Field Trips

Field trip options for under 60 students

Standard Fieldtrip (60 min)

Enjoy a grade-level appropriate guided tour through the aquarium and learn all about our amazing animals with immersive hands-on experiences. Be a biologist: Get an up close through a high-powered macroscope and see sharks teeth, crab molt, shark skin and stingray teeth.
Field trips start at $135 for up to 15 students. $9 per additional students. One chaperone is complimentary for every 10 students. Additional parents are $12.

Customize your field trip with a fun add-on experience for grades K-12

Stingray feedings add $3 per person: Get up close and feed our flappy friends. Hold a small piece of food between your knuckles and lower your hand into the water and our curious stingrays will swim over and slurp up their snack out of your hand.
Mine for gems and fossils (30 min): add $5 per student. Using our 35 foot-long mining sluice, students can search for gem and/or ancient marine specimens using the old miner's technique of sifting and washing material. Keep your finds. Sept - April only, not available during the month of May.
Mine for gems and fossils + activity lesson (60 min) add $7 per student. Hunt for treasure, gems or ancient marine specimens, and then learn all about them with our own field experts. Keep your finds. Sept - April only, not available during the month of May.

Lunch $8 per student: One large pizza slice (cheese or pepperoni), chips and lemonade. One teacher per 10 students will receive complimentary lunch. Sept - April only, not available during the month of May.

OR EXTEND YOUR FIELD TRIP WITH A GRADE APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO SUPPORT CLASSROOM LEARNING:

All of our educational programs meet Louisiana Student's Standards for Science and are available from Sept through April only, not available during the month of May.

GRADES 3-8

GRADES 1 - 5

FROM FIN TO LIMB

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. Through interactive discussions and problem-solving, students will gain insights into the evolution of these features tailored to diverse environments.

30 MINUTES

$4 PER STUDENT

GRADES 3 - 8

ENGINEERING BY NATURE: CORAL REEFS

Students will explore how these vital underwater ecosystems serve as nature's defense against waves and storms, providing refuge for countless marine species. Each group will embark on a mission to design and build their own coral system that can withstand the forces of an ocean storm while minimizing impact on ocean life.

45 MINUTES

$5 PER STUDENT

GRADES 3 - 12 ENGINEERING FOR NATURE: BYCATCH

Dive into the world of sustainable fishing and explore the critical issue of bycatch's impact on ocean wildlife. Students become marine engineers - designing, constructing, and testing fishing prototypes aimed at minimizing bycatch in fisheries.

60 MINUTES

$6 PER STUDENT

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GRADES 6 - 12

JAW IDENTIFICATION + STINGRAY FEEDING

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

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Planning Your Field Trip:

Guided field trips are available Mon-Fri, Aug. 14 through June 1, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Field trip prices begin at $135 for up to 15 students. Groups under 15 will be charged for 15.
Schools wanting to book outside of our established field trip days/times should purchase regular or group tickets and self-tour. Groups of less than 15 students might prefer this option as well.
There MUST be one RESPONSIBLE chaperone for every 10 students. One chaperone per every 10 students will receive complimentary admission.
All school groups MUST book in advance. At least 6 weeks notice is recommended. No field trips can be booked within 1 week.

Booking & Payment Process

Our new booking process is simple!
- Click on BOOK NOW button below, enter estimated # of students (we need a final number 7 days before your visit). There is one free chaperone for every 10 kids. Any additional parents can pay at the door.
- Select an available date and time.
- Then add any additional teachers and/or any optional desired add-ons, like stingray feedings, treasure mining, curriculum lessons and/or lunch. This should be same number as # of students
- You'll need to create an account (this is quick and easy) or log in if you already have one.
- Pay the $25 deposit. This will be applied toward your final balance. 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.
One of our field trip hosts will reach out to answer any questions you have. Final headcount is due 7 days before your visit and an invoice will be emailed then. Please bring a check for the full amount when you come for your visit. Didn't get the email? Check your junk mail.
TAX EXEMPT: If you are a LA school and tax exempt, please bring a check for the pretax amount along with your tax exempt form (R-1056). All other schools please bring a check for the full amount. We do not accept tax exempt forms from other states.
We will also need to know if any parents will be attending, in addition to the chaperones so please gather that information. 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. Additional teachers are $9 and parents are $12.

Day of Visit:

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.
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.
No flash photography, please!
Be courteous and respectful. Talk quietly as you explore the wonders of the Aquarium. No running or horseplay.
For our animals safety, please do not use pens or pencils inside the aquarium unless permitted by a staff member.
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.
Keep food, drinks and gum outside the aquarium.

Adults must stay with children and students at all times during your visit, regardless of the age of the student.
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:

Those who purchase our lunch options are welcome to enjoy their meal in our dining area or in our beautiful outdoor courtyard.
No outside food is not permitted in the facility, dining area or in the courtyard. Riverview Park next door makes a perfect location for a picnic lunch!
Due to limited space, Shreveport Aquarium does not have a designated location to store outside food. Please plan ahead.

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