KEMAH AQUARIUM FIELD GUIDE
Classroom Tides: Kemah Aquarium’s Mobile Marine Lab
A 30-minute, TEKS-aligned outreach program that brings live ambassador animals, hands‑on dissections, and conservation education into your classroom.
Classroom Tides: Kemah Aquarium’s Mobile Marine Lab.
When travel, buses or chaperone limits make a field trip impractical, Kemah Aquarium brings the marine world to your students: knowledgeable educators, live animals, curriculum materials and even hands‑on dissections delivered inside the safety of the classroom.
Highlights
Program Highlights
Age‑tailored, TEKS‑aligned modules
A suite of 30‑minute lessons can be tailored by grade — from Move & Groove for PreK–K to Coral Communities and Squidy Anatomy for older students — with each program aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
Hands‑on outreach in your classroom
Educators bring live ambassador animals and all presentation materials to your site, conducting interactive, small‑group programming indoors; dissection options are available and the team will handle cleanup.
Small groups, set rules, clear policies
Sessions are designed for classroom settings and limited attendance; operators require a table and nearby electrical outlet, reserve the right to end programs early for safety or conduct concerns, and enforce cancellation and tax‑exemption policies.
What the day feels like
What the outreach experience feels like
The visit is compact and kinetic: an instructor arrives with specimens and curriculum, sets up at a table in an indoor classroom, and delivers a focused, 30‑minute lesson that mixes demonstration, audience interaction and, where booked, hands‑on activities or dissections.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outreach is best for — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each outreach program runs 30 minutes; schedule reservations are available Tuesdays through Thursdays between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, with up to 30 minutes spacing between program start times.
Hosts must provide indoor space, a table adjacent to the presentation area and an accessible electrical outlet; the aquarium brings materials, live animals and instructors.
Complete the registration form and submit it at least two weeks before your preferred date; allow up to two business days for processing and invoice confirmation.
Programs are limited to 30 participants including adults; if class size exceeds the maximum, an additional program charge will be invoiced. Cancellation with less than 24 hours' notice incurs a $100 fee; tax‑exempt groups must submit a signed Texas Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each outreach session?
Each program is 30 minutes long.
How many students can participate?
Programs are limited to 30 participants total (including adults); if attendance exceeds the maximum an additional program charge will be added and invoiced.
Can students handle the ambassador animals?
Ambassador animals are for viewing only; programs with animals are subject to availability and may be limited to two animal programs in total.
How do we book an outreach program?
Email [email protected] to book and submit the completed registration form; confirmation is provided by invoice and email.
What is the cancellation policy?
Organizations that cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged a $100 cancellation fee.
Can the program be held outdoors?
No — programs must be presented indoors for the safety and wellbeing of the animals.