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Field Trips & Day Camps

Hands-on learning with real animals for student groups of 15 or more, Pre-K through college. Every visit mixes wildlife exploration with age-specific, STEM-based teaching.

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Plan your field trip

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Who’s booking

Use a real school, camp, homeschool, or organization name.
Tax-exempt entities skip sales tax. You can also add this later in the booking process.
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Who's coming

Field-trip pricing covers 15–1,000 students. At least one teacher or chaperone per 15 students.
Minimum 15 students. Groups of 200 or more can choose 9:00 AM early entry.
Enter free with a state-certified teacher ID.
At least 1 teacher or chaperone per 15 students. Extra chaperones pay full admission.
Bus drivers enter free.
We look the campus up in the NCES Title I directory. Staff can still override.
Our educators pitch the visit at the right level. Choose the last option for a mixed-grade group.
Lunch tables are held for 45 minutes. Reserving one lets us schedule your group around other visits.
3

Visit notes (optional)

Tell us anything that helps us prepare your day.
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Date & arrival

Pick a visit date, then choose an arrival time.
Estimated total$134.25

Your request reaches our education team, who will follow up by email to confirm your field-trip details. Download our Field Trip Packet (PDF)

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What Students Will Experience

Students interact with exotic mammals, sharks, stingrays, sea jellies, octopuses, birds, reptiles, amphibians, tropical and cold-water fish, and so much more.

We hope to inspire a new generation of oceanic explorers and conservationists through education and shared experiences, creating an ever-expanding appreciation for our planet's oceans, rain forests, and deserts. Students will expand their understanding of our ecosystems while staying engaged throughout the field trip for maximized learning.

Field Trip Pricing

Large Groups

15 student minimum

$8.95 / student
Certified teachers free · chaperones $25.95
  • 9:00 AM early entry for groups of 200 or more
  • For Pre-K–12th grade: schools, certified childcare, homeschools, YMCA, and other certified children's groups
  • Please show your certification at the door

Title 1 Scholarship Funds

For qualifying schools

$6.95 / student
Teachers free · chaperones $25.95

Homeschool Children

15 students — pairing available

$8.95 / student
Chaperones $25.95
  • Shorter tours for smaller groups — typically 15–20 minutes
  • Team up with other homeschoolers, or send us your preferred date and we'll pair you with others that day

Parents and siblings pay regular general admission — we recommend buying online or at the park kiosks in advance.

Need to Know

  • Certified teachers enter free with a state-certified teacher ID badge.
  • Minimum of 15 students. Field-trip pricing requires at least 15 students; groups of 200 or more can choose 9:00 AM early entry. For more information, email info@houstonaquariumtx.com.
  • Food in park: Snacks, hot food meals, and drinks are available at the park. Students may bring a sack lunch and beverage for scheduled field trips. Dining seating is limited and first come, first served.
  • Tax-exempt entities: Select the appropriate booking when making your online reservation. You will be required to provide your tax-exempt ID.
  • Chaperones: At least 1 certified teacher or chaperone is required per 15 students. Additional chaperones are charged full-price admission.
  • Bus drivers: Bus drivers enter free.
  • Group capacity: Up to 1,000 students on a rolling 4-hour basis. Large groups may need staggered lunch and aquarium rotations.

Arrival & Check-In

To keep our field trip schedule running smoothly and on time for all groups, please be as punctual as possible and arrive only at your appointment time. We may not be able to accommodate your party more than 15 minutes before your scheduled arrival.

Running late? Please email Houston Interactive at info@houstonaquariumtx.com so we can adjust our schedule. It will likely affect our other field trips.

Special Requirements

Please let our staff know about any special requirements, such as special educational needs, a topic your group is studying that we can include in our presentation, work toward a badge, patch, loop, or rank, or any special language requirements.