The arrival of dinosaur egg pets Grow a Garden in the Prehistoric Update has changed the way players approach pet collecting and farming. With six unique dinosaur pets now available through the Dinosaur Egg system, each bringing valuable traits and impressive rarity, the update offers new strategies for both casual and advanced players. Here’s everything you need to know about dinosaur pets in Grow a Garden—how to get them, their individual perks, and tips on choosing the right dino companion for your needs.
What Are Dinosaur Pets in Grow a Garden?
Dinosaur pets are a new type of collectible pet introduced with the Prehistoric Update. These pets stand out not just for their visual design but for their unique traits and high rarity. All dinosaur pets from the Dinosaur Egg are Legendary rarity, except for the T-Rex, which is classified as Divine—making it even more exclusive and desirable.
The main way to acquire dinosaur pets is by hatching Dinosaur Eggs. There’s no need to purchase them with Sheckles; instead, you can earn Dinosaur Eggs by trading pets with the Trade Pets NPC or by completing Prehistoric quests during the event. This system means every player has a fair shot at collecting these powerful pets, regardless of in-game currency.
How to Get Dinosaur Pets in Grow a Garden
There are two ways to obtain Dinosaur Eggs:
Trade Pets with the Trade Pets NPC: Bring any pet to the Trade Pets NPC, and you can exchange it for a Dinosaur Egg. This approach lets you recycle extra or unwanted pets in hopes of hatching a dinosaur.
Complete Prehistoric Quests: By participating in Prehistoric quests, you can earn Dinosaur Eggs as rewards. These quests do not require any Sheckles, only active participation in the event’s task system.
Both methods ensure that every player has access to dinosaur pets by simply engaging with the core gameplay loop and event activities.
All Dinosaur Egg Pets and Their Traits
Each dinosaur pet hatched from a Dinosaur Egg comes with its own set of rare traits. Here’s a breakdown of all six:
Pterodactyl (Legendary)
Every 10.56 minutes, applies Windstruck mutation to 3.23 random fruits
18.59% chance to add Twisted mutation
Increases player jump height by 14.39%
Raptor (Legendary)
2.26% chance to give Amber mutation to fruit
Increases player movement speed by 14.33%
Triceratops (Legendary)
Pets hatched have an 8.27% boost to base height and weight
Stegosaurus (Legendary)
8.17% chance to duplicate any fruit harvested
Additional 5.12% chance to duplicate Prehistoric fruits
Brontosaurus (Legendary)
Every 3.33 minutes, speeds up growth of three random plants by 33.33 minutes
15.18% chance to repeat this effect
T-Rex (Divine)
Every 20.02 minutes, copies the most valuable mutation from any fruit and applies it to 3.36 other random fruits
Tips for Choosing the Best Dinosaur Pet
Each dinosaur pet brings a different set of benefits, making them useful for various playstyles:
The T-Rex stands out for its ability to clone the highest-value mutation (such as Aurora mutation) and spread it to multiple plants, making it incredibly powerful for players focused on growing rare, mutated fruits.
Pterodactyl is perfect if you want both enhanced jumping ability and steady Windstruck or Twisted mutations on your crops.
Choose the Raptor if increased movement speed and Amber mutation opportunities align with your goals, especially if you want to farm quickly and collect rare mutations.
The Stegosaurus is an excellent choice for farming, as its fruit duplication ability can greatly boost your harvest, especially for Prehistoric fruits.
For players focused on plant growth cycles, the Brontosaurus accelerates the growth of several plants at regular intervals, making it ideal for speeding up your garden’s output.
The Triceratops is especially valuable for collectors interested in larger pets, thanks to its base size increase on hatching.
Final Thoughts
With the Prehistoric Update, dinosaur pets Grow a Garden are not only highly collectible but also offer powerful bonuses that can transform your gameplay experience. Whether you want to duplicate valuable fruit, accelerate plant growth, or enhance your movement and mutation potential, there’s a dinosaur pet to match your strategy. You don’t need to spend Sheckles—just trade pets or complete quests, hatch your Dinosaur Eggs, and start building the ultimate prehistoric pet collection for your Grow a Garden adventure.