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Affordable Family-Friendly Aquarium Near You
Bring the whole family for hands-on marine life fun, interactive exhibits, and a local adventure perfect for a weekend outing.
Fun, budget-friendly, and just minutes from home — ideal for Dallas families looking for things to do with kids this weekend.
What to Expect at the Aquarium
Step inside and feel the excitement. Kids point, laugh, and reach out to touch gentle sea stars, rays, and colorful fish. Families explore saltwater tanks, freshwater exhibits, and glowing jellyfish galleries, creating shared moments of wonder.
This family-friendly Dallas aquarium is designed for easy, affordable visits, whether it’s a short weekend trip, an after-school adventure, or a special family day. Every gallery offers discovery, connection, and memories that last.
Featured Exhibits and Experiences
Fresh Water Animals
Rivers, Lakes, & Surprises
Wander through calm freshwater habitats featuring fascinating creatures such as colorful rainbow fish, blind cavefish, axolotls, and curious caiman lizards. This family-friendly exhibit offers a gentle way to explore underwater life close to home.
Stingray Bay & Outdoor
Touch Pools
Touch, Feed and Feel the Rays
At the outdoor pavilion, children and adults can feed and gently touch friendly cownose rays. Families can also explore urchins, starfish, and other sea creatures in touch tanks, creating hands-on experiences that often become the day’s most memorable moments.
Shark Habitat &
Saltwater Oceans
Big Water, Big Wonders
Enter the shark and saltwater galleries to watch majestic sharks, zebra sharks, and a variety of reef and ocean fish swim by. The exhibits feature glowing coral reef tanks and deep-sea highlights that bring the magic of the ocean into Dallas.
Interactive Touch Tank
Hands-On Discovery for All Ages
Enter the shark and saltwater galleries to watch majestic sharks, zebra sharks, and a variety of reef and ocean fish swim by. The exhibits feature glowing coral reef tanks and deep-sea highlights that bring the magic of the ocean into Dallas.
Animal Ambassadors &
Meet-and-Greets
Up Close with Nature
At certain times, friendly ambassador animals are brought out so children and families can learn up close about reptiles, crustaceans, and other fascinating creatures. These experiences turn a regular visit into an unforgettable educational adventure.
Why Families Love
Children’s Aquarium Dallas
Families love this affordable, interactive Dallas aquarium for the hands-on animal encounters, local convenience, and full-day family fun it offers — a top choice for things to do with kids in Dallas.
Open Daily: 9:00 am - 5:00pm
Our last ticketing is 4:30 pm
Children’s Aquarium Dallas, Fair Park
1462 1st Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
Directions to the Aquarium
Tickets
Annual Pass Benefits
Children’s Aquarium Dallas’ annual pass members may enter the attraction at any time during normal operating hours by showing their pass or reserving online. Annual pass members are also invited to enjoy special benefits such as:
Invitations to members-only events and activities
Discounts on extra admission tickets
Open Daily: 9:00 am - 5:00pm
Our last ticketing is 4:30 pm
Children’s Aquarium Dallas, Fair Park
1462 1st Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
Directions to the Aquarium
