teacher resources
Teacher only events, school fundraising, donations, field trips, education programs, and more. We can help transform your visit in to an adventure!
BACKPACK PROGRAMS
Each year Downtown Aquarium donates backpacks to several schools. More information below on this page.
FUNDRAISING FOR YOUR SCHOOL
Our Civic Voyage program is a great way for schools, churches, youth sports teams, hospitals and others to earn money!
SCHOOL DONATIONS
We are happy to support fundraising efforts and dontations in regards to raffles, school auctions, student incentives and more.
FIELD TRIPS: SELF-GUIDED
Lead your own wild adventure on a self-guided tour Field trips available all year round. School group rates available.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE AQUARIUM
Hook your students with our fun programs. We are excited to offer your students the following classroom program topics to help support the TEKS in your classroom.
OUTREACH PROGRAMS
We'll bring the adventure to you! Learn all about our animals without ever leaving your classroom!
student & teacher Certificates of achievement
We want to recognize you and your students for all your hard work and dedication!
We can provide your class Certificate of Achievement Awards with two different coupons to the Aquarium!
Discounts include Exhibit Admission discounts, free kids meals and free appetizers. Coupons subject to change.
Reach out to us for more details!
BACKPACK PROGRAMS
Downtown Aquarium donates 50 backpacks, full of supplies, to about 5 schools annually.
Our staff will hand deliver the backpacks - with mascots and live animals in-tow! We love to make the back to school experience special for all kids, not just the ones receiving backpacks.
If you would like more information, please send us an email!
educator events
Check out our events just for you!
Every so often we'll throw a Teacher's Night Out Party with discounted tickets, cocktails, appetizers and staff will provide our new classroom resource information.
Stay tuned for upcoming dates and details.