Camp 07 · Triceratops Unlock Guide

How to Get Triceratops in My Dino Park

Triceratops is the cheaper of My Dino Park's two Epic dinos, $20,000 against Spinosaurus's $25,000, and it pays itself back faster too, in about 16.7 min. Here's the exact unlock step, how it stacks against Spinosaurus, and whether buying it before you save for T-Rex actually saves you time.

TL;DR: Triceratops hatches from the Epic Egg for $20,000, the cheapest Epic in the game. It earns less per minute than Spinosaurus but repays itself sooner, and spending your first $20,000 on it before grinding straight for T-Rex usually gets you to T-Rex faster, not slower.

Why Triceratops matters

Every other guide treats Triceratops as a stepping stone to mention in passing on the way to T-Rex. The numbers say it deserves its own look: it's the only Epic-tier dino where cost and payback time both work in your favor at once.

Egg cost

$20,000

Income

1200/min

Payback

16.7 min

Figures are community-sourced (third-party wiki), same dataset as the Dino Database. We're verifying exact numbers in-game before treating them as gospel. Last checked 2026-07-09.

Triceratops vs Spinosaurus: the only other Epic

These are the two dinos fighting for the same slot in your park, your first big purchase after the Rare tier. Here's how they trade off, stat for stat.

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Triceratops

Epic

Cost$20,000better

Income/min1200/min

Payback16.7 minbetter

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Spinosaurus

Epic

Cost$25,000

Income/min1400/minbetter

Payback17.9 min

Triceratops takes 2 of 3 categories. Spinosaurus only pulls ahead on income per minute. If raw earning power matters more to you than getting there quickly, that's the one argument in its favor.

The buy-order race

Does buying Triceratops slow down your T-Rex savings?

Type your current income per minute. We'll race two plans: saving straight for T-Rex, versus buying Triceratops first and letting its income stack on top while you save the rest.

Cash/min

2 steps to unlock Triceratops

Save (or trade Teeth for) $20,000 Cash

This is the cheapest Epic-tier purchase in the game. You don't need to grind through Spinosaurus money first. Redeem any active codes before you start saving; Teeth from codes counts toward this without touching your Cash balance.

Buy the Epic Egg listed for Triceratops and place it to hatch

The Store lists Epic Egg purchases per dino, not as one shared random pool. Make sure you're buying the $20,000 Triceratops listing, not the pricier $25,000 Spinosaurus one. Place it and give it a short incubation window; it earns its full 1200/min the moment it hatches.

See the hatch → income loop

Never played before? This clip shows dinosaurs earning Cash in a live park, which is what the payback numbers above are based on.

After you buy: what to do next

Don't let the extra income sit idle. Once Triceratops is earning, reinvest the surplus toward T-Rex instead of banking it. That's the whole point of the race above.

Redeem codes before your next purchase, not after. Teeth from codes buys eggs outright without touching your Cash balance. See active codes.

Re-run the numbers once your Cash changes. The Egg ROI Calculator tells you the single best egg for whatever you have on hand right now, Triceratops or otherwise.

FAQ

How much Cash do you need for Triceratops in My Dino Park?

Triceratops hatches from the Epic Egg, priced at $20,000 in the Store. That's the specific listing for Triceratops, not a shared random-hatch pool. Once you have the Cash, it's a straight purchase, no quest attached.

Is Triceratops or Spinosaurus the better Epic to buy first?

Triceratops wins on price ($20,000 vs $25,000) and payback speed (16.7 min vs 17.9 min). Spinosaurus only wins on raw income per minute. If you can only afford one Epic right now, Triceratops gets you compounding sooner.

Should I buy Triceratops before saving for T-Rex?

Almost always yes, if your income rate is steady. Spending your first $20,000 on Triceratops adds 1200/min to your rate for the rest of the T-Rex grind, which shortens the total wait more than it costs you. Use the race calculator on this page with your own income to see the exact numbers.

Can I get Triceratops for free with codes?

Not outright. No code hands you the Epic Egg or Triceratops directly. Codes give Cash and Teeth, which shrink the amount you need to save or let you buy the egg without touching your Cash balance at all.

Does Triceratops income stack with my other dinos?

Yes. Every dino in your park earns independently and the totals add up, so Triceratops's income sits on top of whatever your Commons and Rares are already bringing in. It doesn't replace them.