Dino Dome

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Monstrous meat-eaters, humble herbivores and stealthy scavengers meet in the Dino Dome for the greatest race of all time. But there’s a catch: the landscape is never the same! From deserts and volcanoes to the deep sea and suburban streets… anything goes in the Dino Dome! Cheer on your favourite prehistoric predators while learning about their strengths, weaknesses and quirks in an action-packed Mesozoic mash-up of science fact and fiction.

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Team Theropod v Team Stegosauria
Team Theropod v Team Stegosauria episode artwork
Yesterday at 5:00 PM

Mean meat-eaters Team Theropod take on spiky-backed Team Stegosauria in the grand final of the Dino Dome Teams Challenge!

Team Theropod: Carnotaurus and Velociraptor (Late Cretaceous), and Gasosaurus (Mid Jurassic).

Team Stegosauria: Stegosaurus, Kentrosaurus and Chungkingosaurus (Late Jurassic).

The teams will face off in a race around Sydney Harbour!

And keep your ears and eyes on Dino Dome, because we'll be announcing the winner of our Design Your Dream Dino Dome competition very soon!

Download your favourite team colouring-in sheets and the Teams Challenge poster where you can see...


Team Megafauna v Team Stegosauria
Team Megafauna v Team Stegosauria episode artwork
10/14/2026

Monstrous mammals Team Megafauna take on spiky-backed Team Stegosauria in Round Two of the Dino Dome Teams Challenge.

Team Megafauna: Woolly Mammoth, Diprotodon and Megatherium (Middle Pleistocene).

Team: Stegosauria: Stegosaurus, Kentrosaurus and Chungkingosaurus (Late Jurassic).

The teams will face off in a race through Zambia's Mushitu swamp forest.

Download your favourite team colouring-in sheets and the Teams Challenge poster where you can see the Round One match-ups. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the poster as they progress through the competition. 

Download colouring sheets hereDownload t...


Team Ceratopsian v Team Theropod
Team Ceratopsian v Team Theropod episode artwork
10/07/2026

Horned herbivores Team Ceratopsian take on mean meat-eaters Team Theropod in Round Two of the Dino Dome Teams Challenge.

Team Ceratopsian: Triceratops, Pentaceratops and Torosaurus, all from the Late Cretaceous.

Team Theropod: Carnotaurus and Velociraptor (Late Cretaceous), and Gasosaurus (Mid Jurassic).

The teams will face off in a race through Madagascar's Tsingy De Bemaraha nature reserve.

Download your favourite team colouring-in sheets and the Teams Challenge poster where you can see the Round One match-ups. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the poster as they progress...


Team Sauropod v Team Stegosauria
Team Sauropod v Team Stegosauria episode artwork
09/30/2026

Towering long-necks Team Sauropod take on spiky backs Team Stegosauria in Round One of the Dino Dome Teams Challenge.

Team Sauropod: Diplodocus and Supersaurus (Late Jurassic), and Patagotitan (Early Cretaceous).

Team Stegosaur: Stegosaurus, Kentrosaurus and Chungkingosaurus (Late Jurassic).

The teams will face off in a race through the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia.

Download your favourite team colouring-in sheets and the Teams Challenge poster where you can see the Round One match-ups. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the poster as they progress through the competition. 


Team Ankylosaur v Team Megafauna
Team Ankylosaur v Team Megafauna episode artwork
09/23/2026

Armoured dinos Team Ankylosaur take on massive mammals Team Megafauna in Round One of the Dino Dome Teams Challenge!

Team Ankylosaur: Ankylosaurus and Euoplocephalus (Late Cretaceous), and Cryptosaurus (Late Jurassic).

Team Megafauna: Woolly Mammoth, Diprotodon and Megatherium (Middle Pleistocene).

The teams will face off in a race up Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro.

Download your favourite team colouring-in sheets and the Teams Challenge poster where you can see the Round One match-ups. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the poster as they progress through the competition. 

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Team Theropod v Team Ornithopod
Team Theropod v Team Ornithopod episode artwork
09/16/2026

Cunning carnivores Team Theropod take on heavy herbivores Team Ornithopod in Round One of the Dino Dome Teams Challenge!

Team Theropod: Carnotaurus and Velociraptor (Late Cretaceous), and Gasosaurus (Mid Jurassic).

Team Ornithopod: Iguanodon and Muttaburrasaurus (Early Cretaceous), and Lambeosaurus (Late Cretaceous).

The teams will face off in a race through Mount Kosciuszko National Park!

Download your favourite team colouring-in sheets and the Teams Challenge poster where you can see the Round One match-ups. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the poster as they progress through the...


Team Ceratopsian v Team Pterosaur
Team Ceratopsian v Team Pterosaur episode artwork
09/09/2026

Horned herbivores Team Ceratopsian take on fierce flyers Team Pterosaur in Round One of the Dino Dome Teams Challenge!  

Team Ceratopsian: Triceratops, Pentaceratops and Torosaurus, all from the Late Cretaceous. 

Team Pterosaur: Quetzalcoatlus (Late Cretaceous), Moganopterus (Early Cretaceous) and Dimorphodon (early Jurassic). 

The teams will face off in a race through Tokyo, Japan! 

Download your favourite team colouring-in sheets and the Teams Challenge poster where you can see the Round One match-ups. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the poster as they progress through the competition. 

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Introducing the Dino Dome Teams Challenge
Introducing the Dino Dome Teams Challenge episode artwork
09/02/2026

The Dino Dome is about to get crowded!

In this season, trios will be racing relay-style in the inaugural Dino Dome Teams Challenge!

Winning clades will advance to the next round until only two remain for the grand final and the elusive Dino Dome Teams Challenge trophy!

Download your favourite team colouring-in sheets and the Teams Challenge poster where you can see the Round One match-ups. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the poster as they progress through the competition. 

And don’t forget to enter our...


Your favourite podcasts now have a new home on ABC listen!
08/23/2026

From next week, the ABC kids listen app will be closed. ABC kids listen radio and podcasts are packing up and moving over to the ABC listen app. There you’ll find a kids’ tab where you can create your very own kids’ profile and pick a fun avatar!  

Look out for brand new episodes of your favourite podcasts like Dino Dome and Imagine This coming in September! 

For awesome podcasts to play, music to move to and stories and soundtracks for sleep, ask your grown-up to head to the kids’ tab on the ABC listen app...


ABC Kids listen is moving!
07/20/2026

ABC Kids listen radio and podcasts are about to have a brand-new home! We’re packing up and moving over to the ABC listen app. There you’ll find a kids’ tab where you can create your very own kids’ profile and pick a fun avatar! 

For awesome podcasts to play, music to move to and stories and soundtracks for sleep, ask your grown-up to head to the kids’ tab on the ABC listen app.  

You can download it free from your app store. 

If you have any questions relating to this change, more information can be found here...


Patagotitan vs Rajasaurus
Patagotitan vs Rajasaurus episode artwork
04/22/2026

It's the moment the world has been waiting for - the grand final of the Dino Dome World Cup! Will Argentina's Patagotitan or India's Rajasaurus take home the trophy after a race across the Andes?


Rajasaurus vs Nuralagus
Rajasaurus vs Nuralagus episode artwork
04/15/2026

India's Rajasaurus races Spain's Nuralagus in Round Two of the Dino Dome World Cup. Will the fierce theropod or the giant rabbit have what it takes to claim victory in an underground cave?


Patagotitan vs Microraptor
Patagotitan vs Microraptor episode artwork
04/08/2026

Argentina's Patagotitan takes on China's Microraptor in Round Two of the Dino Dome World Cup! Will the giant or the pocket rocket win in a race across the Great Wall of China?


Archelon vs Nuralagus
Archelon vs Nuralagus episode artwork
04/01/2026

The United States of America's Archelon races Spain's Nuralagus in Round One of the Dino Dome World Cup! Will the sea turtle or the rabbit have what it takes to win a battle in the Big Apple?


Rugops vs Rajasaurus
Rugops vs Rajasaurus episode artwork
03/25/2026

Niger's Rugops takes on India's Rajasaurus in Round One of the Dino Dome World Cup. Which theropod will triumph in a race across the Sahara Desert?


Microraptor vs Ceoptera
Microraptor vs Ceoptera episode artwork
03/18/2026

China's Microraptor takes on Scotland's Ceoptera in Round One of the Dino Dome World Cup! Will the tiny glider or the tough pterosaur win the battle through Scottish skies?


Minmi vs Patagotitan
Minmi vs Patagotitan episode artwork
03/11/2026

Australia's Minmi takes on Argentina's Patagotitan in Round One of the Dino Dome World Cup! Will the armoured Aussie or the huge sauropod have what it takes in a race through the iconic landmarks of Canberra?


Introducing the Dino Dome World Cup
Introducing the Dino Dome World Cup episode artwork
03/04/2026

Dino Dome is back... on a new global scale!

In this season, racers will be representing their home countries in the inaugural Dino Dome World Cup!

Round One winners will advance to the next round until there are only two countries left in the grand final where they'll battle it out for the Dino Dome World Cup!

Download the tournament poster on the Dino Dome website where you can see the Round One match-ups. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the board as they progress through the competition...


Carnotaurus vs Spinosaurus
Carnotaurus vs Spinosaurus episode artwork
08/06/2025

The grand final of the Dino Dome Knockout is here! It’s game day for two king-sized carnivores – Carnotaurus and Spinosaurus. Who will claim victory and the elusive Dino Dome trophy after racing through the crater of the asteroid that wiped out all of the dinosaurs?

Download the tournament poster on the Dino Dome website. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the board as your favourite racers progress through the competition. Find everything you need here:

https://www.abc.net.au/kidslisten/programs/dino-dome/knockout-poster/105422332


Spinosaurus vs Titanoboa
Spinosaurus vs Titanoboa episode artwork
07/30/2025

Round One winners Spinosaurus and Titanoboa return to the Dome to close out Round Two of the Dino Dome Knockout! Will the colossal carnivore or the supersized snake have the edge in a big top circus arena?

Download the tournament poster on the Dino Dome website. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the board as your favourite racers progress through the competition. Find everything you need here:

https://www.abc.net.au/kidslisten/programs/dino-dome/knockout-poster/105422332


Carnotaurus vs Ferrodraco
Carnotaurus vs Ferrodraco episode artwork
07/23/2025

Round One winners Carnotaurus and Ferrodraco go head-to-head in Round Two of the Dino Dome Knockout! Will the stomper or the flyer have what it takes to win a race through a super-sized shopping centre?

Download the tournament poster on the Dino Dome website. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the board as your favourite racers progress through the competition. Find everything you need here:

https://www.abc.net.au/kidslisten/programs/dino-dome/knockout-poster/105422332


Diamantinasaurus vs Spinosaurus
Diamantinasaurus vs Spinosaurus episode artwork
07/16/2025

New contender Diamantinasaurus challenges ex-winner Spinosaurus in the first round of the Dino Dome Knockout! Will the long-neck or the sail-back take the win in a race through a waterfront shipping yard? 

Download the tournament poster on the Dino Dome website. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the board as your favourite racers progress through the competition. Find everything you need here:

https://www.abc.net.au/kidslisten/programs/dino-dome/knockout-poster/105422332


Ichthyosaurus vs Titanoboa
Ichthyosaurus vs Titanoboa episode artwork
07/09/2025

New racer Ichthyosaurus takes on veteran Titanoboa in the first round of the Dino Dome Knockout! Will the swimmer or the slitherer win in a race through an underwater city?

Download the tournament poster on the Dino Dome website. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the board as your favourite racers progress through the competition. Find everything you need here:

https://www.abc.net.au/kidslisten/programs/dino-dome/knockout-poster/105422332


Ferrodraco vs Pterodactylus
Ferrodraco vs Pterodactylus episode artwork
07/02/2025

Fresh face Ferradraco takes on former racer Pterodactylus in the first round of the Dino Dome Knockout! Will the Aussie or the German have what it takes to win a race along a rugged coastline?

Download the tournament poster on the Dino Dome website. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the board as your favourite racers progress through the competition. Find everything you need here:

https://www.abc.net.au/kidslisten/programs/dino-dome/knockout-poster/105422332


Kentrosaurus vs Carnotaurus
Kentrosaurus vs Carnotaurus episode artwork
06/25/2025

Debut racer Kentrosaurus takes on former champ Carnotaurus in the first round of the Dino Dome Knockout! Will the plant-eater or the meat-eater advance to Round Two after a race among the wild animals of the Serengeti?

Download the tournament poster on the Dino Dome website. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the board as your favourite racers progress through the competition. Find everything you need here: https://www.abc.net.au/kidslisten/programs/dino-dome/knockout-poster/105422332


Introducing the Dino Dome Knockout
Introducing the Dino Dome Knockout episode artwork
06/18/2025

Dino Dome is back… but not as you know it!

After 50 roaring races in the dome, we're bringing back former competitors to go head-to-head with fresh faces in a new, nail-biting, Dino Dome Knockout!!!

Round One winners will advance to the next round until there are only two left in the grand final where they'll battle it out for the Dino Dome Cup!

Download the tournament poster on the Dino Dome website where you can see the Round One match-ups. There are also dino printables to cut out and move across the board as...


Puertasaurus vs Turiasaurus
Puertasaurus vs Turiasaurus episode artwork
11/20/2024

It's our birthday! Dino Dome is celebrating our 50th episode with a lunar racecourse that's out of this world! Listen along as two 50-tonne titanosaurs make their way over moon rocks, through meteor showers and a cacophony of dinosaur sounds created by you!


Citipati vs Pinacosaurus
Citipati vs Pinacosaurus episode artwork
11/13/2024

It's a searing slog across a salt pan today with our racers battling bogs, birds, and bugs in the Dino Dome! Will long-legged Citipati's speed be the winning edge or does stout Pina have the strength to swipe the trophy?


Thapunngaka vs Ambopteryx
Thapunngaka vs Ambopteryx episode artwork
11/06/2024

It's Dino Dome Fact-o-saurus Tim Richards' time to shine as the pterosaur he named, Thapunngaka Shawi, goes wing to beak against bat-like Ambopteryx in the Daintree rainforest. Which fearsome flyer will take the trophy? Or will sweet sugar gliders clean up?


Agrosaurus vs Ozraptor
Agrosaurus vs Ozraptor episode artwork
10/30/2024

Crikey! Little legends Agrosaurus and Ozraptor hit the frog and toad for a ripper race across the dusty outback. Will a tucker-filled road train help with the hard yakka? Or will a mob of camels spit the dummy and cause a blue?


Prionosuchus vs Plesiosaurus
Prionosuchus vs Plesiosaurus episode artwork
10/23/2024

It's a race against the clock as Prionosuchus and Plesiosaurus risk being pickled in a super salty lake. They'll slip through sticky mud, dodge crystal pillars and face a deep, dark cave. But why is the water turning blood-red?


Jaxartosaurus vs Edmontosaurus
Jaxartosaurus vs Edmontosaurus episode artwork
10/16/2024

Duck-billed dinos Jaxartosaurus and Edmontosaurus plough through a modern-day park. They'll demolish daisies, tangle with trees and make a splash in the pond while ruffling the feathers of a flock of cranky ducks.


Send us your roars!
10/13/2024

Can you roar like a dinosaur?  It's our birthday and to celebrate we want to include your roarsome voices in our 50th episode!Record your best dinosaur noise – from squawks, to roars, groans, or grumbles - for a chance to be included in the podcast. Send your audio to [email protected] before November 10th, 2024.What are you waiting for? Let’s get ready to roaaaaarrrrr!


Bambiraptor vs Atrociraptor
Bambiraptor vs Atrociraptor episode artwork
10/09/2024

Mini meat-eaters Bambiraptor and Atrociraptor head underground for a race through a subway system. They'll face oncoming trains, weave through tunnels, and leap across platforms, but will a rat pack send them off-track? 


Dreadnoughtus vs Saltasaurus
Dreadnoughtus vs Saltasaurus episode artwork
10/02/2024

Argentinian titans Dreadnoughtus and Saltasaurus go head-to-head through a forest filled with the tallest trees on Earth. Will they lose their way in the misty maze? And will a shower of salamanders rain on their parade?


Woolly Mammoth vs Sabre Tooth Tiger
Woolly Mammoth vs Sabre Tooth Tiger episode artwork
09/25/2024

Ice age icons Woolly Mammoth and Sabre Tooth Tiger slip and slide through a modern-day ski resort. They'll climb a mountain, soar over a jump and claw their way across an ice rink, all while steering clear of their biggest threats (Tim and Amanda).


T-Rex vs Brontosaurus
T-Rex vs Brontosaurus episode artwork
09/18/2024

Famous racers T-Rex and Brontosaurus return to the spotlight in a race through Hollywood. They'll dodge traffic and flashing cameras on the Walk of Fame, while a cat cameo threatens to steal the show.


Dunkleosteus vs Tylosaurus
Dunkleosteus vs Tylosaurus episode artwork
06/05/2024

Scary swimmers Dunkleosteus and Tylosaurus soar through the seas of the Great Australian Bight in our final race of the season! They'll dodge turtles, water weeds, falling rocks and stormy weather... but will a pod of baby whales be safe?


Suzhousaurus vs Pegomastax
Suzhousaurus vs Pegomastax episode artwork
05/29/2024

Super-sized slasher Suzhousaurus races the prickly pint-sized Pegomastax through a horrid heathland. They'll thunder through thistles and thorns, while Amanda waits at the finish line with some tweezers. 


Oryctodromeus vs Deinocheirus
Oryctodromeus vs Deinocheirus episode artwork
05/22/2024

It's a regal race through a palace! Will hungry Deinocheirus be delayed by the royal banquet? Will little Oryctodromeus be hampered by palace peacocks? And what's that woof....? Look out, it's the Queen's corgis!