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School Field Trips

What’s the Best Field Trip in Louisiana for Hands-On Science Learning?

One of the best field trips in Louisiana is the Shreveport Aquarium, where 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.

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Our field trips are designed specifically for students—combining education, structure, and excitement in a safe, organized environment led by our expert EduTainers.​

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​​What Do Students Experience During a Standard Visit?

✅ Grade-level guided tour 
✅ Up-close encounters with sharks, stingrays, reptiles, and other amazing animals
✅ Hands-on learning opportunities that encourage curiosity and critical thinking

✅ Students receive a take-home invitation to return with their families to enjoy hands-on encounters and additional experiences not included in field trip programming.

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Why Teachers Love Aquarium Field Trips

✅ Brings STEM concepts to life through real-world examples
✅ Supports Louisiana Science Standards across grade levels
✅ Live animal encounters that reinforce classroom learning
✅ Guided, safe programs led by trained, engaging EduTainers

 

Details

🎟️ Minimum charge is $135, for up to 15 students


Chaperones & Group Supervision

To ensure a safe, organized, and education-focused experience:

  • One teacher or chaperone per 10–15 students is required and admitted free of charge

  • Classes including students with disabilities may bring one adult chaperone per student requiring assistance at no charge.

  • All chaperones must actively supervise students and remain with their assigned group throughout the visit.

  • Field trips are limited to students, teachers, and required chaperones only.

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TWO GREAT OPTIONS FOR SPRING:

🐠 Standard Field Trip $9 per student

​60-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

 

60-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).

  • Cancellations or no-shows without at least 7 days’ notice will forfeit the deposit. Groups may reschedule with at least 7 days’ notice.

  • You will receive an invoice by email for your school’s records. (Didn’t see it? Please check your junk folder.)

  • 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

  • Please bring a check for the full balance on the day of your visit

  • Credit card payments incur a 3.5% processing fee

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Tax Exempt Information

  • Louisiana tax-exempt schools must submit an R-1056 form to remove tax from the invoice. 

  • Forms may be uploaded during booking, emailed to fieldtrips@shreveportaquarium.com, or brought on the day of the visit.

  • 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:

  • Walk, do not run and speak quietly

  • Touch animals only when permitted, using the two-finger touch method demonstrated by the field trip guide

  • 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.

 

Lunch Options

  • Groups that purchase the lunch option may enjoy their meal in our indoor dining area or outdoor courtyard.

  • Outside food is not permitted inside the aquarium, dining area, or courtyard. We cannot store outside lunchboxes or coolers.

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