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DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM - HOUSTON, TEXAS

dIVE INTO aDVENTURE

Dive in to food and fun at the Downtown Aquarium – an underwater adventure! Dine out at the one-of-a-kind Aquarium Restaurant, experience the wonder of the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit, take a trip on our Shark Voyage train ride and enjoy our amusement rides and midway games. It’s fun for the whole family!

ADVENTURE EXHIBIT

Discover over 400 species of marine life. Touch and feed the deep-water dwellers at Stingray Reef, and catch a glimpse of the magnificent Tigers of Maharaja's Temple.

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AMUSEMENT RIDES

Enjoy our family fun rides! Ride our Shark Voyage Train Ride where you get to travel through a tunnel of sharks!

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PRIVATE EVENTS

Celebrate and party in our amazing Nautilus Ballroom, the perfect venue for any occasion.

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DON'T MISS OUT ON ADVENTURE!

Don't miss out on our upcoming events and special promotions!

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VISITING SOON?

plan your adventure

PARKING

We have one public parking lot behind our building. Credit card only. No cash parking. You can pay by text from your parking receipt, scan a QR code in the lot or pay at the kiosk near the building. Valet is located at front entrance. More details on our Know Before You Go page.

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PARK POLICIES

Learn more about all of our Ride Restrictions, Rules, Code of Conduct and other protocols on our Know Before You Go section.

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EXHIBIT & RIDE TICKETS

There is no entrance fee to enjoy the Aquarium Restaurant or to walk around outside in the amusement area. If you choose to enjoy our exhibit and rides you may purchase tickets on-site at our ticket booth or in advance online.

TICKET INFO

PLAN YOUR PARTY

If you have a party of 15 or more, contact us for group discounts! Fill out our Event Request Form and we'll get back with you!

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PARK MAP

Our property map will show you the locations of our exhibit, restaurant, rides and more!

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AQUARIUM RESTAURANT

Don't miss out on dining with us around a 150,000 gallon tank! Online reservations are recommended. You may call us to reserve your spot as well.

DINING INFO

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Give your young animal enthusiast an experience they’ll never forget! Our interactive educational day programs take kids behind the scenes to learn how we care for our amazing land and sea animals. It’s the perfect adventure for curious minds, aspiring marine biologists, and future wildlife champions!⁣ ⁣ 🐠 6/6: Marine Biologist for a Day⁣ 🦜 6/20: Zoologist for a Day⁣⁣ 🐅 6/27: Working on the Wild Side⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Register today at the link in bio.
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Talk about a unique gender reveal! It's a boy! 💙
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The ocean is the heart of our planet. 🌊 Celebrate the importance of it in our lives and how we can protect it at our World Oceans Day Celebration on June 8!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ We will host events to teach you about conservation with animal encounters and keeper chats.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ This event is free with an exhibit ticket. Learn more at the link in bio.
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This Memorial Day weekend, enjoy 4 days of our Weekend Adventure Pass. 🎢 🎡 🐠⁣ ⁣ Get unlimited admission on rides at Downtown Aquarium Houston, Kemah Boardwalk, and Galveston Island Pleasure Pier!⁣ ⁣ This Friday – Monday for just $49.99.⁣ ⁣ Purchase your pass at the link in bio.
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It's Endangered Species Day! Join us to for a day of fish feedings, keeper chats, and animal encounters to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣This event is free with admission. See schedule of events: https://bit.ly/4cv6zET
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Don't have plans this weekend? We have an idea. 🎡⁣⁣ ⁣ 📸: @graciearmstreet1
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Lewis is ready to have a macaw-some day greeting guests at the Downtown Aquarium! 🦜
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Looking for the ultimate summer experience for your 6-12-year-old? Sea Safari Camp has it all! Hands-on activities, creative crafts, fun-filled games, animal encounters, rides, and guided Aquarium tours 🐠🐟⁣ ⁣ Spots won’t last long. Sign up today at the link in bio.
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Zara and Kirana, the sister Sumatran tigers here at the Downtown Aquarium, are part of the Species Survival Plan, which supports the conservation of endangered species through responsible population management.⁣ ⁣ This Mother’s Day, they’re sending lots of love to their mom, Anne, who lives at the @nashvillezoo, complete with a handmade card just for her! 🐅💐
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Endangered Species Day is next Saturday! Join us to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species!⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Enjoy animal encounters, keeper chats, conservation stations, activities, and more with the purchase of an exhibit ticket. ⁣ ⁣ See our schedule of events at the link in bio.
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A visit to Stingray Reef is an experience you'll remember forever! 🫧⁣
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Meet Pharoh, our resident spiny tailed lizard. They are generally calm and shy creatures, but will defend themselves if threatened by using their tails like a club to whip predators. How cool! 🦎
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Summer vacation is right around the corner! Keep the kids engaged and excited with our Sea Safari Camp, where they’ll dive into a world of hands-on activities, games, crafts, animal encounters, amusement rides, and Aquarium tours! 🐠🐟⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Spots fill fast. Register now at the link in bio.
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What will you discover in our underwater world? 🫧⁣ ⁣ 📸: @ailish.mata⁣
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Join us for Endangered Species Day on Saturday, May 16 to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ We are home to several endangered and critically endangered species including Bengal tigers 🐯 , Red Fronted Macaws, Lesser Sulphur Crested Cockatoos 🦜, Banggai Cardinalfish, Humphead Wrasse, Largetooth Sawfish, various specials of coral, and more.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ See schedule of events at the link in bio.
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Our female Spiny Lobster is carrying eggs! A Spiny Lobster can carry anywhere from 230,000 to over 2.6 million, depending on her size. That’s one seriously impressive brood!
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Make waves this Mother’s Day with a brunch she won’t forget! 💐⁣ ⁣ Indulge in a spread of 30+ mouthwatering dishes, plus a kid-friendly buffet to keep the whole crew happy.⁣ ⁣ Give Mom the celebration she deserves. Reserve your spot now at the link in bio.
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Dexter, our African Crested Porcupine LOVES to eat corn right off the cob! 🌽
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All Aboard our Shark Voyage Train! 🦈 What majestic marine life will you discover along the way?
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Happy Earth Day! Learn how to take action and make a difference at Party for the Planet happening TODAY from 10 am-4 pm! 🌎⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Activities include Earth Day-themed activities⁣, animal encounters, a scavenger hunt⁣, fish feedings, and exhibit chats! ⁣⁣⁣This event is free with the price of admission. We'll see you soon!
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If you ever wondered how we get our tanks so shiny, it's thanks to our amazing dive team! ✨
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What prizes will you win at our Midway Games? 🧸
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Alligators floating with just their eyes above water isn’t random! 🐊⁣ ⁣ Their lungs act like a float, keeping the head up while the heavy body hangs below. (Perfect for staying hidden!)
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Creating ocean lovers, one visit at a time.⁣ ⁣ 📸: baileyhoddekent
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Treat Mom to a special brunch under the sea this Mother's Day! 🌸 🌼⁣⁣⁣ Choose from over 30 delicious menu items, plus a kid's buffet. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Celebrate your favorite lady and book your table at the link in bio.
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Choo Choo! All aboard the C.P. Huntington train! 🚂⁣⁣ ⁣ 📸: @gabbssmelii
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Meet our Sumatran tiger sisters showing off their emergency recall training! At the sound of a bell, they quickly make their way to secure indoor areas, an important behavior that keeps them safe in case of an emergency. Smart, strong, and always ready! 🔔
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Celebrate Earth Day and learn how to take action and make a difference at Party for the Planet on April 22! 🌎⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Activities include Earth Day-themed activities⁣, animal encounters, a scavenger hunt⁣, fish feedings, and exhibit chats! ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🎟️ at the link in bio.
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Treat your young animal lover to an unforgettable adventure with our hands-on educational day programs! 🐾 They’ll go behind the scenes to discover how we care for our land and sea animals, perfect for curious minds and future wildlife heroes.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🐅 4/11: Working on the Wild Side⁣ 🐠 5/2: Marine Biologist for a Day⁣ 🦜 6/20: Zoologist for a Day⁣ 🐅 6/27: Working on the Wild Side⁣ ⁣ Register today at the link in bio.
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Meet the Birdeater Tarantula! 🕷️ Despite the name, they rarely eat birds. Their diet mostly includes insects, worms, frogs, and small rodents.
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It's finally Friday! Celebrate accordingly. 🎡⁣ ⁣ 📸: @liliana_aflores02
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We’re thrilled to welcome a brand-new tiger to our outdoor exhibit for today only! 🐅⁣ ⁣ Our Curator of Mammals and Birds, Brent Atkinson, is here to share all the details.
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Brunch is an Easter tradition!⁣⁣ 🐇⁣ ⁣ ⁣Book your table for Easter Sunday to enjoy photos with the Easter Bunny and a buffet with over 40 items to choose from! We'll save you a seat at the link in bio.
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Our resident prehensile-tailed skink is clearly content, relaxing, and basking in the warmth. Look at that smile! ☀️
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Celebrate Earth Day and learn how to take action and make a difference at Party for the Planet on April 22! 🌎⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Activities include Earth Day-themed activities⁣, animal encounters, a scavenger hunt⁣, fish feedings, and exhibit chats! ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🎟️ at the link in bio.
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Have you gotten your tickets to breakfast with the Bunny on April 4? 🐰⁣⁣⁣🐣⁣ ⁣ Hop on over to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and photo opportunities with the one and only Easter Bunny! ⁣ ⁣ Secure your spot at the link in bio.
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You never forget your first visit to the Aquarium! 🐠⁣⁣ ⁣ 📸: @itsthatgalal
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If Easter Brunch doesn't look like THIS, we don't want it!⁣⁣ 🐇⁣ ⁣ ⁣Book your table for Easter Sunday to enjoy photos with the Easter Bunny, an Easter egg hunt, and a buffet with over 40 items to choose from! Your table awaits at the link in bio.
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Did you know that the Downtown Aquarium is home to three servals? Their names are Isis, Layla, and Seth. Don't miss an exciting opportunity to support wildlife conservation TODAY for World Serval Day!
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There are just a few spots left for our Working on the Wild Side day program on March 28!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Registration includes hands-on activities, tours, and live animal encounters as we take teens behind the scenes to learn more about animal care, training, conservation, and the zoo/aquarium industry.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Register your teen's spot at the link in bio.
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Our resident axolotl just leveled up to supermom status! After a busy night in her tank, she’s officially laid a fresh clutch of eggs! We’re so excited to watch these tiny, jelly-like pearls grow and develop over the next few weeks.
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All aboard the Shark Voyage Train for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 4! 🐰⁣⁣⁣🚂⁣ ⁣ Get your tickets to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and photo opportunities! Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4ufCT74.
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World Serval Day is this Wednesday, March 18! 🐾⁣ ⁣ This event features educational talks, interactive activities, and live demonstrations showcasing the Serval’s unique behaviors and adaptations. ⁣ ⁣ Bring the whole family to learn about these amazing creatures and the conservation efforts to protect them!
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Spring Break is in full swing! 🎡 ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Get our Spring Break Pass for one pass, three parks, and unlimited visits!⁣⁣⁣ This pass is valid from March 6-22 at the Downtown Aquarium Houston, Kemah Boardwalk, and Galveston Island Pleasure Pier.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ONLY $79.99 and includes a $5 arcade play card⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 🎟️ Buy tickets TODAY at the link in bio.
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Make the Downtown Aquarium Houston part of your Easter Sunday destination! 🐣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Enjoy photos with the Easter Bunny and a spectacular buffet that includes over 40 delicious items to choose from!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Reservations are required. Book your table at the link in bio.
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Sun's out, beaks out! 🦜☀️
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Explore the deep blue together and create memories that will last long after you surface 🌊⁣ ⁣ 📸: @zombgutsss
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Celebrate the elegance and agility of the serval at World Serval Day on March 18! 🐾⁣ ⁣ Join us for keeper talks, activities, and demonstrations highlighting the remarkable adaptations and behaviors that make these African felines so extraordinary.⁣ ⁣ We’re proud to be home to three stunning servals: Isis, Layla, and Seth. Experience their world up close while championing wildlife conservation.
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Mark your calendars for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 4! 🐰⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Gather the family to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and photo opportunities! Don't wait. Get your tickets at the link in bio.
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Catch flights, not feelings. Unless it’s for Bucky. Then both. 🦉
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Watson is ready for a little karaoke! 🎤🦜
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Don't mind us, just gracing your feed with some Dexter watermelon crunch ASMR. 🍉
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You never know what smiling faces you'll encounter at the Downtown Aquarium. 😀⁣ ⁣ 📸: yammyarr_
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Double the mischief, courtesy of Kirana and Zara. 🐅
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Our exhibits got a few updates! Check out our dive team adding new plants and substrate, allowing for a more natural and immersive environment. 🫧
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Our hearts (and paws, wings, and claws) are full! ❤️ Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at the Downtown Aquarium.
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"Love bites" 💔⁣ ⁣ -Apollo
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Finding magic beneath the waves 🐠✨⁣ ⁣ 📸: @amcgovern9
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Make the most of your holiday weekend! 🎡 From Friday to Monday, our President’s Day Holiday Pass gives your Adventure Pass an extra day of fun, which means 4 days of thrills instead of 3!⁣ ⁣ Adventure Passes can be used at, Downtown Aquarium Houston, Kemah Boardwalk & Pleasure Pier!⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🎟️ at the link in bio.
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Lewis wants to know if you'll be his valentine? ❤️
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Clock out. Dive in! Get your weekend started under the sea. 🌊⁣ ⁣ 📸: devste.woah
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Peek-a-boo! Apollo sees you! 👀
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It’s Axolotl Day! 🫧 Join us today from 11 am–4 pm for exhibit chats, animal encounters, hands-on activities, and plenty of adorable axolotl fun.⁣ ⁣ Dive into the fascinating world of axolotls and salamanders, enjoy story time, and get up close with some of your favorite creatures throughout the day.
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Big wonder through little eyes. That's what we call a perfect weekend at the aquarium! 🐟⁣ ⁣ 📸: @nain.eshal
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Bucky only knows one expression: mean mugging. 🦉
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Why not let us take care of dinner for the family tonight? It's 99¢ kid's meal day after all!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Today and every Wednesday for a limited time, kids eat for just 99¢ with the purchase of an adult entree!⁣ Get the coupon at the link in bio.
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Have you registered your home schooled children for our upcoming Homeschool Day on February 5? Get your tickets to: ⁣ ⁣ - Explore the Exhibits for a discount⁣ - Participate in classroom programs⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ - Meet Animal Ambassadors!⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣Register at the link in bio.
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WARNING: Riding our Diving Bell Ferris Wheel may give you a serious case of Main Character Energy.⁣ ⁣ 📸: @crissiarivass⁣
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Y'all know we LOVE a bone day around here! 🦴 We give our tigers Beef Knuckle bones to encourage dental health and provide enrichment.
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Have you reserved your spot for our Private Events Open House?⁣⁣ To experience how our elegant Nautilus Ballroom makes for the perfect space to host your next celebration! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ RSVP by February 1 by emailing nautilusweddings@ldry.com or call (713) 315-5168. RSVP is required to attend.
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We've got your weekend plans RIGHT HERE! 🐠
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We recently celebrated Watson, our resident blue-and-gold macaw’s birthday! 🥳 It was full of tricks, enrichment treats, and his favorite trainers. ⁣ ⁣ Help us wish this sweet boy a happy birthday in the comments! 🦜
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Home-schooled students and their families are invited to join us for Home School Day at Downtown Aquarium on February 5 from 10 AM-3 PM!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ - Explore the Aquarium Exhibits for a discounted rate⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ - Participate in educational classroom programs⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ - Meet Animal Ambassadors up close!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Register in advance at the link in bio by February 2.
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Anyone else already making plans for that extra day off? This weekend, take advantage of our Martin Luther King Holiday Pass, which makes our Adventure Pass valid for 4 days instead of 3. ⁣ ⁣ Adventure Passes can be used at Kemah Boardwalk, Downtown Aquarium Houston, & Pleasure Pier!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🎟️ at the link in bio.
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Don't have plans this weekend? We've got an idea. 😏⁣ ⁣ 📸: @prantiklahiri
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Reptile Pile! 🐊🐢
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99¢ kid's meals?! Count us in! 👏⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Today and every Wednesday for a limited time, kids eat for under a dollar with the purchase of an adult entree!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Download the coupon at the link in bio.
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Long weekends mean more days of fun! Take advantage of our Martin Luther King Weekend Pass, which makes our Adventure Pass valid for FOUR days instead of three! 🎡⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Adventure Passes can be used at Downtown Aquarium Houston, Kemah Boardwalk, AND Pleasure Pier!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ This Friday – Monday is just $49.99. Get your pass at the link in bio.
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After wandering our exhibits, it’s time to refuel. 🌊 Swim on over to the Aquarium Restaurant and savor a sea of flavor.⁣ ⁣ 📸: @belkis.mz
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We recently celebrated Apollo's 5th Birthday, and we threw him a dinosaur-themed soiree to mark the occasion!⁣ ⁣ Help us wish him a happy birthday in the comments! 🐅
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Ring in 2026 with a spectacular four-course dinner for two under the sea!⁣ ⁣ Make a reservation at the link in bio to celebrate New Year's Eve in style.
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Experience our elegant Nautilus Ballroom on February 1 at our Private Events Open House! ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ RSVP by January 27 by emailing nautilusweddings@ldry.com or call (713) 315-5168. RSVP is required to attend.
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Sharkey's New Year's Eve Bash is just a few days away! ⁣ ⁣ Gather the family and join us for a day of festive fun including a balloon drop, delicious buffet, dancing, and surprises along the way.⁣ ⁣ 🎟️ at the link in bio.
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Celebrate the last day of 2025 with us this year! There are still a few spots left for our four-course New Year's Eve dinner for two. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Make a reservation at the link in bio.
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Merry Christmas from all of us at Downtown Aquarium! We hope your day is full of delicious food and making memories with your favorite people. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ We open at 12 PM today and we are ready to welcome you and yours for some holiday fun. 🎄
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Join in on the fun this Christmas with our Polar Pass! 🎄 From December 25-29, our Adventure Pass is valid for FIVE days instead of three!⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ Adventure Passes can be used at Kemah Boardwalk, Downtown Aquarium Houston, AND Pleasure Pier!⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣Three parks, one pass is $49.99. Who’s joining us for some holiday fun?⁣ ⁣ 🎟️ at the link in bio.
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Under the sea is the place to be! 🐠⁣ ⁣ 📸: dayanna_vigil⁣
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Chuckles is ready for the weekend! How about you? 🦜
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Tickets to the remaining Breakfast with Santa dates are almost sold out! 🎅⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Secure your spot at the link in bio to enjoy a delicious breakfast with the one, the only, Santa Clause!
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This year, celebrate the holidays the Downtown Aquarium way! Join us for a spectacular three-course feast featuring all the classics on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Book your table at the link in bio.
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If our weekend doesn't look like this, we don't want it! ✨⁣ ⁣ 📸: @julieanderson997⁣
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Bone day is our FAVORITE DAY! 🦴
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Bring the family and join us for Sharkey’s New Year’s Eve Bash! Join us December 31 in our beautiful Nautilus Ballroom as we ring in the new year with a balloon drop, mouthwatering buffet, dancing, and more. 🦈 🎊⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ 🎟️ at the link in bio.
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Layla, one of our resident African Servals, loves paying her fishy friends a visit! 🐠
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Nothing's better than making memories under the sea! 🐠💙 Family fun and adventure await!⁣⁣ ⁣ 📸: @emilymdunnam
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Your holiday feast has never been so memorable! 🎅 ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Reserve your table at the link in bio for a delicious three-course Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner.
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Don't mind us, we're just gracing your feed with sleepy sister snuggles. 💤
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A visit to the Downtown Aquarium is fun for both the young and the young at heart! 🐠⁣ ⁣ 📸: ksaint3s
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Time is running out to make your reservations for Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a delectable breakfast buffet and photos with Jolly old Saint Nick. 🎅⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Get your tickets at the link in bio.
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Thanksgiving is next week! Have you booked your table to enjoy a traditional turkey dinner the whole family will enjoy? ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Reservations are required and space is limited. Secure your seat at the link in bio.
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