Field Trips & Day Camps

What Students Will Experience

Students interact with exotic mammals, sharks, stingrays, sea jellies, octopuses, birds, reptiles, amphibians, tropical and cold-water fish, and so much more.

We hope to inspire a new generation of oceanic explorers and conservationists through education and shared experiences, creating an ever-expanding appreciation for our planet's oceans, rain forests, and deserts. Students will expand their understanding of our ecosystems while staying engaged throughout the field trip for maximized learning.

We do animal presentations — add an animal presentation to your visit and our educators bring out friendly mammals, reptiles, and birds for an up-close encounter. Just mention it in the visit notes when you request your field trip.

Field Trip Pricing

San Antonio field-trip pricing is confirmed by staff after your booking details are reviewed.

Need to Know

• Capacity windows: San Antonio Aquarium welcomes a maximum of 160 participants every 1.5 hours. Large parties may be separated into smaller groups with staggered start times so everyone has a safe and pleasant experience.
• Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email once your appointment request has been accepted. If your requested time is unavailable, our team will contact you to reschedule.
• Payment policy: A $100 deposit is required to reserve a confirmed field trip. Payment is required before your event date. We do not accept purchase orders (POs).
• Animal presentations: We do animal presentations — add one to your visit and our educators bring out friendly mammals, reptiles, and birds. Request one in the visit notes when you book.
• Certified teachers enter free with a state-certified teacher ID badge.
• Minimum of 15 students. Field-trip pricing is not available for groups under 15 students. Groups over 25 should email info@sanantonioaquarium.net so we can ensure a quality experience.
• Food in park: Snacks, hot food meals, and drinks are available at the park. Students may bring a sack lunch and beverage for scheduled field trips. Dining seating is limited and first come, first served.
• Tax-exempt entities: Select the appropriate booking when making your online reservation. You will be required to provide your tax-exempt ID.
• Chaperones: At least 1 certified teacher or chaperone is required per 15 students. Additional chaperones are charged full-price admission.
• Bus drivers: Bus drivers enter free.
• Group cap: Field trips are limited to 160 students. Large groups may need staggered lunch and aquarium rotations.
• Summer scheduling: Guided field trips are available year-round, including summer.
• Tour guides: Tour guides are subject to availability and confirmed by our staff — one guide is available per arrival time, so book early if you would like one.

Arrival & Check-In

To keep our field trip schedule running smoothly and on time for all groups, please be as punctual as possible and arrive only at your appointment time. We may not be able to accommodate your party more than 15 minutes before your scheduled arrival.

To help expedite check-in, please keep students on the bus until an Education Specialist comes to direct your group.

Special Requirements

Please let our staff know about any special requirements, such as special educational needs, a topic your group is studying that we can include in our presentation, work toward a badge, patch, loop, or rank, or any special language requirements.