The T. rex dates to when the restaurant first opened in 1994 — part of an all-around dinosaur theme aimed squarely at kids and inspired by the wild success of the first “Jurassic Park” movie.

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One of the most recognizable landmarks in Tucson — especially by the city's younger generations — the two-story Tyrannosaurus rex was installed by Michelle and Michael Retzer, who have owned ...