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Mystery Animal Meet & Greet at Downtown Aquarium Houston - Houston

Mystery Animal Meet & Greet at Downtown Aquarium Houston

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

20–30 minutes

Fitness Level

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, including children.

Overview

Get up close with two ambassador animals during the Mystery Animal Meet & Greet at Downtown Aquarium Houston. This interactive encounter pairs education with immersive fun, perfect for families and wildlife enthusiasts.

Houston, Texas

Mystery Animal Meet & Greet

Meet two different ambassador animals ~ All Day Pass wristband included

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About This Adventure

About

Upgrade your visit to the Downtown Aquarium and meet two of our incredible Ambassador Animals in an exciting up-close encounter! This experience includes an All Day Pass wristband to enjoy the exhibits and amusements at the Downtown Aquarium.

During this experience, you will:

  • learn all about these amazing animals and what you can do to help protect their natural habitats
  • meet the knowledgeable animal care experts who care for them
  • observe a training session and/or animal enrichment
  • feed the animal some of their favorite snacks (not a guaranteed interaction)
  • have an opportunity to take your picture with the animal
  • Receive an All Day Pass wristband to enjoy the Aquarium's exhibits and amusements

Please Note: The interactive activities available are solely up to the individual animals and whether or not they choose to participate. Specific animal requests are not guaranteed.

This experience is limited to ten participants and is not guaranteed to be exclusive to your party. If you have fewer than ten participants in your group, you may be joined by other registrants.

If you are looking for a private experience or a specific ambassador animal, Private Animal Meet & Greets can be booked at least 48hrs in advance here.


Duration

Your experience will last 20 – 30 minutes depending on the animal, your group size, and level of participation.


Rates

$79.00 plus tax per person includes admission to the Aquarium exhibit & amusement rides.


Policies

  • Group size is limited to 10 participants including children and adults.
  • Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by a paid adult.
  • Participants will not be able to hold the animal.
  • There may be limited access for service animals during this experience. Please call (713) 315-5112 or email AquariumHouston@Ldry.com to confirm.  
  • This experience is non-refundable and non-transferable. 
  • Purchase include admission to Downtown Aquarium. Tickets are not required, but may be purchased online or at the box office upon arrival.
  • This experience will occur rain or shine.
  • Please be on time for your experience. Late arrivals are not guaranteed accommodation.
  • Please click HERE for current parking rates and other great information for your visit.
  • Our new parking system only accepts card, no cash.
  • Downtown Aquarium reserves the right to cancel any program or tour due to animal health or safety concerns. In the event of cancellation, efforts will be made to reschedule you on a later date.

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early

Give yourself time to enjoy the aquarium exhibits with your All Day Pass wristband before or after the Meet & Greet.

Respect Animal Boundaries

Animal interactions depend on their mood and willingness; be patient and follow the handlers’ instructions at all times.

Limited Group Size

Groups are capped at 10 to keep the experience personal—consider booking well in advance, especially on weekends.

Parking Tips

The Downtown Aquarium parking system is card-only; cash payments are not accepted. Plan accordingly.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • River otters featured within the aquarium exhibits.
  • Rare freshwater fish native to Texas waterways.

History

Downtown Aquarium Houston originally opened as an offshoot of the City of Houston's urban renewal efforts to connect urban families with aquatic wildlife education.

Conservation

The aquarium emphasizes habitat preservation through ambassador animal programs that raise awareness about endangered species and ecological stewardship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable shoes

Essential

You'll be on your feet walking around the aquarium and during the Meet & Greet.

Water bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated, especially if visiting during Houston’s warm months.

summer specific

Camera or smartphone

Essential

Capture memorable moments with the ambassador animals during your visit.

Light jacket

Indoor temperatures can vary, and a jacket comes in handy during cooler months.

fall|winter specific