easy
30 minutes to 2 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels, including young children and seniors, with minimal physical exertion required.
Celebrate Halloween with spine-tingling fun and up-close animal encounters at Aquarium Restaurant, Kemah. Discover immersive guided tours and interactive programs perfect for families wanting more than just a visit.
October 25th Special Event Upgrades! • Great for the whole family! • All Ages!
Upgrade your visit to the Aquarium with exciting Animal Meets & Greets and guided Exhibit Tours! Experience close encounters with unique animals, learn fascinating facts, and enjoy special events like the Halloween Kids Bash. Don’t miss this chance to create unforgettable memories with family and friends in a vibrant aquatic setting!
##Registration for upgrading your experience with Animal Meets & Greets and Aquarium Exhibit Tours (Includes Entry Pass Admission to Stingray Reef & Exhibit) is OPEN! The calendar on this page showcases dates and times available.
Join us at the Aquarium during any of our special events and upgrade your visit! We are now giving guests, friends and families the chance to upgrade their experiences with discounted Animal Meets & Greets and Aquarium Exhibit Tours rates with live animals! Upgrade prices below include your entry pass admission to Stingray Reef & Exhibits!
• $25.00 Animal Meet & Greet • $10.99 Aquarium Exhibit Tour
If you have any questions or need help with reservations, please email us at AQKEeducation@Ldry.com.
Have a spook-tacular time! Families can enjoy haunting scavenger hunts, Keepers Chats and more! The celebration takes place in our Stingray Reef*. Details for program upgrades below.
Stingray Reef & Exhibit Tickets can be purchased on-site the day of the event, but exclude programing. (Entry $6.99 / Value Pass $8.50 Includes Reef entry and fish food)
Elasmobranch Pumpkin Enrichment @ 3:00pm (Approx. 15 minutes in duration) with Sharkey!
Come see our Education Station featuring animal skulls! Enjoy Scavenger Hunts! (1-5pm)
Have an up close encounter with our ambassador animals (reptiles and invertebrates), learn about their adaptations and have your photo taken with them! Enjoy animal enrichment for select animals.
The Aquarium is home to more than just fish! We have an entire exhibit dedicated to rainforests. Meet some of the animals that live there, discover their unique adaptations. Our Aquarium Exhibit Tours are tailored to blend in with our educational programing!
Includes Entry Pass Admissions to Stingray Reef & Exhibit!
Join us on a guided tour of our upstairs and downstairs exhibits including our 38,000 gallon featured Dining tank, Tower tank, J tank and Stingray Reef Exhibits. Learn fun facts about the 100 species of fish that call the Aquarium their home. Each tour is limited in capacity. Reserve today!
Includes Entry Pass Admissions to Stingray Reef & Exhibit!
Book Animal Meet & Greet and Exhibit Tours in advance to secure your spot—programs fill quickly, especially during special events like the Halloween Kids Bash.
Animal Meet & Greet and Keeper Chats are typically 30 minutes; coordinate your visit so children stay engaged without fatigue.
Photo opportunities abound during Meet & Greets and scenic aquarium tanks; ensure your devices are charged for lasting memories.
While many activities are indoors, some Halloween scavenger hunts and educational stations occur rain or shine outdoors—dress accordingly.
The Kemah Boardwalk area developed into a premier coastal entertainment district in the late 20th century, blending Texas Gulf Coast culture with family-friendly attractions.
The Aquarium promotes awareness of aquatic ecosystems and supports conservation through education programs and enrichment activities that highlight animal welfare.
Aquarium visits involve standing and light walking—flat, supportive shoes keep you comfortable.
Stingray Reef and outdoor scavenger hunts can be cooler in fall evenings—layer up for comfort.
fall specific
Capture close encounters and vibrant aquatic displays for lasting memories.
Stay hydrated, especially when visiting the Kemah Boardwalk before or after aquarium tours.
summer specific