home school day
Wednesday, October 7 | 10AM - 3PM
Calling all homeschool families! Dive into a day of discovery at the Downtown Aquarium on October 7, 2026 from 10AM - 3PM during our special Home School Day.
Enjoy discounted admission, explore fascinating exhibits, and take part in optional educational classroom programs designed to inspire young minds.
Plus! Get up close with our amazing Ambassador Animals for an unforgettable hands-on experience.
RSVP AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 2, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: NO DISCOUNTED PAYMENT AT THE DOOR WILL BE ACCEPTED. TICKETS PURCHASED THE DAY OF THE EVENT WILL BE AT FULL PRICE THROUGH THE TICKET OFFICE. RESERVATIONS ARE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am-1:00pm | Ticket Booth Open for Check-In | Ticket Booth |
| 10:00am | Built for Survival Animal Show (registration required) | |
| 10:30am | Tiger Talk | Maharaja's Temple |
| 11:00am | Diver Meet & Greet | Gulf of Mexico Exhibit |
| Coral Communities Program (registration required) | ||
| 12:00pm | Rockin’ the Rainforest Program (registration required) | |
| Shark Diver Meet & Greet | Shark Voyage Depot | |
| 12:30pm | Oil Rig Exhibit Feeding | Oil Rig Exhibit |
| 1:00pm | Animal Encounter | Wild Encounters Stage |
| 1:30pm | Lionfish Exhibit Feed & Keeper Chat | Sunken Temple Exhibit |
| Behind the Scenes Tours (registration required) | ||
| 2:00pm | Animal Encounter | Maharaja's Temple |
| 2:30pm | Coral Reef Exhibit Feed & Keeper Chat | Shipwreck Exhibit |
| Fishy Anatomy Program (registration required) | ||
| 3:30pm | Piranha Chat | Rainforest Exhibit |
| 4:00pm | Animal Encounter | Maharaja's Temple |
