Netflix's Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous is an eight-episode animated series set during the events of Jurassic World. It follows the adventures of Darius Bowman, a young teen who wins a video game contest and gets the prize of a lifetime – an invitation to attend Jurassic World’s Camp Cretaceous.

A new Jurassic Park story means more chances to explore the island and all the unique dinosaurs on it. Camp Cretaceous brings back plenty of fan-favorite dinos, but it also introduces a few new ones that have never been the focus of the series.

Updated on November 1st, 2022 by Jordan Iacobucci:

Camp Cretaceous has come to an end after five award-winning seasons, marking one of the best additions to the Jurassic Park franchise in years. But the series isn't quite finished yet, with an interactive special titled Hidden Adventure set to hit Netflix later this month. The final installment in this animated series is sure to deliver the same level of fun, fear, and mayhem as it keeps the dinosaur-centric franchise going.

15 Compsognathus

Compsognathus in Camp Cretaceous

The Compsognathus (AKA the "Compy") is a tiny predator featured throughout the Jurassic Park films. The small pack hunters may not be particularly dangerous on their own, but they tend to live in large numbers and will attack when threatened. Dieter Stark learned this the hard way in The Lost World, after taunting and electrocuting one for fun.

Camp Cretaceous references this moment from The Lost World when Kenji Kon considers tasing a Compsognathus at the park. Thankfully, he thinks better of this action and escapes the grisly fate of Stark. Lana Molina wasn't so lucky in season 5, however.

14 Brachiosaurus

A Brontosaurus in Camp Cretaceous

The Brachiosaurus are gentle giants that have always been a steady and instrumental piece of the Jurassic Park films. These long-necked sauropods could grow to be over 40 feet tall, and they were the very first dinosaurs that Dr. Grant, Dr. Sattler, and Ian Malcolm came in contact with in the original film.

These beautiful herbivores were also some of the first dinosaurs that the kids were introduced to in Camp Cretaceous when they zip-lined over a herd of them. Their quiet power and tremendous beauty are enough to leave any passersby in total awe.

13 Velociraptor

Velociraptor in Camp Cretaceous

Though Velociraptors are not a heavy focus in Camp Cretaceous, they make a terrifying impression on Darius and Kenji when the two get trapped in their enclosure. Jurassic's version of the Velociraptor is no doubt one of the most fascinating dinosaurs, though the films focus on the species far more than the series itself.

Raptors are shown to be incredibly intelligent, possessing the ability to problem-solve, coordinate hunts, and even open doors. Quick, agile, and highly intelligent, these deadly pack hunters are some of the most popular dinosaurs in the franchise.

12 Sinoceratops

Sinoceratops in Camp Cretaceous

Standing at about ten feet tall and twenty feet long, the Sinoceratops may not be meat-eaters, but they are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to herbivores. Like the well-known Triceratops, Sinos have a similar look with one large nasal horn and a tall frilled horn coming up from the back of its skull.

The Sinoceratops are one species of dinosaur that certainly doesn't get its just due in the Jurassic Park films, making its feature in Camp Cretaceous all the more spectacular. While they may not be the most dangerous dino, they prove time and time again that one doesn't want to get on their bad side.

11 Parasaurolophus (Bioluminescent)

Camp Cretaceous kids in kayak cave with Parasaurolophus

In the action-packed season finale of Camp Cretaceous, the kids are chased into Jurassic World's River Adventure where they paddle down a river and through a group of bioengineered, bioluminescent Parasaurolophus.

These herd animals are hadrosaurs (or duck-billed dinosaurs) that stand about thirteen feet tall. Though these dinosaurs are amazing on their own, their bioluminescence definitely makes them significantly cooler.

10 Dilophosaurus

Dilophosaurus in Camp Cretaceous

Dilophosaurus is a dinosaur species that feature heavily in this franchise and are perhaps best known for killing Dennis Nedry in the original Jurassic Park. They appear in the final season of Camp Cretaceous as well, where they terrorize the surviving campers.

Dilophosaurus is easily one of the most terrifying dinosaurs in the franchise, thanks to its sharp teeth, ability to shoot venom, and proclivity to play with its prey. Its fearsomeness and importance to the franchise certainly make Dilophosaurus one of Camp Cretaceous's coolest species of dinosaur.

9 Pteranodon

Pteranodon in Camp Cretaceous

A bird-like flying reptile, the mighty Pteronodon is a predator whose name means "toothless wing," but despite the gentle-sounding name, these large, winged creatures are still extremely dangerous and wreak plenty of havoc in the series.

Often scavengers, Pteranodons can have a wingspan of 26 to 33 feet, which allows them to easily swoop down on fish or other prey when they hunt. These giant birds can be seen terrorizing humans in Jurassic Park III, Jurassic World, and Camp Cretaceous.

8 Ankylosaurus

Ankylosaurus in Camp Cretaceous

Easily one of the coolest herbivores in the series is the armor-plated Ankylosaurus. Covered in bony plates and long, thick spikes, the Anky used its clubbed tail as a weapon against attacking predators.

Only an occasional glimpse of this awesome dino was caught previously in the Jurassic films, but the Ankylosaurus plays a significant role in Camp Cretaceous when Ben grows attached to a newly hatched baby that he names "Bumpy". Its absolutely adorable nature and closeness to Ben truly make this herbivore stand out amidst the many other dinosaurs in the series.

7 Nothosaurus

Nothosaurus in Camp Cretaceous

The Nothosaurus is a water-dwelling dinosaur kept at Mantah Corp Island in season 5 of Camp Cretaceous. This semi-aquatic dinosaur species is large, powerful, and hungry, making it a fearsome foe for the survivors that are unfortunate enough to encounter it.

While Nothosaurus is certainly a threat to humans, it proves its might against other dinosaurs as well. Its most memorable scene in Camp Cretaceous involves its quick and flawless victory over a Dilophosaurus, killing the mighty creature in seconds.

6 Mosasaurus

Mosasaurus in Camp Cretaceous

The massive Mosasaurus is one of the only sea-dwelling predators featured in the franchise. A key attraction at Jurassic World, the Mosasaurus averaged over 50 feet long and is thought to have fed on large fish, sharks, and even other mosasaurs.

While not technically considered a dinosaur, Mosasurus remains one of the most fascinating species in the Jurassic World series. The sheer scale of the creature is enough to invite awe and fear at the same time, resulting in its frequent recurrence in the franchise.

5 Baryonyx

Baryonyx roaring in Jurassic World Evolution

The Baryonyx was a species of dinosaur with a jaw resembling that of an alligator. The creature has appeared in nearly every installment of the Jurassic Park franchise, including Camp Cretaceous, wherein it plays a prominent role in the second season.

The three Baryonyx featured in Camp Cretaceous, Grim, Chaos, and Limbo, are a massive threat to the characters therein. They prove that they are not a force to be messed with, especially when the villainous Tiff attempts to hunt them, leading to her own demise.

4 Scorpius Rex

Scorpius Rex in Camp Cretaceous

As has been the case for the Jurassic World franchise in recent years, Camp Cretaceous deals with certain dinosaurs that were specifically bred by InGen. Scorpius Rex is one such species, which is a hybrid of a Carnotaurus, Tyrannosaurus, and a Velociraptor, along with several other lesser species.

Like the other hybrid dinosaurs in the series, Scorpius Rex is incredibly adept at killing its prey, hunting for sport rather than for survival. The beast may not be a real-life dinosaur, but it is certainly one worth fearing.

3 Tyrannosaurus Rex

A Tyrannosaurus Rex in Camp Cretaceous

All dinosaur fans love the Tyrannosaurus Rex, which made the wait for the species to show up in Camp Cretaceous all the more treacherous. Fans thankfully didn't have to wait long, with the T-Rex showing up in early seasons to wreak havoc on what was left of Jurassic World.

There are few species of dinosaur more amazing than the Tyrannosaurus Rex, as the Jurassic Park franchise is well aware of. In both the films and the series, the T-Rex is treated as the king of the dinosaurs, and even occasionally branded a hero.

2 Indominus Rex

Indominus Rex roars at Camp Cretaceous

A hybrid created by Dr. Henry Wu and the other InGen geneticists, the Indominus Rex is a mix of many species, including both Inosaurus Rex and Velociraptor DNA. Desperate to boost ticket sales and interest in the park, the Indominus was created as a new attraction, but the scientists and the Jurassic World investors underestimated how intelligent and aggressive she would be.

The Indominus Rex is just as powerful and destructive in Camp Cretaceous as it is in Jurassic World, using its varied abilities to kill its quarry for sport. Despite its amazing features, the Indominus Rex should never have been created in the first place.

1 Carnotaurus

Carnotaurus in Camp Cretaceous

There used to be a time when the T-Rex was the scariest thing in Jurassic Park, but even at only 12 feet tall, the Carnotaurus can give Rexy and the Indominus a run for their money. Despite its unusual features when compared to other carnivores, the Carnotaurus was certainly not a species to mess around with.

Being smaller and lower to the ground, the Carnotaurus is fast and slightly more agile than other larger carnivores. Highly aggressive and territorial, the Carnotaurus (meaning "meat-eating bull") seemingly tirelessly hunts down the kids throughout the show as they struggle to find a way out of the park.

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