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• No walk-up ticket sales. Tickets are limited and must be purchased online in advance. We utilize a timed ticket system to ensure we never get too crowded so please arrive at your scheduled time. Once inside you many stay as long as you want! Season pass holders can come in anytime and will have priority entry.

• Face coverings are mandatory for employees and guests ages 2+ during your visit.

• Hand sanitizer stations and enhanced cleaning regimens are in place throughout the facility.

• Only contactless payment methods are available (credit/debit cards only), no cash.

• Social distancing markers throughout facility are in place to ensure families keep 6’ distance away from others.

• If you are sick or having any COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home. We will gladly refund your tickets or you can use them any time in the future for up to one year.

• The café will not be open (cold drinks, ice cream and snacks are available to-go in our gift shop)

• To make the most of your visit check out these cool games and downloads to make your trip even MORE FUN!

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WE’RE OPEN!

The health and safety of our guests, staff and animals is our number one priority so we have implemented several steps to ensure safety for all including:

SHARK WEEK

AUG. 9 - 16

What’s more dangerous than a shark? A lot of things actually. Sink your teeth into fun facts all about sharks during Shark Week in the SHARK-LA-TEX. Find out more about our favorite week of the year!

        TICKET PRICES

Adults (Ages 13+)                 $15

Children (Ages 3-12)            $12

Ages 0-2                           FREE

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Group Rate (10+)                unavailable

Field Trip Rates                  unavailable

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Mon - Fri   10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Saturday    9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Sunday        Noon to 5 p.m 

    Last entry is at 5 p.m.

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Open on Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day

Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day

Our facility is wheelchair and stroller accessible, however we do not rent wheelchairs or strollers, or have them available for use.

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Only service animals recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act are permitted inside the facility. 

DIRECTIONS

Update: Exit 19A is closed due to bridge damage from train.

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• Detour - take exit 18D - Common Street to Downtown

• Go right on Crockett toward riverfront

• Go left on Clyde Fant Parkway to aquarium

Scan to order prints of your aquarium photos here!

PARKING

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FREE Parking is available at the following locations:

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• North lot (limited Availability)

• City Parking Garage, 2nd floor only (see photo)

• El Dorado Resort Casino Parking Garage

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