For Schools, Camps & Homeschool Groups
Field Trips & Day Camps
An unforgettable hands-on educational experience for student groups of 15 or more. Field trips blend interactive learning, wildlife exploration, and STEM-based education with age-specific teachings for Pre-K through college students.
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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 at full admission
Entry as early as 10 a.m. Pricing applies to Pre-K through 12th-grade students from educational institutions, certified childcare, home schools, YMCA, or other legitimately certified groups of children with at least 15 students. Please show certification at the door.
Title 1 Scholarship Funds
For qualifying schools
$6.95 / student
Teachers free
Homeschool Children
No 15-person minimum
$8.95 / student
Educational tours are shorter for smaller groups, typically 15-20 minutes depending on the group. Homeschoolers are encouraged to pair up with other homeschoolers, or contact us with your preferred date and we'll gladly pair you with others interested that day.
Additional parents and siblings must purchase admission at regular general admission pricing. We recommend purchasing online or at park kiosks in advance. Parents and siblings of a participating student are admitted at General Admission rates.
Need to Know
- Certified teachers enter free with a state-certified teacher ID badge.
- Minimum of 15 students. Field-trip pricing is not available for groups under 15 students. Groups over 25 should email info@houstonaquariumtx.com so we can ensure a quality experience.
- 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 cap: Field trips are limited to 160 students. Large groups may need staggered lunch and aquarium rotations.
- Summer scheduling: Guided field trips are available year-round, including summer.
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.
To help expedite check-in, please keep students on the bus until an Education Specialist comes to direct your group.
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.