: Unix - Which character says “Clever girl” before being attacked?
Answer: Robert Muldoon - What kind of car do they use for the park tour?
Answer: Ford Explorer - What does Dr. Grant use to distract the T-Rex?
Answer: A flare - What is the last dinosaur seen in the original movie?
Answer: Pelican (just kidding – it’s the Brachiosaurus as the helicopter leaves)
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The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) Trivia
The sequel brought us back to the dinosaur-filled world, but this time on a different island with new challenges and characters.
- What is the name of the second island in The Lost World?
Answer: Isla Sorna (Site B) - Who plays Ian Malcolm’s girlfriend, Sarah Harding?
Answer: Julianne Moore - What is the name of Ian Malcolm’s daughter?
Answer: Kelly Curtis - What type of dinosaur attacks the trailer in the famous cliff scene?
Answer: Tyrannosaurus Rex (two adults) - What company sends the hunting expedition to the island?
Answer: InGen - Who leads the hunting expedition?
Answer: Roland Tembo - What type of dinosaur does Roland want to hunt?
Answer: Tyrannosaurus Rex (specifically the male) - What happens to the crew of the S.S. Venture?
Answer: They’re all killed (mysteriously) - Where does the T-Rex rampage take place at the end of the movie?
Answer: San Diego - What is the name of the InGen CEO in The Lost World?
Answer: Peter Ludlow - How does Sarah Harding attract the T-Rex parents to the trailer?
Answer: By treating their injured baby - What type of vehicle does the hunting team use?
Answer: Mercedes-Benz vehicles and trailers - Which character is eaten by the baby T-Rex at the end?
Answer: Peter Ludlow - What sport does Kelly practice that helps her escape the raptors?
Answer: Gymnastics - What type of dinosaur causes the long grass scene?
Answer: Compsognathus - Who says “Don’t go into the long grass”?
Answer: Roland Tembo - What tranquilizer do they use on the T-Rex?
Answer: Carfentanil - What building does the T-Rex break into in San Diego?
Answer: A suburban house - How do they lure the T-Rex back to the ship?
Answer: Using the baby T-Rex - What is the last shot of the movie?
Answer: Dinosaurs roaming free on Isla Sorna
Jurassic Park III (2001) Trivia
The third installment took us back to Isla Sorna with new dinosaurs and a rescue mission that went terribly wrong.
- What type of dinosaur is the main antagonist in Jurassic Park III?
Answer: Spinosaurus - Who are Dr. Grant’s companions on the expedition?
Answer: Paul and Amanda Kirby (and their mercenary team) - What are the Kirbys really looking for on the island?
Answer: Their son Eric - What type of plane do they use to get to the island?
Answer: A small charter plane - Which dinosaur has a distinctive call that sounds like a phone ringing?
Answer: Parasaurolophus - What does Dr. Grant discover about raptor intelligence?
Answer: They can communicate and set traps - How long has Eric been stranded on the island?
Answer: Eight weeks - What does Eric use to survive on the island?
Answer: Smoke grenades and supplies from the plane - Which returning character appears in this movie?
Answer: Dr. Alan Grant - What happens to the Spinosaurus at the end?
Answer: It’s presumably killed or severely injured by the military - What type of dinosaur eggs do they find?
Answer: Velociraptor eggs - Who plays Eric Kirby?
Answer: Trevor Morgan - What military branch rescues them at the end?
Answer: The U.S. Navy and Marines - What is the name of Dr. Grant’s assistant?
Answer: Billy Brennan - How does Billy try to get the eggs?
Answer: Using a paraglider - What river do they travel down?
Answer: They don’t specify a name in the movie - Which dinosaur can swim and follows them in the water?
Answer: Spinosaurus - What does Amanda use to call for help?
Answer: Ben’s phone (with the Parasaurolophus ringtone) - How do the raptors communicate in this movie?
Answer: Through sophisticated vocalizations and calls - What is different about the Velociraptors in this movie?
Answer: They have feathers and are more bird-like
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Jurassic World (2015) Trivia
After a 14-year hiatus, the franchise returned with a fully operational theme park and a whole new set of problems.
- What is the name of the new theme park?
Answer: Jurassic World - Who plays Owen Grady?
Answer: Chris Pratt - What is the name of the genetically modified dinosaur?
Answer: Indominus Rex - How many raptors does Owen train?
Answer: Four - What are the names of Owen’s raptors?
Answer: Blue, Charlie, Delta, and Echo - Who plays Claire Dearing?
Answer: Bryce Dallas Howard - What is Claire’s job at Jurassic World?
Answer: Operations Manager - What are the names of Claire’s nephews?
Answer: Zach and Gray Mitchell - What type of dinosaur do they use in the Mosasaurus show?
Answer: Mosasaurus - What company now owns InGen?
Answer: Masrani Global Corporation - Who is the CEO of Masrani Global?
Answer: Simon Masrani - What military application does Hoskins want to use the raptors for?
Answer: As weapons in combat - What happens to the Indominus Rex at the end?
Answer: It’s killed by the Mosasaurus - Which original Jurassic Park dinosaur helps defeat the Indominus Rex?
Answer: Rexy (the original T-Rex) - What is the Indominus Rex made from?
Answer: T-Rex base genome with other species mixed in - How do Zach and Gray escape from the Indominus Rex?
Answer: They jump off a waterfall - What vintage vehicle do the boys find and repair?
Answer: A 1992 Jeep Wrangler - Who plays the lead scientist Dr. Henry Wu?
Answer: BD Wong - What does Owen throw at the Indominus Rex?
Answer: A motorcycle - How many people visit Jurassic World daily?
Answer: Over 20,000
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) Trivia
The second Jurassic World movie brought the dinosaurs to the mainland and introduced some controversial genetic engineering concepts.
- What natural disaster threatens the dinosaurs on Isla Nublar?
Answer: A volcanic eruption - What is the name of the Lockwood estate?
Answer: Lockwood Manor - Who is Maisie Lockwood?
Answer: Benjamin Lockwood’s granddaughter (and clone) - What is the name of the new hybrid dinosaur?
Answer: Indoraptor - What organization is trying to save the dinosaurs?
Answer: The Dinosaur Protection Group - Who plays Franklin Webb?
Answer: Justice Smith - What is Zia Rodriguez’s profession?
Answer: Paleo-veterinarian - What happens to Benjamin Lockwood?
Answer: He’s murdered by Eli Mills - How is the Indoraptor controlled?
Answer: With a laser targeting system - What auction is held at the Lockwood estate?
Answer: An illegal dinosaur auction - Which raptor returns from the first Jurassic World?
Answer: Blue - What medical procedure does Blue undergo?
Answer: Blood transfusion surgery - Who provides Blue’s blood transfusion?
Answer: Rexy (the T-Rex) - What does Maisie do at the end of the movie?
Answer: She releases the dinosaurs - How does Eli Mills die?
Answer: He’s eaten by Rexy - What military contractor wants to weaponize dinosaurs?
Answer: Vic Hoskins’s company (though he’s dead) - How does the Indoraptor die?
Answer: It’s impaled on a triceratops skull - What is revealed about Maisie’s true identity?
Answer: She’s a clone of Lockwood’s daughter - Where do Owen and Claire go at the end?
Answer: To find Blue in the wild - What happens to the dinosaurs at the end of the movie?
Answer: They’re released into the wild across North America
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Jurassic World Dominion (2022) Trivia
The epic conclusion to the Jurassic World trilogy brought together old and new characters for one final adventure.
- Where do Owen and Claire live at the beginning of the movie?
Answer: A remote cabin in the Sierra Nevada mountains - What crops are being destroyed by locusts?
Answer: Various crops worldwide, but specifically soybeans - What company is behind the locust problem?
Answer: Biosyn Genetics - Who is the CEO of Biosyn in this movie?
Answer: Dr. Lewis Dodgson - Where is Biosyn’s headquarters located?
Answer: In the Dolomites, Italy - What is Maisie’s relationship to Charlotte Lockwood?
Answer: She’s her clone/genetic daughter - Who plays the adult Maisie Lockwood?
Answer: Isabella Sermon - What new character does DeWanda Wise play?
Answer: Kayla Watts (pilot) - How does Dr. Malcolm end up at Biosyn?
Answer: He’s hired as a consultant - What happens to Dr. Dodgson at the end?
Answer: He’s killed by dilophosaurus - Which original cast members return?
Answer: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum - What is special about Maisie’s genetics?
Answer: She was created without genetic modification - How do they stop the locusts?
Answer: By using Blue’s baby’s genetics - What is the name of Blue’s offspring?
Answer: Beta - How was Beta created?
Answer: Through asexual reproduction - What underground location do they visit?
Answer: An underground dinosaur market in Malta - Which dinosaur attacks the plane in Malta?
Answer: Pteranodon - What revelation about the original mosquito is made?
Answer: It was fake; they used other methods to get DNA - How does the movie end for the dinosaurs?
Answer: Humans and dinosaurs learn to coexist - What happens to Biosyn at the end?
Answer: The company is presumably shut down
Characters and Cast Trivia
Let’s test your knowledge about the people who brought these characters to life, both in front of and behind the camera.
- Who directed the original Jurassic Park?
Answer: Steven Spielberg - Which actor has appeared in the most Jurassic Park movies?
Answer: BD Wong (Dr. Henry Wu) - Who was originally considered for Dr. Alan Grant before Sam Neill?
Answer: William Hurt - Which character appears in both the original trilogy and Jurassic World trilogy?
Answer: Dr. Henry Wu - Who plays John Hammond?
Answer: Richard Attenborough - What famous line does Jeff Goldblum improvise in the original movie?
Answer: Most of his chaos theory dialogue - Who plays the lawyer Donald Gennaro?
Answer: Martin Ferrero - Which child actor plays Tim Murphy?
Answer: Joseph Mazzello - Who plays Lex Murphy?
Answer: Ariana Richards - What is Wayne Knight’s character name?
Answer: Dennis Nedry - Who plays Dr. Ellie Sattler?
Answer: Laura Dern - Which actor plays Robert Muldoon?
Answer: Bob Peck - Who directed The Lost World: Jurassic Park?
Answer: Steven Spielberg - Who directed Jurassic Park III?
Answer: Joe Johnston - Who directed both Jurassic World movies?
Answer: J.A. Bayona directed Fallen Kingdom; Colin Trevorrow directed Jurassic World and Dominion - Which actor turned down the role of Dr. Malcolm?
Answer: Jim Carrey - Who plays the helicopter pilot Gerry Harding?
Answer: Gerald R. Molen (who was also a producer) - Which character was expanded from a minor role in the book?
Answer: John Hammond (he dies early in the book) - Who plays InGen’s CEO Peter Ludlow?
Answer: Arliss Howard - What famous actor cameos as a subway passenger in The Lost World?
Answer: David Koepp (the screenwriter)
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Dinosaur Facts and Science Trivia
Time to test your actual dinosaur knowledge! These questions blend movie facts with real paleontology.
- What does “Tyrannosaurus Rex” mean?
Answer: “King of the Tyrant Lizards” - Which dinosaur in the movies is actually from the wrong time period?
Answer: Dilophosaurus (it lived 190 million years ago, not with the others) - What is the largest dinosaur featured in the movies?
Answer: Brachiosaurus - Were real velociraptors the size shown in the movies?
Answer: No, they were much smaller (about the size of a turkey) - What modern animal are birds most closely related to according to the movies?
Answer: Dinosaurs (specifically theropods) - How did real velociraptors likely hunt?
Answer: In packs, similar to the movies - What is the most inaccurate thing about the movie’s T-Rex?
Answer: Its vision (it could see moving and stationary objects) - Did dilophosaurus really spit poison?
Answer: No, this was completely fictional - How many species of dinosaurs appear across all the movies?
Answer: Over 30 different species - What dinosaur is considered the most intelligent in the movies?
Answer: Velociraptor - Which dinosaur had the strongest bite force in real life?
Answer: Tyrannosaurus Rex - What did most dinosaurs likely have that the movies rarely show?
Answer: Feathers - Were dinosaurs warm-blooded or cold-blooded?
Answer: The debate continues, but likely warm-blooded - What is the smallest dinosaur shown in the movies?
Answer: Compsognathus - How do scientists know what dinosaur sounds were like?
Answer: They don’t – movie sounds are educated guesses - What dinosaur is most closely related to modern chickens?
Answer: Small theropods like velociraptors - Could dinosaurs really be cloned from mosquito DNA?
Answer: No, DNA degrades too quickly - What is the longest-lived dinosaur species?
Answer: Many species lived for millions of years - Which dinosaur had the longest claws?
Answer: Therizinosaurus (though not featured prominently in movies) - What caused the dinosaurs to go extinct?
Answer: Most likely an asteroid impact 66 million years ago
Behind-the-Scenes Trivia
I love learning about how movies are made, and Jurassic Park has some of the most fascinating behind-the-scenes stories in cinema history.
- How much did the original Jurassic Park cost to make?
Answer: Approximately $63 million - What groundbreaking technology was used for the dinosaurs?
Answer: CGI combined with animatronics - Which company created the computer graphics?
Answer: Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) - Who created the animatronic dinosaurs?
Answer: Stan Winston Studios - How much did the T-Rex animatronic weigh?
Answer: About 17,500 pounds - What sound was mixed to create the T-Rex roar?
Answer: Penguin, elephant, alligator, and tiger sounds - How long did it take to film the original movie?
Answer: About 12 weeks - What was the T-Rex’s skin made of?
Answer: Foam rubber - How did they create the Dilophosaurus’s frill?
Answer: Computer graphics and animatronics - What famous sound effect is used for the raptors’ communication?
Answer: Dolphin sounds mixed with other animals - How many people worked on the special effects?
Answer: Over 100 artists and technicians - What weather condition caused problems during filming?
Answer: Rain (it made the animatronics malfunction) - How did they create the dinosaur footprints?
Answer: Using large plaster molds - What was used for dinosaur drool?
Answer: Methyl cellulose (a food thickener) - How long did each CGI shot take to render?
Answer: Several hours per frame - What breakthrough did Jurassic Park achieve in filmmaking?
Answer: First photorealistic CGI animals - How many CGI shots were in the original movie?
Answer: About 63 shots - What practical effect was used for the water ripples?
Answer: A guitar string attached to the dashboard - How did they make the Brachiosaurus sneeze?
Answer: Hurricane fans and a mixture of methyl cellulose - What was the most expensive single shot in the original film?
Answer: The T-Rex chasing the jeep
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Book vs. Movie Trivia
Michael Crichton’s novel differs quite a bit from the movie adaptation. Let’s see how well you know both versions!
- How does John Hammond die in the book?
Answer: He’s killed by compys after falling down a hill - What is different about Dr. Malcolm’s fate in the book?
Answer: He actually dies (though he appears in the sequel anyway) - How many children visit the park in the book?
Answer: Two (same as the movie – Tim and Lex) - What are the ages of Tim and Lex in the book vs. movie?
Answer: In the book, Tim is older; in the movie, Lex is older - How does the book end differently?
Answer: The Costa Rican military bombs the island - What is different about the Dilophosaurus in the book?
Answer: It’s much larger (not the size shown in the movie) - How does Dennis Nedry’s plan differ in the book?
Answer: More detailed explanation of his corporate espionage - What happens to Dr. Grant and the kids in the book?
Answer: They have more adventures, including rafting down a river - How is the T-Rex different in the book?
Answer: Its vision limitations are different - What additional dinosaurs appear in the book?
Answer: Several species not shown in the movie - How does the book handle the science explanations?
Answer: Much more detailed and technical - What is different about InGen’s operation in the book?
Answer: More focus on the corporate aspects - How does the park’s security system differ?
Answer: More complex in the book - What happens to the raptors at the end of the book?
Answer: They’re killed by the military bombing - How is Dr. Wu’s role different?
Answer: Much larger role in the book, dies earlier - What is different about the park tour in the book?
Answer: They see more areas and dinosaurs - How does the book explain dinosaur behavior?
Answer: More scientific detail about their genetics - What is different about the visitor center attack?
Answer: More extensive battle with raptors - How does Gennaro’s character differ?
Answer: He’s more competent and survives longer in the book - What themes are stronger in the book?
Answer: Corporate greed and chaos theory
Music and Sound Effects Trivia
John Williams’ iconic score and the revolutionary sound design deserve their own section of questions.
- Who composed the music for Jurassic Park?
Answer: John Williams - What is the main theme called?
Answer: “Welcome to Jurassic Park” or the “Jurassic Park Theme” - Which award did John Williams win for the Jurassic Park score?
Answer: Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition - What instruments are featured prominently in the main theme?
Answer: French horns and strings - How was the T-Rex roar created?
Answer: Mixing sounds from multiple animals including elephants and tigers - What animal sound was used for the Brachiosaurus?
Answer: Whale songs - Who was the sound designer for the original film?
Answer: Gary Rydstrom - What sound was used for the Gallimimus stampede?
Answer: Horse galloping sounds - How were the raptor sounds created?
Answer: Dolphin clicks and screams mixed with other animal sounds - What creates the “breathing” sound of the T-Rex?
Answer: Air being blown through a large tube - Which piece plays during the helicopter arrival scene?
Answer: “Journey to the Island” - What sound effect accompanies the DNA explanation scene?
Answer: Synthesized “magical” sounds - How was the sound of dinosaur footsteps created?
Answer: Various methods including dropping heavy objects - What music plays during the T-Rex attack scene?
Answer: Mostly sound effects with minimal music - Which instrument represents the raptors in the score?
Answer: Metallic percussion and sharp strings - What sound was used for the Dilophosaurus’s calls?
Answer: Hawk and swan sounds - How many minutes of music did John Williams compose?
Answer: About 100 minutes - What recording technique was used for the dinosaur roars?
Answer: Multi-track recording and mixing - Which scene features no musical score?
Answer: The T-Rex attack on the cars (mostly sound effects) - What symphony has performed the Jurassic Park suite?
Answer: Many, including the Boston Pops Orchestra
Quotes and Memorable Lines Trivia
Some of these lines have become part of pop culture. Let’s see how many you remember!
- Complete this quote: “Life finds a…”
Answer: “way” - Who says “Hold on to your butts”?
Answer: Ray Arnold (Samuel L. Jackson) - Complete: “Clever…”
Answer: “girl” - What does Dr. Malcolm say about chaos theory?
Answer: Various quotes, but famously “Chaos theory teaches us that even the smallest of changes can have the largest consequences” - Who says “Spared no expense”?
Answer: John Hammond - Complete: “They’re moving in herds… they do move in…”
Answer: “herds” - What does Nedry say when he meets Dodgson?
Answer: “Dodgson! Dodgson! We’ve got Dodgson here!” - Who says “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear”?
Answer: It’s written on the mirror, but Ian Malcolm reads it - What does Dr. Grant say about the T-Rex’s vision?
Answer: “Don’t move a muscle. Its vision is based on movement” - Complete Hammond’s quote: “Welcome to…”
Answer: “Jurassic Park” - What does Dr. Malcolm say about the park’s safety?
Answer: “Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they never stopped to think if they should” - Who says “Shoot her! Shoot her!”?
Answer: Robert Muldoon - What does Tim say about the Unix system?
Answer: “This is Unix! I know this!” - What does Dr. Sattler say about being a vegetarian?
Answer: “I’m a vegetarian” (when offered Chilean sea bass) - Complete: “Must go faster, must go…”
Answer: “faster” - What does Hammond say about his ice cream?
Answer: He talks about how he likes all the flavors - Who says “We’re gonna make a fortune with this place”?
Answer: John Hammond - What does Dr. Malcolm say about dinosaurs and extinction?
Answer: “Dinosaurs had their shot, and nature selected them for extinction” - Complete: “When you gotta go, you gotta…”
Answer: “go” (Gennaro in the bathroom) - What does Owen say to his raptors in Jurassic World?
Answer: “Easy, Blue. Easy.”
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Production and Special Effects Trivia
The technical achievements of these movies changed Hollywood forever. Here’s what you should know about the magic behind the scenes.
- What was revolutionary about Jurassic Park’s special effects?
Answer: First convincing photorealistic CGI creatures - How many animatronic dinosaurs were built for the original film?
Answer: Several full-size and partial dinosaurs - What software was used for the CGI?
Answer: Custom software developed by ILM - How long did it take to render a single frame of CGI?
Answer: Several hours per frame - What was the budget for special effects in the original film?
Answer: About $15 million of the $63 million budget - Who supervised the digital effects?
Answer: Dennis Muren at ILM - What breakthrough did the T-Rex animatronic achieve?
Answer: Most sophisticated animatronic creature ever built at the time - How was the Brachiosaurus CGI scene created?
Answer: Combination of computer animation and practical effects - What challenge did rain create for the animatronics?
Answer: Water caused the T-Rex to shake uncontrollably - How many computers were used for the CGI?
Answer: Multiple Silicon Graphics workstations - What technique was used for the dinosaur skin textures?
Answer: Hand-painted texture maps - How were the practical dinosaur eyes created?
Answer: Custom-made glass eyes with mechanical mechanisms - What innovation was used for dinosaur movement?
Answer: Motion studies of modern animals - How long did the raptor suits take to build?
Answer: Several months each - What was used for the T-Rex’s saliva?
Answer: Methyl cellulose mixed with water - How were the CGI dinosaurs integrated with live action?
Answer: Motion tracking and compositing techniques - What reference materials were used for dinosaur behavior?
**Answer: Studies of birds, reptiles, and other modern animals - How many people worked on the animatronics team?
Answer: About 20-30 specialized technicians - What was the most complex animatronic sequence?
Answer: The T-Rex attack on the cars - How did they achieve realistic dinosaur breathing?
Answer: Pneumatic systems and careful animation timing
Locations and Sets Trivia
The exotic locations and incredible sets helped bring Jurassic Park to life. Let’s see what you know about where these movies were filmed!
- Where was most of the original Jurassic Park filmed?
Answer: Hawaii (primarily Kauai and Oahu) - What real location was used for the helicopter arrival scene?
Answer: Manawaiopuna Falls in Kauai, Hawaii - Where is the visitor center exterior located?
Answer: It was built as a set in Hawaii - What location doubled for the badlands in Montana?
Answer: Red Rock Canyon State Park in California - Where was the T-Rex attack scene filmed?
Answer: On soundstages at Universal Studios - What real building was used for the interior of the visitor center?
Answer: The Honolulu Museum of Art - Where was the “Welcome to Jurassic Park” gate scene filmed?
Answer: Blue Hole in Kauai, Hawaii - What location was used for the Gallimimus stampede?
Answer: Kualoa Ranch in Oahu, Hawaii - Where was Dennis Nedry’s Dilophosaurus encounter filmed?
Answer: In the rainforests of Kauai - What real location appears in The Lost World’s opening scene?
Answer: Fernwood Pacific Resort in Big Sur, California - Where was the San Diego sequence in The Lost World filmed?
Answer: Various locations in San Diego and Los Angeles - What location doubled for Site B in The Lost World?
Answer: Northern California forests and Hawaii - Where was Jurassic Park III primarily filmed?
Answer: Hawaii, with some California locations - What location was used for the plane crash scene in JP III?
Answer: Dillingham Airfield in Oahu, Hawaii - Where was the Jurassic World park filmed?
Answer: Various locations in Hawaii - What building doubled for the Jurassic World Innovation Center?
Answer: The Planting Fields Arboretum in New York - Where was the Mosasaurus lagoon filmed?
Answer: It was entirely CGI with some practical water elements - What location was used for the auction scene in Fallen Kingdom?
Answer: Cragside House in England - Where was the opening scene of Fallen Kingdom filmed?
Answer: Hawaii (representing Isla Nublar) - What locations were used for Jurassic World Dominion?
Answer: Multiple international locations including Malta, Canada, and California
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Why Jurassic Park Trivia is Perfect for Movie Nights and Gatherings
I don’t know about you, but there’s something special about bonding over shared movie memories. Jurassic Park trivia hits that sweet spot between entertainment and education – you’re not just testing knowledge, you’re reliving some of cinema’s most thrilling moments.
What I love most about Jurassic Park trivia is how it brings together multiple generations. My kids know the newer Jurassic World films inside and out, while I can still quote the original movie line by line. It’s like having a conversation that spans three decades of moviemaking magic.
Plus, let’s face it – who doesn’t love showing off their dinosaur knowledge? There’s something deeply satisfying about knowing obscure facts about velociraptors or remembering exactly what John Hammond’s ice cream flavor was in that famous kitchen scene.
How Did You Do?
Well, there you have it – over 200 Jurassic Park trivia questions that span the entire franchise! I have to admit, even as someone who’s watched these movies countless times with my family, putting together this collection reminded me of details I’d completely forgotten.
Whether you aced every section or learned something new about your favorite dinosaur movies, I hope you had as much fun testing your knowledge as I did creating these questions. There’s something special about diving deep into a franchise that has given us so many thrills, chills, and unforgettable moments over the past three decades.
Did you know all the answers, or did some of these questions stump you? I’d love to hear which section was your favorite – personally, I always get excited about the behind-the-scenes trivia because it shows just how much innovation and creativity went into bringing these prehistoric creatures to life.
These questions are perfect for your next movie night, family gathering, or any time you want to celebrate one of cinema’s greatest achievements. And hey, if you’re planning a Jurassic Park marathon, you now have plenty of conversation starters to keep everyone engaged between films!
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Remember, life finds a way – and so does great trivia! Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun with friends and family. After all, the best conversations often start with a simple question about something we all love.