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Downtown Aquarium is a tourist attraction in Houston, TX.

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Greasy
Greasy -Google user
a month ago
I’m sure you’ve read the reviews saying don’t waste your money for less than a 15 min walk through. We spent at least a couple hours here. Yes we did stop at each exhibit, took pictures, and enjoyed our day! We saw plenty of the...Read More
Chinmay Shah
Chinmay Shah -Google user
3 weeks ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Experience at Downtown Aquarium Houston! Downtown Aquarium Houston is a fantastic place to visit, especially with kids. It offers a variety of attractions, and you’ll need about 3-4 hours to fully enjoy everything. The rides were fun, and the train trip through the shark...Read More
Anna Mendoza
Anna Mendoza -Google user
3 weeks ago
Had such an amazing time with family here! Great exhibits. Perfect for all ages, in my opinion. Different from a zoo because it seemed all of the fish and water animals were out. Beautiful exhibits! Will definitely be returning. Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended Not sure
beyondTabu
beyondTabu -Google user
3 weeks ago
A fantastic aquarium in downtown Houston, with an impressive variety of fish, snakes, and insects, perfect for animal lovers of all ages. The addition of park rides like trains and Ferris wheels makes it a unique, family-friendly destination that combines education and fun. A good way to...Read More
Selina Perez
Selina Perez -Google user
3 months ago
We saw all the attractions offered and it took about 2.5 hours to see everything. We pet the stingrays and saw the tiger, but unfortunately, he was asleep that day. The train ride was more fun than we anticipated as we drove through the shark...Read More
Lisa T
Lisa T -Google user
2 months ago
The aquarium was quite small compared to others I've been to, but it had a decent collection of fish. It felt more like walking through a tropical fish store rather than a traditional aquarium, as there were plenty of fish but not many marine mammals....Read More
Syed Khawar
Syed Khawar -Google user
4 months ago
The Houston Aquarium Downtown is an exceptional destination that offers a delightful experience for families and visitors of all ages. With its captivating marine exhibits and interactive activities, it truly stands out as a must-visit attraction in the city. The aquarium features a diverse range...Read More
Racquel Waite
Racquel Waite -Google user
a month ago
Loved this aquarium. It had a variety of animals and I learned a lot. I saw a few animals that I hadn’t seen at any other aquarium. The restaurant is a nice touch and the food there was yummy - I didn’t expect that. We...Read More
Emma Wheeler
Emma Wheeler -Google user
a month ago
This place is amazing, not only do they have a ton of unique fish, they also have an armadillo and a tiger and a whole train dedicated to the shark tanks (worth it). I highly recommend feeding and petting the sting rays! Even with it...Read More
Mavzuna Gafurova
Mavzuna Gafurova -Google user
2 months ago
We had such a wonderful time at the aquarium with our toddler! He absolutely loved everything. We went in the morning and purchased tickets online, which made the experience smooth with no waiting in long lines for entry, the carousel, or the train. Everything was...Read More

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