Dinosaurs walk on Oxford Street

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One of London's most famous streets is set to exhibit a large collection of robotic dinosaurs.

The reptiles have been brought to life using animatronics - electronic puppets - at an empty site in Oxford Street.

They have been put on display as part of a roaming attraction to educate children and adults.

Visitors can get up close to a Diplodocus, a dinosaur longer than three double-decker buses. The exhibition runs until 30 April.

Velociraptors and a Tyrannosaurus Rex can also be found at the site opposite Selfridges department store.

The creatures can be seen in a mock Jurassic forest, complete with a watering hole, which has been created by organisers Progressive Events.

Nicky Allison, project director at Progressive Events, said: "The location, with the animatronics dinosaurs, will provide for a truly unique experience."

In 2008 developer Land Securities won planning permission to build commercial and residential properties on the site where the dinosaurs will temporarily be located.

The building, which is believed to be the largest development on Oxford Street for 40 years, will be designed by leading architects Hamilton Associates. Work is due to be complete by late 2012.