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Take Over The Houston Aquarium

About this Experience

What you'll do:

Step into a full-day aquarium takeover at the Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve. Your group will wander through immersive aquatic exhibits and meet hundreds of species up close, then level-up the day with hands-on animal moments like stingray, shark, and aviary feedings. If you want to go big, book an in-water add-on like snorkeling or snuba for a once-in-a-lifetime “swim with the fish” story. The aquarium runs on an easy credits system for encounters, so you can choose your own adventure all day long, pet, feed, and interact your way through the park.

Why we love it for your party:

  • Choose-your-own animal encounters (credits let you pick the experiences your crew is most excited about—stingrays, sharks, birds, and more).

  • Interactive, not just observational (this spot is built for hands-on moments and group photos, not a quick walk-through).

  • Big “main character” energy for a full day out (you can spend hours hopping between exhibits and encounters without needing to leave the venue).

  • Bucket-list water adventures available (snorkel or snuba add-ons make it feel like a true takeover-style experience).

  • Works for mixed groups (there’s plenty to do whether your party wants chill exhibit time or nonstop encounters).

About this experience partner:

Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve is a high-energy, hands-on aquarium designed for people who want to get close to the animals. Beyond classic tanks and habitats, the park offers meet-and-greets and feeding experiences across marine life, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Their credits setup makes group planning simple—everyone can jump into the encounters they’re into most, all in one place.

Additional information:

  • In-water experiences: Snorkel Experience and Snuba Adventure are available.

  • Location: 5440 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E., Humble, TX. Check the partner site for current hours and any holiday changes before you go.

Provided by Houston Interactive Aquarium and Animal Preserve

Joined October 2025

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Location

Houston, TX

5440 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77032, USA