EXPERIENCE OVER 30 EXHIBITS AND HUNDREDS OF ANIMAL SPECIES!

INTERACT WITH EXOTIC MAMMALS, SHARKS, STINGRAYS, SEA JELLIES, OCTOPUSES, BIRDS, REPTILES, AMPHIBIANS, TROPICAL AND COLD-WATER FISH, AND SO MUCH MORE!

HOUSTON INTERACTIVE AQUARIUM & ANIMAL PRESERVE

Hopes to inspire a new generation of oceanic explorers and conservationists through education and shared experiences to create an ever-expanding appreciation for our planet’s oceans, rain forests and deserts.
The experience will instill respect and awe for species they do not see every day. Students will expand their understanding of our ecosystems as they remain engaged throughout the field trip formaximized learning.

HOUSTON INTERACTIVE field trips provide augmented, age-specific teachings for PreK – College students.

NEED TO KNOW

  • All state certified teachers with teacher ID badge pays no admission.

  • Minimum of 15 people. Groups over 25 please call or email us so we can ensure your experience is a quality one!

  • If you are a tax-exempt entity, be sure to select the appropriate booking when making your online reservation above. You will be required to provide your tax-exempt ID.

LARGE GROUPS


15 Student minimum.  $11.95 / Student – $9.95 / Student – Title 1 Schools
Teachers are FREE – up to 1 FREE Chaparone per 10 Students*

Field Trip participants are eligible for entry as early as 10 a.m. Field trip pricing is good for all Pre-K through 12th Grade students (Parents and siblings of participating Student admitted at General Admission rates) regardless of the size of the group (educational institutions, certified childcare, home school, YMCA, or any other legitimately certified groups of children). Please show certification at the door.

* Additional Parents and siblings must purchase admission at regular general admission pricing.  We recommend purchasing online or at park kiosks in advance.

LOW-INCOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS

May qualify for up to $2 per person discounts via our scholarship fund.

HOMESCHOOL CHILDREN

Are not required to have a 15-person minimum. The educational tour will be shorter for smaller groups, typically 15-20 minutes depending on the group. Homeschoolers are encouraged to pair up with other homeschoolers or contact Houston Interactive on which date you prefer, and they will gladly pair you up with others interested in that day.

TO ENHANCE YOUR FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCE, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SPEND SOME TIME AFTER THE TOUR TO EXPLORE AT YOUR OWN PACE.

To keep our Field Trip schedule running smoothly and on time in addition to accommodating all our groups, please try and be as punctual as possible and arrive only at your appointment time.

IF YOU FIND THAT YOU ARE RUNNING LATE, PLEASE CALL HOUSTON INTERACTIVE AT 281-442-7000 SO WE CAN ADJUST OUR SCHEDULE AS IT LIKELY WILL AFFECT OUR OTHER FIELD TRIPS.

We may not be able to accommodate your party more than 15 minutes before your scheduled arrival time. To help expedite your check-in process please keep students on the bus until an Education Specialist has come to direct your group.

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