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A 25-foot inflatable Tyrannosaurus rex stands outdoors surrounded by green trees.

Summer of Dinos: Photo Contest

TyrannoMorris Rex wants his photo taken with YOU! This 25-foot dinosaur somehow avoided extinction and traveled 66 million years into the future for Summer of Dinos! Capture this amazing moment with yourself, family, and friends in our photo contest for a chance to win a family membership to the Morris Arboretum & Gardens and a feature on our social media!
 
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Five men pose in front of a 25-foot inflatable Tyrannosaurus rex outdoors in a green space.
HOW TO ENTER
  • Visit the Morris and take a photo with TyrannoMorris Rex.
  • Post it on your Instagram or Facebook feed, tag @morrisarboretum, and include the hashtag #summerofdinos.
  • Note: Your account must be set to public to enter so we can see your post.
THE PRIZES
  • The winner will receive a family membership for one year.
  • The winning photo will be featured on our Instagram and Facebook pages with credit.
THE DETAILS
  • Contest runs from July 1 – July 31, 2024
  • Winners will be announced on Friday, August 2, and notified via direct message, as well as tagged in the winner announce post across Instagram and Facebook.
JUDGING

Contest entries will be judged by a jury of three highly specialized Morris employees with impeccable photographic taste, otherwise known as the Marketing Department, on the following criteria:

  • Creativity (50%) – Points for originality and fun!
  • Representation of Morris Arboretum & Garden (25%) – Points for showcasing the unique sense of place that can only be found within our gardens.
  • Photo (25%) – Points for aesthetic appeal, including balanced color and lighting.
CONTEST RULES
  • All entries must tag and follow @morrisarboretum and include the hashtag #summerofdinos
  • Submissions will not be accepted after the July 31 deadline.
  • All photos must be original work, taken by the entrants.
  • By entering the Summer of Dinos photo contest, entrants agree that photos submitted can be used by the Morris on our social media pages with photographer credit.

Questions? Send us a DM on social media at @morrisarboretum or email marketing@morrisarboretum.org.