See if you have what it takes to become a Marine Biologist for a Day! Spend a day behind the scenes where all the scientific action happens. Experience close encounters with exotic species from the deep sea to shallow reef and everywhere in between. You'll even get to dissect a squid!

Program Highlights

• Guided Tour
• Behind the Scenes Tour
• Squid Dissection
• Stingray Reef Food Prep and Feeding
• Scavenger Hunt & Games
• Shark Voyage Train Ride
• Lunch in the Aquarium Restaurant
• T-Shirt

DURATION

9:00am - 3:00pm (6 hours)

Cost: $55 per person (plus tax)
Ages: 6-12 only

At the Downtown Aquarium, we're more than just fish! Sign up for Zoologist for a Day and join us for an exciting journey into animal care, conservation, and exploration, and experience the rewarding role of being a zoologist firsthand. Young animal lovers will spend the day learning how we care for our creatures that live outside the ocean including tigers, parrots, reptiles, and more! Participants will go behind-the-scenes, encounter live animals, build animal enrichment, meet our knowledgeable animal care team, and much more!

Program Highlights

• Guided Tour
• Behind the Scenes Tour
• Tiger Training Demonstration
• Animal Food Prep and Feeding
• Scavenger Hunt & Games
• Animal Enrichment Design
• Lunch in the Aquarium Restaurant
• T-Shirt
  

DURATION

9:00am - 3:00pm (6 hours)

Cost: $55 per person (plus tax)
Ages: 6-12 only

Explore the rainforests of the world and learn about conservation through the eyes of a tiger during our Wild Dreams Overnight program. Get ready to stay up late, learn all about tigers, do crafts, go on a scavenger hunt, and sleep within inches of these amazing animals.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:
• Wild Dreams Overnight T-Shirt
• Guided Tour of the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit

• Live Animal Encounter and Keeper Chat
• Scavenger Hunt
• Crafts
• Evening Snack
• Hot Breakfast in the Aquarium Restaurant
• Free Parking for Guests Spending the Night

DURATION

8:00pm - 9:00am (OVERNIGHT)

Cost: $70 per person (plus tax)
Ages: 6-14

• 1 complimentary adult with every 5 kids in a group. 
  
• Minimum of 10 guests, including children and adults.
• Wild Dreams Overnight programs are available on Friday and Saturday evenings, excluding major holidays, beginning at 8:00pm and ending at 9:00am the following morning.
• Please contact us directly at AquariumHouston@Ldry.com for Sunday evening and weekday availability.

working on the wild side

If you have a teen aspiring to work with animals then sign them up for a day of Working on the Wild Side at the Downtown Aquarium! This program takes teens behind-the-scenes to learn more about animal care, training, conservation, and the zoo/aquarium industry.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:
 • Guided Tour of the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit

 • Behind the Scenes Tour

 • Stingray Reef Food Prep & Feeding

 • Hands On Activities

 • Scavenger Hunt & Games

 • Live Animal Encounters
 • Snack, Lunch

 • Working on Wild Side T-Shirt

DURATION

9:00AM - 4:00PM

COST: $55 per person (plus tax)
Ages: 12-17

Join us each summer for our Sea Safari Camps with fun, learning and adventure! Each week our Sea Safari Camp has a unique theme that is sure to excite everyone!

PROGRAM INCLUDES:
• Guided Tour of the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit

• Behind the Scenes Tour

• Up-close Animal Encounters

• Hands On Activities

• Crafts & Games
• Snack, Lunch

• Sea Safari Camp T-Shirt

DURATION

9:00AM - 4:00PM (Monday - Friday)

(Early drop off and late pick up are available on request)

COST FOR WEEK: $285 per person (plus tax)

Cost per Day: $75 per person (plus tax)
Ages: 6-12

4 Camps available in the summer (June/July)

• Animal Athletics (Ages 6-10)
• Home Sweet Habitat (Ages 7-12)
• Animal Investigators (Ages 7-12)
• Conservation Heroes (Ages 7-12)

home school days

Homeschooled students and their families are invited to join us for an educational day at the Aquarium!  We will host two or three events in a year for you to visit and

• Explore the Aquarium Exhibit at 50% Off - Includes Aquarium Adventure Exhibit, Stingray Reef and all Amusement RIdes
• Interactive Booths with Conservation Partners
• Tank Feedings
• Scavenger Hunts
• Live Animal Encounters - Meet Ambassador Animals Up Close
• Participate in Optional Educational Classroom Programs*

Reservations and payment are required in advance. Please note: discounts are only available online - not onsite at the ticket booth. Day of ticket pricing will not be discounted.

Day of Event: Reserved tickets will be available for pick up between 9:45am and 1:00pm.

*You can enhance your adventure with our education programs.  Additional cost associated with these programs. More details online.

Please check out our calendar of events for upcoming dates!

animal encounters

Get up-close and personal with some of your favorite animals like our Tigers, Servals, Birds, Reptiles, and more. These are exclusive meet and greets you'll never forget!

You'll learn all about these amazing animals, meet our animal care staff, feed specific animal and photo opportunities.

Book today for your family and friends!

Check out all of our Experiences and plan your visit today!

• Animal Encounters
• Animal Shows
• Mascots
• and more!