How to Get the Triceratops in Grow a Garden
The Triceratops is a Legendary pet introduced during the Prehistoric Update in Grow a Garden on July 5th, 2025. It is prized for its powerful passive ability that helps plants grow faster, making it one of the best companions for players focused on passive farming or offline gardening.
How to Get the Triceratops
Although the Triceratops is no longer obtainable after the end of the Prehistoric Update, here’s how players were able to get it during the event:
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Dinosaur Egg | 32.5% chance to hatch the Triceratops |
| DNA Converter | Exchange eligible pets with the NPC Graham for a chance to receive a dinosaur pet |
| Dino Quests | Complete quests from NPC Blaire to earn Dinosaur Eggs as rewards |
Note: Triceratops is no longer obtainable as of the end of the Prehistoric Update.
How to Get a Dinosaur Egg
You needed a Dinosaur Egg to hatch the Triceratops. Here’s how players could obtain one:
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Trade with Graham | Give him a pet (Common → Divine). You might get a dinosaur pet or Dinosaur Egg in return. Trade takes 1 hour. |
| Complete Dino Quests | At Blaire’s quest board: complete 3 quests to receive an Ancient Seed Pack, a Dinosaur Egg, and a Dino Crate. |
Tip: Use common pets to get Dinosaur Eggs more consistently. Rare pets are more likely to become dinosaurs directly.
What Does the Triceratops Do?
The Triceratops is valued for its passive ability, called Tri-Horn, which accelerates plant growth on a timed cycle.
🔧 Ability: Tri-Horn
| Effect | Details |
|---|---|
| Cooldown | Every 3 minutes and 33 seconds |
| Action | Rams into 3 random plants, advancing each by 33 minutes and 33 seconds |
| Chance to Repeat | 15.18% chance to trigger the ability again, stacking multiple times |
This makes it an exceptional pet for:
- Slow-growing crops
- Idle gameplay
- Large gardens
- Offline growth
Triceratops Info Table
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Tier | Legendary |
| Obtaining Method | Dinosaur Egg (32.5%), DNA Converter |
| Passive | Tri-Horn (described above) |
| Hunger | 40,000 |
| Obtainable? | ❌ No |
| Date Added | July 5th, 2025 |
Appearance
The Triceratops has a rugged red body, three grey horns, a spiked tail, and walks with a heavy, lumbering gait. Its look is a clear homage to its appearance in Dinosaur Simulator, sharing both color themes and design elements.
Trivia
- Triceratops is one of the few pets with a repeating passive ability.
- The number 3 is a recurring theme:
- 3 plants
- 3:33 minute cooldown
- 33:33 growth advancement
- 3 horns
- Shares design inspiration with the Triceratops in Dinosaur Simulator.
Summary
The Triceratops is a standout Legendary pet from the now-concluded Prehistoric Update in Grow a Garden. Its unique ability makes it a favorite for automation-minded players and collectors alike. Although no longer obtainable, players lucky enough to have it enjoy a major advantage in plant growth and resource efficiency.
If you missed the chance to get the Triceratops during the Prehistoric Update, don’t worry—Grow a Garden regularly features new pets and limited-time events. To stay ahead in future updates, make sure to complete quests, trade strategically, and explore seasonal content. And if you’re looking to enhance your gameplay, you can always buy Grow a Garden items to upgrade your garden, speed up progress, and prepare for the next bi
