Dinosaur Train

Preschoolers get to hop on board the Dinosaur Train to learn about natural science, natural history and paleontology. Each half-hour episode of this series, produced in CGI-animated format by the Jim Henson Company, features Buddy, a preschool-aged Tyrannosaurus Rex, and his adoptive Pteranodon family traveling on a special train to meet all kinds of dinosaurs and explore the world inhabited by these amazing creatures. Also included are live-action segments hosted by paleontologist Scott Sampson.
Dinosaur Train

Upcoming Schedule

  • Don's Hole-iday; We're Not All Dinosaurs

    Sat, July 12, 2025 at 5:30 am on Iowa PBS Kids
  • Rollin' on the Riverboat: Part One; Rollin' on the Riverboat: Part Two

    Sun, July 13, 2025 at 5:30 am on Iowa PBS Kids
  • Dinosaur Big City Part 1; Dinosaur Big City Part 2

    Sat, July 19, 2025 at 5:30 am on Iowa PBS Kids
  • Dinosaur Big City Part 3; Dinosaur Big City Part 4

    Sun, July 20, 2025 at 5:30 am on Iowa PBS Kids