--- title: Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve slug: houston-interactive-aquarium-animal-preserve-humble type: attraction sub_type: animal preserves source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/houston-interactive-aquarium-animal-preserve-humble city: Humble state: TX country: US address: 5440 N Sam Houston Pkwy E geo: lat: 29.93824 lng: -95.31167 cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T19:45:50.443Z price_from: amount: 27.95 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 3.5 count: 35 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Single-Day Admission price: 27.95 regular_price: 29.95 savings: 2 ticket_types: - name: Adult (12+ yrs) min_age: 12 - name: Child (3-11 yrs) min_age: 3 max_age: 11 - name: Senior/Military (55+ yrs) min_age: 55 --- ## Overview There are many unique animal experiences at the Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve, including dipping your feet in marine life, petting exotic mammals, and feeding birds. This indoor/outdoor adventure allows you to interact with marine life, reptiles, birds, and exotic mammals in a safe and comfortable environment. ## What's Included - General admission tickets include access to several interactive exhibits. - Additional activity credits for optional encounters and activities are available for purchase on site. ## What's Not Included - Petting and feeding the animals may charge extra. ## Ticket Options - **Single-Day Admission** — $27.95 (regularly $29.95, save $2.00) Admission to the Houston Interactive Aquarium and Animal Preserve is valid any one operating day. Enjoy giraffes, otters, lemurs, sloths, sharks, stingrays, and more! Includes 30 credits to feed animals per person. Free activities include stingrays, sharks, tortoises, and more. - Adult (12+ yrs) - Child (3-11 yrs) - Senior/Military (55+ yrs) ## Good to Know - There are outside enclosures; wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats on sunny days, and layers during winter. - Always be prepared for rain. - Close encounter enclosures are available. - Age and height restrictions may apply to individual enclosures. - Arcades, children’s play area, children’s activities, and food courts are available. - Paid parking is available. - Weekends have longer queues and higher parking rates. - Transportation from parking to the building is available. - Teachers, police, firefighters, EMTs get free entry with work identification. - Foster families with foster license are free too. - Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside but may be consumed in the outside parking lot. - Alcoholic beverages and glass containers are prohibited anywhere on the property. - Pets are not permitted except for service animals as defined by the ADA. - Emotional-support, therapy, comfort, and companion animals are not considered service animals and may not be brought inside. - Pets may not be left unattended in the parking lot or vehicles. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### Are there any age restrictions for this attraction? For the health and safety of the animals and guests, the following restrictions apply: - KANGAROO: Must be 54″ tall; guests that own or have been around cats within 48 hours cannot enter. - TAMANDUA: Ages 5 & under only with a paid adult. - LEMUR ENCOUNTERS: Ages 6+ only; ages 6-8 must be with a paid adult, 8+ can enter alone; guests that own or have been around cats within 48 hours must take extra sanitation steps. - CAMEL: Must be 54″ tall; 10+ only can participate. - KINKAJOU: 10+ only can participate. - SLOTH: Ages 5 & under only with a paid adult. ### What should I wear? Houston is wet and partly cloudy year-round, with hot humid summers and cool winters. Although mostly indoors, some outdoor activities exist: - Year-round: Always be prepared for rain; wear comfortable shoes and clothing. - Summer: Shorts, lightweight clothing, and sunscreen. - Winter: Layers and a comfortable jacket. ### Where is it located? 5440 N. Sam Houston PKWY E. Houston TX, 77032. ### Is the attraction appropriate for children? Yes, it is a family-friendly attraction. ### Can I leave and re-enter on the same day? Guests must have their receipt for valid re-entry the same business day. Transferring receipts between third parties is not permitted and may result in ejection without refund. ### Can I bring my camera? Yes, there are many great photo opportunities. ### What’s included in my ticket/experience? General admission tickets include several interactive exhibits. Additional activity credits can be purchased on site for optional encounters and activities. ### Can I bring my own food/beverages? No outside food or beverages are allowed inside, but they may be consumed in the outside parking lot. Alcoholic beverages and glass containers are not permitted anywhere on the property. ### Can I bring my pet? No pets are allowed except for service animals as defined under the ADA. Emotional-support, therapy, comfort, and companion animals are not permitted. Pets may not be left unattended in the parking lot or vehicle. ## Reviews > "No longer the place it was" > — TheLuckeys, July 24, 2025 > "Loved Everything" > — zoelW7989DB, May 03, 2025 > "So cool! Wow!" > — Liztravelsandeats, September 24, 2024 > "Being charged yearly after requesting to stop !!!!" > — X241ZCchuckh, June 13, 2024 > "Good Day Out" > — HunBabe, May 12, 2024