Downtown Aquarium Houston: Tickets

Downtown Aquarium Houston - Tickets and Visitor Information

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What is Downtown Aquarium Houston?

• Downtown Aquarium Houston is a large aquarium and family attraction in downtown Houston, Texas.
• It combines marine-life exhibits with rides, interactive experiences and other attractions, making it quite different from a traditional aquarium.
• The Aquarium has more than 300 species of aquatic life, with themed areas including a Texas Bayou, Rainforest, shipwreck, Sunken Temple and Underwater Rig.
• There is also a Stingray Reef where you can touch and feed live stingrays, as well as a shark tank, tiger habitat and several amusement rides.
• The main aquarium contains around 500,000 gallons of water and is home to aquatic animals from around the world.

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Quick Information‍

• Address: Downtown Aquarium Houston, 410 Bagby Street, 77002, Houston
• Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 - 20:30 | Friday - Saturday: 10:00 - 22:00
• Suggested Visit Duration: Around 2-3 hours
• Parking: Parking available in the lot directly behind the building.
• Downtown Aquarium Houston Ticket Options

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‍Is Downtown Aquarium Houston Worth Visiting?

Downtown Aquarium Houston is worth considering if you are looking for a family attraction that combines an aquarium with rides and other activities.

• It is not a huge aquarium in the same way as some other standalone aquariums. Instead, the appeal is the variety of things to do in one place.
• You can look at marine life, touch stingrays, see sharks and tigers, and then go on rides such as the Ferris wheel or Shark Voyage.
• For families with children, the combination can make it easier to spend several hours there rather than simply walking around an aquarium.

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What You Can See at Downtown Aquarium Houston

Downtown Aquarium Houston is split into several themed sections, including:

• Aquarium Exhibits – See marine life and other animals in themed areas including the Texas Bayou, Shipwreck, Rainforest, Sunken Temple, Gulf of Mexico and Underwater Rig.
• Stingray Reef – Get close to live stingrays and, with the appropriate ticket, touch and feed them.
• Shark Voyage – Take a train ride through a 200,000-gallon shark tank and see sharks and other marine life from underwater.
• Tigers of the Maharaja's Temple – See the tigers in a themed temple setting.
• Diving Bell Ferris Wheel – Take a ride on the Ferris wheel for views over downtown Houston.
• Aquatic Carousel – A sea-life-themed carousel suitable for families.
• Other Rides and Attractions – There are several additional rides and activities aimed at both children and adults.

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About Downtown Aquarium Houston‍

Downtown Aquarium Houston is so much more than an aquarium. It also has rides, attractions, a ferris wheel and more.

The Aquarium

The aquarium has a series of themed environments where you can see marine life and other animals from different parts of the world. Areas include the Texas Bayou, Shipwreck, Rainforest, Sunken Temple and Gulf of Mexico. You can see species including stingrays, clownfish, groupers, lionfish, sharks, turtles and other aquatic animals.

Rides and Attractions

Downtown Aquarium Houston also has several rides and attractions including the Diving Bell Ferris Wheel, Aquatic Carousel and Shark Voyage, a train ride that travels through a 200,000-gallon shark tank. There are also attractions aimed at younger children, as well as the Tigers of the Maharaja's Temple exhibit.

Aquarium Restaurant

The Aquarium Restaurant has a large aquarium surrounding the dining area, allowing you to eat while watching fish and other marine life.

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