Downtown Aquarium is a restaurant, aquarium, and amusement park, all in one setting. Carnival games, rides, and a Ferris wheel are just part of the fun.
Contact number: (713) 223-3474
Location: 410 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002
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Category: Things to do with kids: Animals & Nature
Houston Zoo
The winner of our 2008 Parents’ Picks quest to find the best place for family bonding in Houston, the Houston Zoo is located on 55 acres in Hermann Park and has more than 4,500 animals.
Contact number: (713) 533-6500
Location: 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030
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Lunar and Planetary Institute
Dedicated to studies of the current state, evolution, and formation of the solar system, the Institute includes a computing center, extensive collections of lunar and planetary data, an image-processing facility, an extensive library, education and public outreach programs, resources, and products.
Contact number: (281) 486-2106
Location: 3600 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX 77058
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Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary, Houston Audubon Society
Houston Audubon’s Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary is a place to escape the city and get back to nature. Visitors are welcome to explore the wooded trails on the 18-acre preserve, which is home to many wildlife species. Children’s classes and summer camps are also offered.
Contact number: (713) 932-1639
Location: 440 Wilchester Boulevard, Houston, TX 77079
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