Self-Guided Adventures

Committed to education and conservation, the Downtown Aquarium is home to over 500 species of animals guaranteed to keep your students interested and engaged in learning! Self-guided adventures allow you and your students to explore the Aquarium at your own pace.

Tour guides and educational programs are not included.

Groups qualifying for discounted school admission rates include:

• public, private, charter, and religious schools
• homeschool groups
• preschools
• daycares
• YMCA/YWCA
• after-school programs
• Boys & Girls Club
• scout troops

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Duration

Varies - we recommend at least an hour and a half to tour the exhibits and ride the rides.

Check-In Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Aquarium Exhibit & Stingray Reef: Opens at 10:00am Amusement Park: Opens at 10:30am Hours of operation are subject to change.

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Rates

All Day Adventure Pass Includes unlimited, all-day access to the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit, Stingray Reef, and all amusement rides - weather permitting. Stingray food is not included, but can be added to your reservation. Student (Ages 2 & Under): Free Student (Grades Pre-K to 12): $11.00 Teacher & Chaperone (Ages 18+): 1 Free Chaperone for Every 5 Students Additional Adult Chaperone (Ages 18+): $11.00 Bus Driver: Free with ID

PLEASE NOTE An additional 6% online booking fee will be added to the total by our online booking service. See FareHarbor's terms of service on the reservation page for more information.

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Payments

• A $55.00 deposit (plus online booking fee) is due at the time of booking.
• After making your reservation online, you will receive a confirmation email with more details regarding your visit.
• You must submit a SIGNED and dated copy of a "Texas Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate" to AquariumHouston@Ldry.com before the date of your field trip
• Groups that do not submit a SIGNED "Texas Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate" or are not tax exempt in the state of Texas will have taxes added to their final bill.
• Title 1 schools receive an additional $3.00 discount on the All Day Adventure Pass. You may be required to provide documentation of your school's Title 1 status.
• If you must cancel your field trip, please do so via email (AquariumHouston@Ldry.com) at least 48 hours prior to your visit. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours' notice will be subject to a $55 cancellation fee.

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Policies & Guidelines

• Groups must have a minimum of 10 students or you will be charged for a minimum of 10.
• Students must be accompanied by an adult chaperone at all times.
• Students may bring bag lunches and use outdoor picnic areas. Picnic areas cannot be reserved. There is no storage for coolers or bag lunches.
• If you are interested in dining with us during your visit, please contact us to set up a restaurant reservation. Large reservations are strictly limited to 40 people (including students AND adults). Restaurant reservations are not guaranteed and are not available on Friday evenings or all day on Saturday and Sunday.
• Any vehicle parking in the main Aquarium parking lot must pay for parking upon exit of the lot. Parking fees are cashless, paid by card or app only.
• Buses will be asked to street park or park off-site, especially on busier days.