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School Field Trips
The Best Field Trip for Hands-On STEM Learning in the Ark-La-Tex
At Shreveport Aquarium, students explore science through engaging, real-world learning experiences. During their visit, students discover ocean habitats, observe live animals up close, and connect classroom concepts to the natural world through guided, interactive exploration.
Our field trips are designed specifically for students—combining education, structure, and excitement in a safe, organized environment led by our expert EduTainers.
NEW: To create a more relaxed and engaging experience, guided field trips now run approximately 90 minutes instead of 60, giving students additional time to explore exhibits and interact with our EduTainers!
Standard Visit
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90 min grade-level guided tour with one of our experienced edutainers.
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Students will come face-to-face with sharks, stingrays, eels, axolotls, turtles, alligators, reptiles, moon jellies, seahorses, colorful reef fish and more!
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Students will even have the opportunity to gently touch stingrays, moon jellies, sea stars and anemones, creating memorable hands-on moments while learning about animal adaptations, ecosystems and conservation.
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Students will also receive a bounce back coupon to return with their families to enjoy hands-on encounters and additional experiences not included in field trip programming.
Field Trip Minimum
Field trips have a minimum program fee of $135, which covers up to 15 students.
Groups with fewer than 15 participants are welcome to attend and will be charged the minimum program fee.
Chaperones & Group Supervision
To ensure a safe, organized, and student-focused learning experience:
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One teacher or designated chaperone per 10 students is admitted free of charge. If additional chaperones are needed they are $9 each.
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Classes that include students with disabilities may bring the necessary support adults required for student safety or assistance at no additional charge. Please notify us in advance so we can best prepare for your group.
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All chaperones are expected to actively supervise students and remain with their assigned group throughout the visit.
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Field trips are designed as student-centered educational experiences and are typically attended by just students, teachers and recommended chaperones.
TWO GREAT OPTIONS FOR SPRING:
🐠 Standard Field Trip $9 per student
90-minute guided experience | Grades PreK–12
Available Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
A structured, age-appropriate aquarium experience focused on observation, discovery, and learning.
🍕 Feeding Frenzy – $17 per student
90-minute guided experience | Grades PreK–12
Plus 30–45 minutes for lunch
One large slice of pizza (cheese or pepperoni), chips and lemonade - Teachers eat free
A great option for groups looking to combine learning and lunch in one easy visit.
How to Book a Field Trip
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Click BOOK NOW to complete the booking form and submit the $25 deposit (check or credit card).
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Cancellations or no-shows without at least 7 days’ notice will forfeit the deposit. Groups may reschedule with at least 7 days’ notice.
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You will receive an invoice an email with an invoice for your school’s records. (Didn’t see it? Please check your junk folder.)
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A field trip host will contact you prior to your visit to confirm your final headcount. Final headcounts allow us to schedule staff accordingly and are considered final, with no changes or refunds after confirmation.
Payment Information
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Please bring a check for the full balance on the day of your visit
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Credit card payments incur a 3.5% processing fee
Tax Exempt Information
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Louisiana tax-exempt schools must submit an R-1056 form to remove tax from the invoice.
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Forms may be uploaded during booking, emailed to fieldtrips@shreveportaquarium.com, or brought on the day of the visit.
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Out-of-state tax-exempt forms cannot be accepted.
Day of Visit Information
⏰ Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. Late arrivals may experience shortened or delayed tours.
🚸 Chaperones must remain with students at all times, regardless of student age.
🐢 Help protect the animals:
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Walk, do not run and speak quietly
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Touch animals only when permitted, using the two-finger touch method demonstrated by the field trip guide
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Do not tap on exhibit windows
🥤 Food, drinks, and gum are not permitted inside the aquarium.
🛍️ Be sure to visit our Gift Shop at the end of your visit! We offer special student-friendly bundles priced at $10 and $20.
Photography Notice: Participation in Aquarium field trips and programs constitutes permission for Shreveport Aquarium to use photographs or video recordings of students and chaperones for promotional, educational, or marketing purposes.
Lunch Options
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Groups that purchase the lunch option may enjoy their meal in our indoor dining area or outdoor courtyard.
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Outside food is not permitted inside the aquarium, dining area, or courtyard. We cannot store outside lunchboxes or coolers.
