Downtown Aquarium, Theme park and aquarium in downtown Houston, United States.
Downtown Aquarium showcases more than 500 aquatic species spread across different themed areas such as rainforest, shipwreck, and open ocean within a complex covering about 6 acres. The facility combines aquarium tanks with amusement rides and dining spaces inside a historic building near the heart of Houston.
The site opened in 2003 when a company converted the old Central Waterworks Building from 1927 into an aquarium complex while keeping parts of the original structure. This building once supplied water to the city and became a popular family destination after its transformation.
The restaurant area sits beneath a large glass dome that lets natural light pour into the halls, creating a space where architecture and marine life come together. Families move between the tanks and the rides, turning a visit here into a day that mixes entertainment with learning about the ocean.
The complex sits at 410 Bagby Street and opens every day, with longer hours on weekends. Parking options include both self-parking and valet service, making arrival easier for those driving in.
Guests can eat in a restaurant surrounded by a 150,000-gallon tank while white tigers live in their enclosure next to the dining space. This unusual pairing turns a meal here into an experience hard to find elsewhere.
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