Downtown Aquarium (Houston)

This article is about the aquarium in Houston. For the Downtown Aquarium in Denver, see Downtown Aquarium, Denver.
Downtown Aquarium
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29°45′51″N 95°22′03″W / 29.764196°N 95.367374°W / 29.764196; -95.367374
Date opened2003[1]
LocationHouston, Texas
Land area6-acre (2.4 ha)[2]
No. of species200+[2]
Volume of largest tank200,000 US gallons (760,000 L)[1]
Total volume of tanks500,000 US gallons (1,900,000 L)[2]
MembershipsAZA[3]
Major exhibits8
Websitewww.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumhouston/default.asp
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Downtown Aquarium is a for profit aquarium and restaurant located in Houston, Texas, United States, that was developed from two Houston landmarks: Fire Station No. 1 and the Central Waterworks Building. The aquarium is located on a 6-acre (2.4 ha) site at 410 Bagby Street in downtown Houston. It houses over 200 species of aquatic animals in 500,000 US gallons (1,900,000 L) of aquariums. The complex includes two restaurants, a bar, and banquet facilities. It offers programs such as Marine Biologist for a Day, Zoologist for a Day, Sea Safari Camp, overnight stays and more. The education department works with school groups and conducts outreach programs.

The Downtown Aquarium in Houston is owned and operated by Landry's, Inc. and accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

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