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Downtown Aquarium, Houston, TX
- Street: 410 Bagby St,
- City: Houston
- State: Texas
- Country: United States
- Zip/Postal Code: 77002
- Listed: November 25, 2018 11:11 pm
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Description
Downtown Aquarium is a public aquarium and restaurant located in Houston, Texas, United States that was developed from two Houston landmarks. The aquarium is located on site at 410 Bagby Street in downtown Houston. It houses over 200 species of aquatic animals in 500,000 US gallons of aquariums. The complex includes two restaurants, a bar, and banquet facilities. It offers programs such as Marine Biologist for a Day, Zoologist for a Day, Sea Safari Camp, overnight stays and more. The education department works with school groups and conducts outreach programs. Kids of all ages will enjoy a variety of amusement rides at the Downtown Aquarium.
Calling all thrill seekers! Dare to drop an exhilarating 65 feet while watching the downtown skyline!
Tour the marsh and bayous of the Gulf Coast in our Louisiana Swamp. Enjoy wild encounters with gators, alligator snapping turtles and spotted gar. And what would a swamp be without crayfish, catfish and bullfrogs? You’re sure to find all these favorites in our little piece of Cajun country.
Explore the lush environment of the world’s tropical rainforests and life inside their rivers. Red-bellied piranhas and venomous freshwater stingrays add a little danger to these waters. You might think twice before swimming with these fish! To add a little color out of the water, we feature an emerald tree boa, colorful rainforest frogs and our beautiful birds for your viewing pleasure.
Sink to the bottom of the neighboring sea and catch glimpses of offshore rig divers in our own Gulf of Mexico. The diverse marine life make for a thrilling sight including snappers, redfish and much more.
In the late 1940s, in the jungles of Rewa in central India, rumors spread of an unusual animal. These were the first documented sightings of a white tiger. Come see our incredible white tigers lounge and play in the ruins of the ancient Maharaja’s Temple, and learn about our conservation efforts to help their cousins in the wild.
Experience the excitement of Stingray Reef, where you can touch and feed live stingrays. Discover these deep-water dwellers up close and personal. Our one-of-a-kind touch tanks offer a hands-on experience you won’t soon forget!
Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around the 150,000 gallon aquarium with excellent views of reticulated rays, majestic sawfish, shovel-nosed guitarfish and other fascinating creatures as they swim right by your table. The Aquarium is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the palate. Aquarium restaurant offers a variety of seafood specialties, steaks, chicken, salads, pasta dishes and decadent desserts.
Restaurant Hours of Operation
Sunday – Thursday: 11am – 8:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am – 10pm
Ticket Prices
All-Day Adventure Pass $20.99
One-day unlimited access to all rides and our Aquarium Adventure Exhibit!
Visit the full website for complete details,www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumhouston/default.asp
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