easy
30–45 minutes
No physical exertion required; suitable for all fitness levels including young children.
Downtown Aquarium Houston brings wildlife education directly to schools with its Built for Survival Show, a live-animal presentation focused on adaptations and habitats. This interactive outreach offers students a close encounter with nature’s resilience — right in their own classrooms.
Grades K-8 • 30 Minutes • Starting at $300
Bring the wonders of wildlife to your school with Downtown Aquarium's Built for Survival outreach program! This engaging 30-minute presentation showcases five live Ambassador Animals, teaching students about adaptations, habitats, and conservation. With interactive Q&A sessions led by knowledgeable educators, this unique experience promises to inspire and educate young minds.
If your students love wildlife, they will love Downtown Aquarium's Built for Survival outreach program! This 30-minute auditorium–style presentation features five of our Ambassador Animals – animals who help us teach about wildlife, habitats, and conservation. Students will learn about animal adaptations, see those adaptions in action, and have a Q&A with our Educators. We bring the materials, knowledgeable experts, live animals, and all of the fun directly to you! Best suited for grades K-8.
Please use the travel fee guide below to determine the travel fee for your program. This fee is not taxed. 0-15 miles from DTAQ: Travel Fee Waived 16-30 miles from DTAQ: $35.00 31-45 miles from DTAQ: $50.00
Ensure your space has a backup indoor area to keep Ambassador Animals comfortable and safe during the program.
Provide a microphone or headset when presenting in large rooms to ensure every student hears the educators clearly.
Programs are available within 45 miles of Downtown Aquarium Houston; plan accordingly to avoid travel fees.
Encourage respectful behavior towards animals and educators to ensure the program runs the full 30 minutes smoothly.
Houston’s founding on the banks of Buffalo Bayou shaped a city balancing urban growth with green space preservation.
Programs like the Built for Survival Show foster community awareness about biodiversity and encourage urban conservation efforts.
Ensures educators can be heard clearly in large or noisy venues.
Provides a controlled environment for the safety and comfort of the animals.
Protects animals from unexpected weather changes during outreach.
spring|summer|fall|winter specific
Allows students to comfortably view and engage with the presentation.