Fun & Learning
Discover the wonder and mystery of the underwater world and more through our educational programs and behind-the-scenes tours! To register, make reservations and check availability for any of our Programs, please call 281-916-1777 or email [email protected].
Immerse yourself in our remarkable educational programs!
- Behind the Scenes Career Path Tour
- Aquarium Exhibit Tour
- Animal Meet and Greets
- Classroom Programs
- Marine Biologist for a Day
- Camp Kemah
- Daddy and Me
- Mommy and Me
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Educational Programs
Discover the wonder and mystery of the underwater world and more through our guided tours and classroom programs! View the current calendar.
For reservations and more information about any of our education programs, please call 281-916-1777 or email [email protected].
Behind the Scenes Career Path Tour
Interested in career paths as a Biologist, Educator, Retail Clerk, Host, Waiter and more? Would you like to see how our business operates? Learn about each department (both upstairs and downstairs) in the Aquarium Restaurant and the roles and responsibilities that are delegated to each of our staff. You might even catch a glimpse of our Biologists diving to maintenance our tanks or feed fish! Includes admission to Stingray Reef and stingray feeding.
For reservations and more information about any of our education programs, please call 281-916-1777
Aquarium Exhibit Tour
A guided tour of all our exhibits both upstairs and downstairs including our 38,000-gallon featured Dining tank, Tower tank, J tank, Stingray Reef Exhibits and Sea Critter Touch Tank filled with sea stars, urchin and hermit crabs. Learn fun facts about the 100 species of fish that call the Aquarium their home. Includes admission to Stingray Reef and stingray feeding.
For reservations and more information about any of our education programs, please call 281-916-1777 or click here
Classroom Programs:
All programs are available at the Aquarium, an off-site location or now virtual through Zoom!
TEKS based education programs perfect for schools!
* Aquarium tours, lunch or Kemah Boardwalk ride wristbands can be added to any package for an additional charge.
Preschool Move & Groove:
Our youngest animal lovers will learn how animals move around their habitats; such as fish, snakes, and birds. This fun program includes songs, dances, and even live animals!
Coral Communities:
Participants have the opportunity to learn all about coral, coral reefs, the many different creatures that live on coral reefs, how these creatures form an ecosystem and interact with each other. Includes an activity on how a coral reef ecosystem works!
Rockin' the Rainforest:
Students will learn about the 4 different levels of rainforests, what animals live and thrive at each level, how these animals have adapted for survival in the rainforests, and other interesting facts about each animal! Includes 4 live animals for participants to see up close.
Radical Reptiles:
Students learn all about a variety of reptiles, including what environments they live in, what adaptations these animals have to survive, how large they grow, and other interesting facts about each animal. Includes 3-4 live reptiles for participants to see up close.
Squid Anatomy Dissection:
Each participant will receive a squid along with dissection tools. We dissect the squids together as a group and learn about each body part and what role these body parts play in order to keep a squid alive. Includes general squid facts.
Creature Feature:
Pick 4 of our education animals to learn about and see them up close and personal!
Tour AND Classroom Program combo:
- $13.99 plus tax, 4 person minimum
- $100 - 1 program for 1 hour
- $175 - 2 programs for 2 hours
- $250 - 3 programs for 3 hours
- 15 minutes - $50
- 30 minutes - $100
Add to your Adventure:
Mobile Touch Tank: (available at the Aquarium or off-site location) $150/2 hours
Our portable, saltwater Touch Tank allows guests to closely view, hold and learn about sea stars, sea urchins, hermit crabs, sea snails and other small marine animals.
Costume Mascot: (available at the Aquarium or off-site location) $100/2 hours
Choice of Sharkey or Octavius (shark or octopus) to entertain children and provide photo opportunities.
Prize Wheel: (available at the Aquarium or off-site location) $40/2 hours
Only available as an add-on option. Children who answer a science based educational question correctly gets to spin the wheel to win a prize. Prizes must be provided by event organizer.
Marine Biologist for a Day
Kid’s lunch included: $39.99 plus tax, 4 person minimumParticipants spend the day behind the scenes learning what it takes to be a Marine Biologist. Includes a squid dissection, complete tour of all the aquarium exhibits, behind the scenes areas, life support systems, biology lab, food prep kitchen, and dive locker. Feed and interact with our stingrays and eat lunch in front of one of our amazing dining room tanks! 5 hours.
Animal Meet and Greets
Interested in an Animal Meet & Greet? Have an up close encounter with one of our Ambassador Animals and have your photo taken with them and a Biologist! Learn about their adaptations from an educator.
Cost: $150 for a group of 6
*additional $5 charge per person (up to 10 people)
For reservations and more information about any of our education programs, please email [email protected] or click here
Creature Feature
Pick 4 of our education animals to learn about and see them up close and personal! Two week notice is recommended for best availability. Minimum of 10 guests required; maximum of 30 guests. View details and book now here
Cost: $13.99 per person
For reservations and more information about any of our education programs, please call 281-916-1777 or email [email protected].
Spectacular Story Time
Relax and enjoy an animal-related story read by one of our animated Educators. Program includes a craft and live animal encounter! Join us for a Spectacular Story Time where each child will receive a book, a plush, admission into Stingray Reef, and food to feed the rays. The program will start at 10:30 AM. Spaces are limited. View details and book now here.
Cost: is $35 (+ tax) per child; Adults Free
Daddy & Me
Join us for a Spectacular Story Time where each child will receive a book, a plush, admission into stingray reef, and food to feed the rays. The program is $35 (+ tax) per child and will start at 10:30 am. Spaces are limited.
For reservations and more information about any of our education programs, please call 281-916-1777 or email [email protected].
Mommy & Me
Join us for a Spectacular Story Time where each child will receive a book, a plush, admission into stingray reef, and food to feed the rays. The program is $35 (+ tax) per child and will start at 10:30 am. Spaces are limited.
For reservations and more information about any of our education programs, please call 281-916-1777 or email [email protected].
Camp Kemah
Join us each summer for fun, learning and adventure! Drop the kids off for hands on animal experiences, science experiments, arts & crafts, marine biology lessons and rides on the Boardwalk!
For reservations and more information about any of our education programs, please call281-916-1777 or click here.
