
School Field Trips
Our Field Trips are FINtastic!
Our school field trips are a science-filled adventure, where students can dive into hands-on learning and get up close and personal with some amazing sea creatures. With a focus on STEM combined with unforgettable animal encounters, students will gain a deeper appreciation for our oceans and all the creatures that call it home.
And the best part? We're not just educating, we're inspiring a passion for conservation and sustainability!
🐠 Standard Field Trip – $9/Student
60-minute guided experience | Grades K–12
Available Monday–Friday, 9am–Noon
✅ Hands-on animal encounters
✅ Grade-level appropriate tours
✅ Minimum charge for 15 students ($135)
✅ One free teacher/chaperone per 10–15 students
🎟️ Extra adults: Teachers $9 | Chaperones/Parents $12
🐟 Optional add-ons and grade level educational programs
FALL SPECIAL: Any field trip group that visits before Nov. 21, 2025 will get a free stingray feedings for up to 50 students ($150 value)!
AMAZING ADD-ONS
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Stingray Feedings: Get up close and feed our flappy friends. $3 per student
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Junior Geologist - Mine for gem and/or ancient marine specimens using the old miner's technique of sifting and washing material in our 35' sluice. Keep your finds. (30 minutes) $5 per student
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Junior Geologist + activity lesson: Hunt for treasure, gems or ancient marine specimens, and then learn all about them with our own field experts. Keep your finds. (60 minutes) $7 per student
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Pizza lunch: One large pizza slice (cheese or pepperoni), chips and lemonade. (30-45 minutes) $8 per student
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Grade appropriate educational programs: All of our educational programs meet Louisiana Student's Standards for Science, $4 - $6 per student. See below:

FROM FIN TO LIMB
Grades 1 - 5
Students will delve into the fascinating world of animal adaptations and explore how different animals utilize similar internal and external structures to thrive in their habitats.
30 MINUTES
$4 PER STUDENT

ENGINEERING BY NATURE: CORAL REEFS
Grades 3 - 8
Students will explore how these vital underwater ecosystems serve as nature's defense against waves and storms, providing refuge for countless marine species.
45 MINUTES
$5 PER STUDENT
JAW IDENTIFICATION + STINGRAY FEEDING
Grades 6 - 8
Take a scientific approach to identifying various jaw structures. Students can then take what they learned and make observations while feeding sting rays.
45 MINUTES
$6 PER STUDENT
Booking & Payment Process
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Click on BOOK NOW button to fill out the form
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Pay the $25 deposit. This will be applied to your total invoice. No show groups and cancellations without at least 7 days notice will forfeit this deposit. If needed, you may reschedule to a future date (if available) if at least 7 days notice is given.
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After you book you will receive an invoice via email within a few days to submit to your admin office. Didn't get the email? Check your junk mail.
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A field trip host will reach out to get your final headcount 7-10 days before your visit and an updated invoice will be emailed then if there are changes. No changes are accepted less than 7 days prior to visit. Sorry, no refunds after final headcount is given. If more people come than original headcount they must pay at the door. Additional people outside of original headcount may result in larger group tour sizes as additional staff can not be added at short notice.
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Please bring a check for the full invoice amount when you come for your visit. If paying by credit card payments a 3.5% processing fee will be added.
TAX EXEMPT: If you are a tax exempt school (Louisiana schools only) and we have your R-1056 we will remove the tax from your invoice. If not, your invoice will include tax. You can upload your R-1056 form when you book, email it to fieldtrips@shreveportaquarium.com or bring it with you when you visit. All other schools please bring a check for the full invoice amount. We can not accept tax exempt forms from other states.
Day of Visit:
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IMPORTANT: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your start time. Late arrivals, will experience delayed start times and shortened tours. Please call ahead if you are going to be late. You might need to wait until we are finished with another group before we can take you.
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Please be courteous, if your group is a no-show, you will not be able to re-book for 1 year and you will lose your $25 deposit.
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No flash photography, please!
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Be courteous and respectful. Talk quietly as you explore the wonders of the Aquarium. No running or horseplay.
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For our animals safety, please do not use pens or pencils inside the aquarium unless permitted by a staff member.
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Help protect the animals. When permitted, touch the animals gently using the two-finger touch method. Please do not disturb animals by tapping on the windows.
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Keep food, drinks and gum outside the aquarium.
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Adults must stay with children and students at all times during your visit, regardless of the age of the student.
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Don't forget to visit our Gift Shop, located at the end of the aquarium. We have special tax inclusive items bundles for your students for $10 and $20.
Lunch Options:
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Those who purchase our lunch option (available thru 4/18) are welcome to enjoy their meal in our dining area or in our beautiful outdoor courtyard.
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No outside food is permitted in the facility, dining area or in the courtyard. Riverview Park next door makes a perfect location for a picnic lunch!
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Due to limited space, Shreveport Aquarium does not have a designated location to store outside food. Please plan ahead.