Campaign to save iconic Drumheller dinosaur from extinction

In Drumheller, a passionate movement has emerged to preserve Tyra, the town’s beloved tyrannosaurus and an enduring symbol of its Dinosaur Capital heritage. Community supporters are protesting proposals that could retire the dinosaur from public display, fearing significant cultural and economic impacts. The campaign has rallied local residents around the cause, emphasizing both the historical importance and tourist draw that Tyra represents.


cbc.ca / 'Special to the world': Supporters petition to save Drumheller, Alta., dinosaur

A decision to dismantle Tyra the Tyrannosaurus, known as the world's largest dinosaur, has drawn public backlash and a petition to save the structure has more than 20,000 signatures.

nationalpost.com / Drumheller trying to save ‘world’s largest dinosaur’ from being dismantled

Local chamber of commerce owns the attraction and says it's 'firm' on decision to take down Tyra the Tyrannosaurus Rex

globalnews.ca / Support growing to save Drumheller’s beloved dinosaur Tyra

A petition to prevent Drumheller's famous dinosaur Tyra from going extinct has now garnered more than 20,000 signatures. Residents have 5 years to come up with a plan to save her.

theglobeandmail.com / Drumheller residents hope to save beloved dinosaur

The town of 8,400 northeast of Calgary bills itself as the Dinosaur Capital of the World

thestar.com / 'Special to the world': Supporters hope to save beloved Drumheller dinosaur

DRUMHELLER - A plan to send Tyra the tyrannosaurus, the popular tourist attraction that towers over the skyline in Drumheller, Alta., into proverbial extinction has sparked demands that she be spared.

winnipegfreepress.com / ‘Special to the world’: Supporters hope to save beloved Drumheller dinosaur

citynews.ca / ‘Special to the world’: Supporters hope to save beloved Drumheller dinosaur

Plan to retire Tyra, Drumheller's iconic tyrannosaurus, has sparked protest. This small town—with its Dinosaur Capital title and the renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum—views Tyra as a key tourist attraction and symbol of local heritage that must be preserved.


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