Starting as just a two person fossil wholesaler and restoration business back in 2004, Dino Lab Inc has slowly evolved over the years into a 3-part business: a working prep lab restoring some of the world’s rarest fossils, an educational destination for learning about (and touching!) fossils, and an incredible Prehistoric Boutique.
Beginning as a wholesaler of fossils to museums, galleries, and collectors, they found that many of their pieces required some extra care to look their best (they rarely come out of the ground completely intact). Terry put his primary focus on the aquisition and restoration of the specimens and Carly began planning a business that would involve welcoming and educating the community.
Fast forward to 2018 Dino Lab Inc became not just a concept, but a fully actualized dream. A hands on dinosaur experience meant to inspire a whole new generation of natural history enthusiasts.
(They give credit to their friends and family, for their encouragement and support.)
"To do what we do, we have to have a team that’s at the top of their field. Not only a highly skilled, but an authentic, mutually supportive family. Pictured below are these people. If we had a megaphone we’d be yelling at the top of our lungs about how much we appreciate them.
Alas, this is the internet so bolded text, a photo shoot, and witty captions will have to do.
Thanks team, you ARE Dino Lab!"
Favourite dinosaur: Stegosaurus
Fun fact:
He can remember any and all sports trivia from the last 50 years, and has won a few poker tournaments. Has no idea we changed his title on here 4 years ago though... ;)
Favourite dinosaur: Carnotaurus
Never mind the tiny arms, it was still bad@ss!
Fun fact: She took up heavy lifting at 50 and can deadlift 275 lbs...or...your mom.
Favourite dinosaur:
Othnielosaurus
Fun fact:
At 19 years old, he ran on foot from Canada to Mexico
Favourite dinosaur: Diplodocus
Fun fact: In addition to being a red seal electrician she is mom to the best shop dogs ever!
Favourite dinosaur:
Stegosaurus & Kentrosaurus
Fun fact:
Started collecting fossils 40 years ago
Favorite Dinosaur:
Gorgosaurus
Fun Fact:
She always wanted to prep dinosaurs when she grew up and here she is now, doing a phenomenal job at it!
Favourite Dinosaurs: Sinosauropteryx & Stegosaurus
Fun fact: She's an artist that loves making miniatures as well as full scale set and prop design for theatre productions. When not working, or creating art you'll find her sailing.
Favourite dinosaur: Therizinosaurus
Fun fact: She's fully qualified to helm a cargo ship
Favourite dinosaur: Brontosaurus
Fun Fact: His eyes are two different colours ...would be even more fun if one of them shot a laser beam.
Favourite dinosaur:
Euoplocephalus
Fun fact:
He has spent over 24 years as a flamenco guitarist
Favourite dinosaur: Dilophosaurus
Fun fact: They collect bones and teeth ....
Even more fun fact: We won't tell you what kind of bones or teeth, or how they obtain them.
Favourite dinosaur: Triceratops
Fun fact: Became a dive master at 18 years old.
Favourite dinosaurs: Triceratops & Ankylosaurus
Fun fact: He was once trapped in a bank ATM vestibule by a wolf.
Favourite dinosaur: Parasaurolophus
Fun fact: He is an accomplished artist and graphic novelist. He enjoys filmmaking, painting, and sculpture
Favourite dinosaur: Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai
Fun facts: Their passion for dinosaurs began in early childhood with their first word, "Brachiosaurus." They specialize in digital art and wildlife photography.
Favourite prehistoric creature is Hallucigenia.
Fun fact: Thinks Halloween should be a stat holiday.
Other fun fact: That's why Carly put his resume in the call back pile ;)
Favourite dinosaur: Utahraptor
Fun Fact: Got mocked mercilessly by Jerry Seinfeld while at his stand up show.
Favourite dinosaur : Megaraptor
Fun fact: Asked for an RC flying skeleton of a Quetzalquatlus from Santa in Kindergarten
Favourite Dinosaur: Spinosaurus
Fun fact: She is an operatic soprano & huge horror buff. So serious about the macabre that she made front page news for her Ghostface costume!
What's YOUR favourite scary movie?
Favourite dinosaur: Psittacosaurus
Fun fact: Kalene is a biologist that helped develop The Non-profit Passport To Science Foundation and has started a mobile STEM outreach program called Build-A-Brain.
Favorite dinosaur: Sinosauropteryx
Fun fact: Likes bugs just as much as dinosaurs and has an annual pass to the Bug Zoo.
Favourite dinosaur: Parasaurolophus
Fun fact: They trained for over 10 years as a ballet dancer.
Favorite dinosaur: Microraptor.
Fun fact: They have licked a rock older then the planet and licked where dinosaurs have walked.
Favourite Dinosaur Bone: Vertebrae
Fun Fact, Has better beard than all other team members.