Exotic reptiles and amphibians are converging on the Pima County Fair’s Old Pueblo Hall for the 2024 Tucson Reptile and Amphibian Show and Sale.
The 22nd annual event promises alligators, crocodiles, cobras, mambas, gaboon vipers, poison dart frogs, monitor lizards, giant tortoises, pythons, tree vipers and more.
A reptile petting zoo will allow kids and adults to interact with the creatures in a well-supervised environment, a news release said.
This year’s show, on Oct. 5 and 6, follows a record-breaking turnout last year of 11,000-plus people.
Curiosities will be satisfied with experts on hand to answer reptile-related questions. The Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary will also be in attendance with its collection of reptiles from around the world.
Beyond gawking at these species, vendors from throughout the country will be selling clothing, artwork, jewelry, cages, supplies and other merchandise, as well as captive-bred or vetted imports of reptiles and amphibians that are non-native to Arizona and non-venomous.
A slender-nosed crocodile keeps an eye out at the Tucson Reptile and Amphibian Show and Sale on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014.
“Non captive bred animals are for advanced keepers only,” said Mark Wolfson, the show’s director. “Captive bred reptiles make better pets.”
Food trucks will be on site for the show at 11300 S. Houghton Road. It will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Cash-only admission is $15 for ages 12 and up; $5 for ages 6 to 12; and free for kids 5 and under. Admission is good for the entire weekend.
Learn more at tucsonreptileshow.com.
