Educational Outreach

We bring the learning to you!

by Aquarium Restaurant, Kemah, TX· Kemah, TX
From$120

What to Expect

Let us provide your school or group of learners with an interactive, aquatic experience.

Duration

Approximately 30 Minutes

About

No buses? Not enough chaperones? Travel restrictions? The Kemah Aquarium’s outreach programs provide wildlife education and conservation awareness to students in the safety of their own classroom. We bring the materials, knowledgeable experts, live animals, and all of the fun directly to you!

All of our programs are available for outreach, including programs with live animals and our popular hands-on dissection– Squidy Anatomy (we’ll clean up the mess too!). Each program is aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and can be tailored for all age groups and learning needs to support your student’s education.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

  • Completed registration form must be submitted and confirmed to guarantee your selection. Your confirmation will be in the form of an invoice and confirmation email. Reserve at least 2 weeks in advance for best availability.
  • Please allow up to 2 business days for forms to be processed and invoices sent.
  • Organizations and schools that cancel the outreach program with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged a cancellation fee of $100.00.
  • Tax Exempt: If your group is tax exempt in Texas, submit a SIGNED copy of the Texas Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate via email to [email protected]. Otherwise, you will be charged taxes.
  • There can be a maximum of 15-30 minutes between program start times. Program reservations are available to be booked on Tuesdays through Thursdays between 10 AM and 1 PM. We may be able to make special adjustments to scheduling per request.
  • Programs may be presented in one space or rotated to different classrooms.
  • We will require accessibility to an electrical outlet and a table for live animal presentation directly next to the area you would like us to present the program.
  • Our programs are designed to be hands-on and interactive in a classroom setting. They are not designed for large audiences or stage performances. Therefore, programs are limited to 30 participants per program (including
    adults). If class size exceeds the 30 participant maximum an additional $120.00 program charge will be added to the balance and invoiced to the school.
  • Programs must be presented indoors. This is for the safety and wellbeing of our animals, who can be sensitive to temperature and weather.
  • We are unable to reserve specific animals for your program.
  • The Kemah Aquarium reserves the right to end any program early if participants do not follow program guidelines or are not being respectful to the staff or animals.

Program Options

Grades Pre K- K: Move & Groove
Grades 1-5: Radical Reptiles
Grades 1-5: Rockin’ the Rainforest
Grades 1-5: Coral Communities
Grades 1-12: Squidy Anatomy

Please look at the descriptions of each individual program for more information.

Please Note: Programs with animals are strictly limited to two programs total and may be subject to time restrictions. Please ask for availability of non-animal programs for three or more programs. Ambassador animals are for looking, not touching.

EMAIL [email protected] TO BOOK

Address

#11 Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah, TX, 77565

Pricing

First Program$216.50

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Cancelling

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Organizations and schools that cancel the outreach program with less than 24 hours' notice will be subject of forfeiting your deposit.

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Rescheduling

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We understand that things change, so should you wish to cancel or reschedule your visit for any reason, please contact us at [email protected] at least 1-2 weeks prior to your visit. Please note that dates during our busy season (March-May) fill up quickly and dates are first come, first served.

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Late Arrivals

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If you are scheduled for a Classroom Program, please arrive at least 10 minutes in advance of your program time. If you are more than 10 minutes late for your classroom program, it will be cancelled and is non-refundable. We do the best to accommodate your group to the best of our ability and as quickly as we are able but this is not always guaranteed.

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Refunds & Additional Charges

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A refund or additional charge will be applied based on your group's final numbers at least 1 week prior to your programing. Our programs are designed to be hands-on and interactive in a classroom setting. They are not designed for large audiences or stage performances. Therefore, programs are limited to 30 participants per program (including adults). If class size exceeds the 30 participant maximum an additional $120.00 program charge will be added to the balance and invoiced to the school.

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Program Cancellation, Rescheduling & Alterations by Aquarium Restaurant:

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While rare, the Aquarium Restaurant reserves the right to cancel or alter any program at any time to ensure the health and safety of our employees, animals, and visitors due to inclement weather, or unforeseen circumstances, in which case rescheduling may be offered or full refunds will be issued accordingly. Refunds will not be issued for guests who do not abide by Aquarium Rules and Guidelines or for any alterations made by the Aquarium Restaurant including, but not limited to scheduling or spacing requirements.

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