An industrialist invites some experts to visit his theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a power failure, the creatures run loose, putting everyone's lives, including his grandchildren's, in danger.
Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, Kern County, California, United States of America
Scene: (archaeological dig)
Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, United States of America
Scene: (waterfall)
CBS Studio Center, Woodbridge Street, Studio City Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 91604, United States of America
33400, Cantil Road, Cantil, Kern County, California, 93519, United States of America
Scene: (archaeological dig)
National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua‘i - South Shore, Lawai Road, Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, 96756, United States of America
Scene: (electric fence on Islar Nublar)
National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua‘i - South Shore, Lawai Road, Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, 96756, United States of America
Scene: (dinosaur island: Islar Nublar)
National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua‘i - South Shore, Lawai Road, Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, 96756, United States of America
Scene: (jeep falls on Tim and Dr. Grant; also where Dr. Grant finds the nest of empty dino eggs)
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater, Griffith Observatory Loading Access, Los Feliz Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90027, United States of America
Ho'opi'i Falls Trail, Kawaihau, Kapaa, Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, 96751, United States of America
Scene: (Mano de Dios Amber Mine)
Roberts Street, College Hill, Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas, 71854, United States of America
Scene: (T. Rex chase scene)
CBS Studio Center, Woodbridge Street, Studio City Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 91604, United States of America
Spielberg’s dinosaur landmark found its lush prehistoric island in Hawaii – chiefly the emerald valleys of Kauai and the Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, where the gallimimus stampede was filmed. A real hurricane even struck the crew mid-shoot, and made it into the film.
Where was Jurassic Park filmed?
Jurassic Park was filmed in Hawaii – the islands of Kauai and Oahu (Kualoa Ranch) – with studio and California work.
Every Jurassic Park location, explained
1
Kauai – the island itself
The lush landscapes of Isla Nublar used the valleys and waterfalls of Kauai, Hawaii’s ‘Garden Isle.’
2
Kualoa Ranch – the stampede
The gallimimus stampede and other iconic shots used Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, now a popular film-location tour.
3
The dig site – California
The opening archaeological dig used the badlands around Bakersfield, California.
4
The studio – the visitor center
The visitor center and the tense T-Rex paddock were built on Hollywood soundstages.
Planning a visit
Kualoa Ranch on Oahu offers popular film-location tours to the stampede valley, and the whole of Kauai is a lush, spectacular island – the real face of Isla Nublar.
Jurassic Park Fun Facts
1
A hurricane hit the shoot Hurricane Iniki struck Kauai during filming in 1992; footage of the storm even appears in the film.
2
Kualoa Ranch stars The gallimimus stampede was filmed at Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, now a major film-tour destination.
3
Animatronics meet CGI The film blended groundbreaking early CGI with Stan Winston’s life-sized animatronic dinosaurs.
4
The T-Rex twitched on its own The animatronic T-Rex sometimes malfunctioned in the rain, springing to life unexpectedly.
5
Kauai is the 'Garden Isle' The film’s island scenery used Kauai, famed for its emerald valleys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the stampede filmed?
At Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, Hawaii.
Did a hurricane really hit filming?
Yes – Hurricane Iniki struck Kauai during the shoot in 1992.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Kualoa Ranch runs film-location tours, and Kauai is a popular island destination.
