Prehistoric giants are invading the Metro Richmond Zoo

• That includes a saber-toothed cat, Andrewsarchus (known as "hell pigs"), a giant ground sloth, giant deer, giant moa (bird), and the most massive of prehistoric creatures: the woolly mammoth.
• The animatronic versions of these Ice Age giants include realistic movement and sound, per the zoo.
• Visitors will have a chance to learn about the creatures and the Ice Age too, beyond learning that standing in proximity to one as it roars will scare the bejesus out of you.

If you go: Ice Age Invasion runs from Aug. 29 through Halloween.

• Admission is included with regular zoo prices, which are $27.95 for adults.

What we're watching: For Poppy's emotional safety and well-being amid the animatronic roaring.