Downtown Aquarium Houston
Summer Address:
Marine Biologist for a Day
See if you have what it takes to become a Marine Biologist! Spend a day behind the scenes where all the scientific action happens. Experience close encounters with exotic species from the deep sea to shallow reef and everywhere in between. You'll even get to dissect a squid! Program includes guided tour, biologist dive show, squid dissection, animal feedings and much more! T-shirts & lunch included.
· Cost: $49.95 per person
· Ages: 6-12
Zoologist for a Day
Tigers at an aquarium? There are more than just fish here at the Downtown Aquarium. Examine our impressive species of birds, reptiles, amphibians and, of course, the white tigers. Spend your day learning how we handle and train our creatures that live outside the ocean. Interact with live animals, build animal enrichment toys, talk with tiger and bird keepers and much more! T-shirts & lunch included.
· Cost: $49.95 per person
· Ages: 6-12
Wild Dreams Overnight
You've seen our white tigers of the Maharaja's Temple… now you can learn about their cousins in the wild! Explore the rainforests of the world and learn about conservation through the eyes of a tiger. Get ready to stay up late, learn all about tigers, go on a scavenger hunt, and sleep within inches of these awesome animals. Plus much more. Perfect for groups! Includes a snack, T-shirt and breakfast in the Aquarium Restaurant.
· Cost: Week: $265 per person; Daily: $59.95 per person;1 free adult with every 5 kids in a group, minimum of 10 people
· Ages: 6 and up (activities most enjoyable for ages 7-13)
· Time: 8pm - 9am
Sea Safari Summer Camp
An animal a day… keeps you learning and wanting to play. Join the Downtown Aquarium's Education department, along with the animal residents, to learn about sharks, rays, octopuses, felines and parrots. We will play games, make crafts and participate in many activities to see what makes these animals unique and able to live where they do.
· Cost: Week: $265 per person; Daily: $69.95 per person
· Ages: 6-12
· Days: Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm
Explor-Oceans Camp
Try to keep yourself steady this summer on shaky ground. Learn about earthquakes, volcanoes and tectonic effects on the Earth's surface and animal habitats. Explore through hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, crafts and games.
· Cost: Week: $265 per person; Daily: $69.95 per person
· Ages: 9-13
· Days: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Mommy & Me: A Small Fry Adventure
Toddlers, bring your moms! Make your self comfy on giant pillows while you listen to a story. Then play a game and make a craft based on the story.
· Cost: $12.99 per participant pair (adult and child)
· $2.00 each additional participant
· Add-on lunch and All-Day passes.
· Days: Mondays, 10am - 11am
· Ages: 2-5
Scouts Only! Overnight!
You've seen the aquarium during the day, but at night it can be a whole different world! Bring your troop to Downtown Aquarium. Explore the wacky and wonderful animals and their habitats while earning your next badge. Program activities include interactive programming that fulfills badge requirements, crafts and our Rise 'n Shine breakfast. Bring your sleeping bags and snooze amongst the sharks and rays!
Cost: $59.95 per Scout
*actual award not included
Brownies / Girl Scouts
Science in Action
Program activities include:
- Making weird glop
- Blowing up balloons without air
- Paper chromatography
- Science in technology hunt
Cost: $24.95 per person
*actual award not included
**This program is only for Brownie Girl Scouts and their adult leaders.
Junior Girl Scouts
Water Wonders
Dive into Scouting and work on your next badge, Water Wonders. We will cover many of the fundamentals on water and what makes it such an important resource for our animals.
Program activities include:
- Learning about underwater life
- Putting water to work
- Testing salt water vs. fresh water
- Finding out where water you drink comes from
- Making your own water cycle
- Learning how to prevent water shortages
Cost: $24.95 per person
*actual award not included
**This program is only for Junior Girl Scouts and their adult leaders.
Weather Watch
Topics and program activities include:
- Weather maps
- Build a cloud
- Cloud weather
- Weather smarts
- Frontal systems
- Build a weather instrument
Cost: $24.95 per person
*actual award not included
**This program is only for Junior Girl Scouts and their adult leaders.
Cub Scouts
Science Academic Pin and Belt Loop
Program activities include:
- Learning about underwater life
- Getting to know a scientist
- Using the scientific method
- Growing plants
- Building a clay boat
- Building atoms and molecules
- Learning about solids, liquids, and gases
Cost: $24.95 per person
*actual award not included
**This program is only for Cub Scouts and their adult leaders.
Note: we provide Educational Tours, not a camp.
Camp Type:
 Day
Tours
Family
Year Established: n/a Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 5 to All years old Cost/Week: less than $75.00/wk Religious Affiliation: None Camp Owner(s): Landry's Restaurants
Camp Director(s): Camp Director
Nearest Large City: Houston, TX Off Season Rental: No |
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Animals Academic and Pre-College Camps: Marine Science Academic and Pre-College Camps: Science Adventure Camps: Assorted Adventures Special Accommodations: Please call to discuss specials needs or accommodations. |
- Environmental
Academic Activities:
- Science
Miscellaneous Activities:
- Winter/Spring Break Programs
Additional Activities:
Zoology, Overnight Adventure, Sea Safari, Behind the Scenes Tour, Mommy & Me Adventure
Marine Biologist for a Day
May
7th
June
4th
July
2nd
August
6th
September
3rd
October
1st
November
5th
December
3rd
Zoologist for a Day
May
21st
June
18th
July
16th
August
20th
September
17th
October
15th
November
19th
December
17th
Wild Dreams Overnight
Call 713-315-5112 to request a date for your group.
Sea Safari Summer Camp
June
6th - 10th Sea Safari 1 Camp
13th - 17th Sea Safari 2 Camp
27th – July 1 Sea Safari 2 Camp
July
11th – 15th Sea Safari 2 Camp
25th – 29th Sea Safari 1 Camp
August
1st – 5th Sea Safari 2 Camp
Explor-Oceans Camp
June
20th – 24th
July
18th – 22nd
August
8th – 12th
Lights, Camera, Animals!
Mommy & Me: A Small Fry Adventure
August
31st
September
19th
October
14th
November
14th
December
14th
