{"id":4,"date":"2018-04-25T11:21:31","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T11:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dinoencounters.com.au\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-07-07T06:41:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T20:41:22","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fountainbridge.hu\/dinowp\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4\" class=\"elementor elementor-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-30f3d054 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"30f3d054\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-58bedacf\" data-id=\"58bedacf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87dfc06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"87dfc06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"about-hero\">\n  <div class=\"about-hero-text\">\n    <p class=\"eyebrow\">Who We Are<\/p>\n    <h2>Bringing the Past Alive<\/h2>\n    <p>Dino Encounters is a child-focused entertainment company built around an exciting, educational, dinosaur-based experience. Whether it's an unforgettable birthday or an educational school appearance, we offer a unique insight into our pre-historic world and the creatures that once ruled the planet.<\/p>\n    <p>Using puppetry and live actors, we deliver an unforgettable close-encounter experience designed to ignite the imagination.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"about-video\">\n    <div class=\"vid-frame\">\n      <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/JkVBJTll1NQ\" title=\"Dino Encounters\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e1ef7c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2e1ef7c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"about-hero\">\r\n  <div class=\"about-video\">\r\n    <div class=\"vid-frame\">\r\n      <video src=\"https:\/\/fountainbridge.hu\/dinowp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dino_encounters_Wynnum_Fringe_2022.webm\" title=\"Dino Encounters Wynnum Fringe 2022\" controls preload=\"metadata\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/video>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"about-video\">\r\n    <div class=\"vid-frame\">\r\n      <video src=\"https:\/\/fountainbridge.hu\/dinowp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Dino_encounters_2021.webm\" title=\"Dino Encounters 2021\" controls preload=\"metadata\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/video>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4522c2b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4522c2b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"about-team\">\n  <h2 class=\"section-title\">Meet Our Team<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"section-sub\">The passionate puppeteers, performers and palaeo-nerds behind every Dino Encounters show.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"team-list\">\n<article class=\"team-row\">\n  <figure class=\"team-figure\"><img class=\"team-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/fountainbridge.hu\/dinowp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_9303-2.jpg\" alt=\"Aidan \u2014 Dino Encounters Presenter\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure>\n  <div class=\"team-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"team-name\">Aidan<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"team-role\">Presenter<\/p>\n    <div class=\"team-bio\"><p>Hello! My name is Aidan and I'm one of the presenters for Dino Encounters.<\/p><p>While my highly skilled colleagues keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes, it's my job to talk to the kids, run games and keep things fun out front.<\/p><p>I was a huge dinosaur fanatic growing up and thought I'd be a palaeontologist for the longest time \u2014 until high school, when I discovered my passion for drama. Combining the two and sharing the prehistoric world with some theatrical flair really is a dream come true.<\/p><p>Currently I'm studying a Graduate Certificate in Music Studies at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, after completing a Bachelor of Music in Performance there in 2021.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"team-fav\"><span class=\"chip\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2l2.9 6.26L21.5 9l-5 4.6L18 21l-6-3.6L6 21l1.5-7.4-5-4.6 6.6-.74z\"\/><\/svg>Favourite dino: Triceratops<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"team-row\">\n  <figure class=\"team-figure\"><img class=\"team-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/fountainbridge.hu\/dinowp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_8838-1080x810.jpg\" alt=\"Andrew \u2014 Dino Encounters Prehistoric Entertainer\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure>\n  <div class=\"team-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"team-name\">Andrew<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"team-role\">Prehistoric Entertainer<\/p>\n    <div class=\"team-bio\"><p>My name is Andrew and I'm a prehistoric entertainer for Dino Encounters. My job is to entertain and educate children about the prehistoric world.<\/p><p>I host the interactive live shows and organise dinosaur-themed games for children's parties. I love that I can combine my two life-long passions: palaeontology and performing.<\/p><p>I'm proud to be part of such a talented team of puppeteers and creatives. Together, we bring prehistory to life. Currently I hold a Diploma of Screen and Media and will soon be studying towards a Bachelor of Science.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"team-fav\"><span class=\"chip\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2l2.9 6.26L21.5 9l-5 4.6L18 21l-6-3.6L6 21l1.5-7.4-5-4.6 6.6-.74z\"\/><\/svg>Favourite dino: Leaellynasaura<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"team-row\">\n  <figure class=\"team-figure\"><img class=\"team-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/fountainbridge.hu\/dinowp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_5232-1080x1348.jpg\" alt=\"Claudia \u2014 Dino Encounters Dino Keeper\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure>\n  <div class=\"team-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"team-name\">Claudia<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"team-role\">Dino Keeper<\/p>\n    <div class=\"team-bio\"><p>Hey there and lovely to meet you! My name is Claudia and I'm one of the presenting Dino Keepers at Dino Encounters. With the help of my dinosaur friends, my job is to entertain and educate kids about the wonders of the prehistoric world \u2014 all while creating a whole lot of fun.<\/p><p>My passion for all things fossilised and ancient began young. Every school holiday my mum would take me to the Queensland Museum to wonder, learn and join in as many programs as I could. After high school I volunteered there and worked across different exhibitions \u2014 you could almost say I grew up in a museum.<\/p><p>Currently I'm studying a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Queensland, majoring in ancient history. I plan to complete honours and then postgraduate Museum Studies, mixing my love of working with children with my love of spreading knowledge.<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"team-fav\"><span class=\"chip\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2l2.9 6.26L21.5 9l-5 4.6L18 21l-6-3.6L6 21l1.5-7.4-5-4.6 6.6-.74z\"\/><\/svg>Favourite dino: Brachiosaurus<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"team-row\">\n  <figure class=\"team-figure\"><img class=\"team-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/fountainbridge.hu\/dinowp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1135-2.jpg\" alt=\"Roland \u2014 Dino Encounters Founder & Operator\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure>\n  <div class=\"team-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"team-name\">Roland<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"team-role\">Founder & Operator<\/p>\n    <div class=\"team-bio\"><p>My name is Roland and I'm the founder and operator of Dino Encounters.<\/p><p>I've always admired dinosaurs and dreamed of creating a show that would entertain kids who share the same interest. Being a creative person, I had lots of fun putting together our handmade staging props and watching our dinosaur puppets come alive from a few sketches.<\/p><p>I'm proud to have a team of absolute dinosaur enthusiasts with a real passion for entertainment. With a strong customer-service background \u2014 and three young children of my own \u2014 I understand how important it is to get the entertainment right on special occasions. We're here to create memories that last. And we won't stop until you see us on a big stage!<\/p><\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/article>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-539e68e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"539e68e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"about-quote\">\n  <span class=\"qmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&ldquo;<\/span>\n  <blockquote>Hands down the best interactive learning experience we have seen. We absolutely loved having Dino Encounters at our centre \u2014 the most engaging show, and the children loved, loved, loved it. So did all the adults. 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