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Downtown Aquarium

410 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002 (Downtown)
866-418-3474
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As featured in Houston for young kids
Ranked #68 of 150 attractions in Houston
Type: Aquariums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Description: Houston's Aquarium features sea life from around the world.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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41 reviews 41 reviews
22 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Consistent with a lot of the other reviews it is a very short small tour of the aquarium. It cost about $15 for the passes to go through. They did have some cool animals however you get to the end in a surprise. The cool thing is that it is up until 11 pm and that makes the evening Ferris... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Much smaller then expected, but we had a by 1 get 1 free admission coupon, so we only paid $17 total. As you wind your way though the aquarium the exhibit tanks are arranged by types of fish habitat. They also throw in some swamp reptiles, alligators and snakes. Smaller tanks include seahorses, frogs and jellyfish(lit from above with neon,... More

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Bertram, Tx
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

FIRST OFF, GREAT STAFF..SO MUCH KNOWLEDGE! Very friendly and informative staff guided us through the many aquarium exibits. We learned a lot and had fun doing it. The cost of 15.99 each let us ride all the rides we want too! It is an all day pass and was worth it, because it was so much fun!

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Houston, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

After seeing the lovely aquarium, follow the fish to the restaurant, but take your credit card. Classy venue. Food is really special and different, but quite pricy. No way to feed the kids reasonably when we were there.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

I must say that after going to aquariums such as the Tennessee and Georgia aquariums my expectations were quite high. This aquarium however did not even come close. The amount of fish is minimal and not very enjoyable. The best part of this aquarium is the carnival outside. That is what helps to give this review its 3.

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Houston, Texas, United States
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

It looks beautiful from the outside but the amount of fish inside is minimal. It may be a harsh review since I grew up next to one of the best aquariums in the U.S. The bathroom was one of the best bathrooms I have ever been to though. My sister and I still talk about the bathroom till this day.

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Manchester, New Hampshire
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

With family in town, we decided to visit the aquarium. It was just ok. The aquarium itself is not that large in comparison to those in other major cities. There are a few rides and a Ferris wheel. Oddly, one of the better parts of the day was the white Bengal tiger. Yes, I said white Bengal tiger - at... More

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Houston, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

It has a restaurant with an aquarium and has amusement as well. The only thing is the traffic downtown. We left during rush hour and had to find another route home. But we had a nice time with the family and the food was good.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

I've been to this aquarium several times, usually once a year to kick off summer. The exhibits don't change so it feels more like visiting aquatic friends then seeing new exciting creatures. It is clean, well organized and maintained and the exhibits are well done. I haven't been yet this year, 2013, and it sounds like now you have to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

You can't beat the value of the Houston City Pass. If you have little one's you can buy unlimited rides in the complex for as little as $5 a person. Bring a swimsuit for the little ones to play in the splash park. The aquarium is not the size of the one in New Orleans, but the tanks and exhibits... More

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