Jurassic Quest, nation's biggest dinosaur experience, migrates to Lubbock
The largest and most realistic dinosaur event in North America is back and bigger than ever.
Lubbock-area families can walk among the nation’s biggest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs when Jurassic Quest® opens at the Lubbock Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, for a limited run, June 3-5.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 3; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 5.
Jurassic Quest will open its doors with its most beloved and unique experiences for the whole family including life-like dinosaurs, some of the largest rideable dinosaurs in North America, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities including a fossil dig and real fossils like T-Rex teeth, a triceratops horn and life-size dino skull, a “Triceratots” soft play area the littlest explorers, bounce houses and inflatable attractions, photo opportunities, and more.
New for 2022, families are welcome to pick up a map at entry to embark on “The Quest,” an interactive scavenger-hunt style adventure with 10 clues leading them to meet dinos and prehistoric sea creatures, capture a Dino Snap, search for fossils, watch a live Raptor Training Experience and more, to earn a prize at the end (included with general admission).
Walk through 165 million years of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods to learn about the creatures that ruled on land, and “deep dive” into the “Ancient Oceans” exhibit to come face to face with the largest apex predator that ever existed — a moving, life-size, 50-foot-long megalodon.
Meet the babies, hatched only at Jurassic Quest: Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T-Rex and Trixie the Triceratops — and you may even catch one of our star dino trainers: Safari Sarah, Dino Dustin, Captain Caleb, Prehistoric Nick or Park Ranger Marty.
The Jurassic Quest herd of animatronic dinos is displayed in realistic scenes with some that move and roar, allowing guests to experience them as they were believed to be when they roamed the earth millions of years ago. Jurassic Quest works in collaboration with leading paleontologists to ensure each dinosaur is replicated in every detail — from coloration to teeth size, to textured skin, fur or feathers — drawing on the latest research about how we understand dinosaurs and ancient giants of the sea looked and moved.
Tickets are timed entry and start at $19 — reserve online to ensure desired date and time at www.jurassicquest.com — or are available onsite and include a 100% ticket guarantee that in the event of a show cancellation or postponement for any reason, ticket purchases will be automatically refunded for the full purchase amount. Tickets are for a timed arrival window, and advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. Guests can walk through the dinosaur experience at their own pace, and strollers are permitted.
General admission tickets include access to the dinosaur and marine exhibits, arts and crafts activities, and dinosaur shows. There are rides and activities that require activity tickets available on site, or guests can upgrade to the Kids Unlimited Rides ticket (the best value for children ages 2-12). Entry is free for children under age 2. Socks required for inflatable attractions.
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