Downtown Aquarium Tours and Tickets

You’ll see all kinds of marine life at the Downtown Aquarium in Houston. In addition to the aquatic life you’d expect to see at an aquarium, the tanks featuring Texas bayou hold turtles, alligators, and bullfrogs, and the main first-floor tank houses multiple shark species: tigers, sandbars, and blacktips.

Yes, you can feed some marine animals at the Downtown Aquarium in Houston under the supervision of aquarium staff. You can book an Animal Meet and Greet session by appointment and feed stingrays, porcupines, parrots, snakes, lizards, birds of prey, or any other small mammals. In addition to feeding these animals, you can touch and train them and take pictures.

Yes, there is parking available at the Downtown Aquarium in Houston. The aquarium provides paid on-site parking in a lot directly behind the main building, with self-parking and valet service available—bring cash, as you can’t pay for parking with a credit card. Check the aquarium's website for up-to-date information on parking rates.

There are more than simple dining options inside the Downtown Aquarium in Houston—head to the second floor, and you’ll find a full-service seafood restaurant with full views of the aquarium tanks and the marine life inside them. Near the restaurant, there’s also an upscale bar called the Dive Lounge.

The time it takes to explore the Downtown Aquarium in Houston can vary depending on your pace and what you’d like to see. Plan to spend about one hour exploring the floor-to-ceiling tanks on the first floor and an additional 1–2 hours to view additional exhibits and the Games and Rides area.

Yes, there are discounts available for tickets to the Downtown Aquarium in Houston. Seniors aged 62 and over and children 42 inches tall (105 centimeters) or under get discounted admission compared to adults. Children 2 years of age and under can enter for free. Also, the All-Day Adventure Pass offers unlimited access to most of the aquarium.