Dino Domain

Dino Domain is the first area in Diddy Kong Racing and Diddy Kong Racing DS. The entrance to this place is located between the two waterfalls in the center of Timber's Island, and the player needs one Golden Balloon to enter it. Dino Domain is based on the dinosaur world, as the name implies. The boss of Dino Domain is Tricky the Triceratops.

Ancient Lake
The Ancient Lake track is the first track of Dino Domain and is set in a lake. A wandering dinosaur appears in this level as a hazard for it may trample the player. The key for this world is in this level on a ramp, which is visible from the starting line.

Fossil Canyon
The Fossil Canyon track is the second track of Dino Domain and is set in a dusky barren wasteland. A wandering dinosaur from Ancient Lake is seen again at the beginning of the level which will not wander on the racetrack.

Jungle Falls
The Jungle Falls track is the third track of Dino Domain and is set in a track full of giant footprints and fossil. This is considered the shortest track of all.

Hot Top Volcano
The Hot Top Volcano track is the fourth track of Dino Domain and is set in a lava-themed track. This is also the first track to feature the racers on planes.

Fire Mountain
Players must gather and hatch three eggs on their own nest. The other players may steal other eggs from their nests while hatching.

As a race track
Tricky the Triceratops is fought on a stage labled Dino Domain. It is a spiraling mountain. The player must reach the bottom of the mountain in order to beat Tricky.