Thursday Jul 16, 2026 Sunday Jul 19, 2026
July 16th-19th 10am-6pm Daily
Science Spectrum Museum & OMNI Theater 2579 S Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79423
Tickets for CritterFest 2026 can only be purchased at the door each day of the event! Box office opens at 10:00am daily.
Science Spectrum Admissions
806-745-2525
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Lubbock’s most popular annual animal event is back again this June. No where else in town can you see elephants, alligators, crocodiles, camels, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, big snakes and tortoises, as well as tons of other cool animals as the Science Spectrum literally turns into a Zoo for four days. Awesome and amazing animal acts, as well as the extremely popular petting zoo, pony and camel rides and live reptile shows continue to make this event a hit for the whole family! Two exciting shows will be featured at this year’s Critterfest. JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show and Crocodile Encounters will headline the always popular animal entertainment. JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show has provided the very best in Canine Entertainment for over 36 years. Lou Mack and his amazing pack of dogs keeps audiences energized, entertained and on the edge of their seats. Crocodile Encounters is an educational reptile show that will introduce you to American alligators, Nile crocodiles and a variety of other awesome reptiles in order to educate the public about conserving these often misunderstood animals. Both shows are a huge hit with audiences of all ages! Schedule of Daily Showtimes: JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show: Thursday-Sunday– 11:00am, 2:00pm & 5:00pm Crocodile Encounters: Thursday & Friday – 12:00pm & 4:00pm Saturday – 12:00pm, 2:30pm & 4:00pm Sunday – 12:00pm & 4:00pm Your ticket to CritterFest not only includes viewing of all the amazing animals on display and getting up close and personal seating to all of the exciting shows, but even includes regular Museum admission. The Science Spectrum Museum is home to Lubbock’s only public aquarium exhibit, Texas Alive: the Brazos River Journey!, a 6000 square foot permanent exhibit with both fresh and saltwater fish and other native Texas animals. Tickets for CritterFest 2026 can only be purchased at the door each day of the event! Box office opens at 10:00am daily. General Admission Ticket rates for CritterFest 2026: Adults: $16.00 Children (3-12): $13.00 Seniors (60+): $13.00 Museum Member Shows Ticket rate: Adults: $6.00 Child: $5.00 *Children 2 and under receive free event admission. **Additional fees for animal feeding, rides, or photos will apply. For more event information the public may call 806-745-2525, or visit www.sciencespectrum.org.
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