My 2 year old and I loved this zoo!!!! We had such a good time. I was heavily pregnant and the…read morewalking around wasn't so spread out that it was unbearable and that was nice! They had a game room and snack spots too which was perfect. My son loved being able to touch it all and feed some of the animals. I would come here all the time if we lived closer!

My god baby celebrated her second birthday. It was a very busy day so we had to park in the second…read moreparking lot which had a very convenient shuttle bus. My baby was free and I was $30. I use my chest carrier but I seen a lot of wagons and strollers. It's a lot of walking, dust, sun and flies so prepare if you traveling with small children. Venders all around with refreshments and it's also an arcade cafe with food and drinks. I wasn't a fan of the pizza but the funnel cake line was in the sun and I have a month old. (Wasn't lol) The party room was basic with tables. You provide everything. Cake, table cover, party bags, drinks and you can buy pizza. I assume a crew member or animal costume person would come out and sing... but no I only went in the aquarium to let my baby see the turtles, sting ray and fish. (Funky) lol. Then we sat in the party til it was over.

Italian Steven did fantastic!! Enjoyed our time here. Food was really good! Would definitely come…read moreagain

My boys and I went to the Aquarium only and not the restaurant. We came here on a Homeschool Field…read moreTrip, so the price was discounted down to $12 a kid and free for chaperones (1 free for every 5 kid). With the discounted fee and my fee being waived, it made the trip reasonable. The Aquarium itself was very small and underwhelming. When we finished my first thought was, "Is that it? There has to be more!" So when you do go, you can totally take your time going through each exhibit instead of trying to "rush and see everything." There were many different types of fish, but nothing spectacular. They also had a few other displays such as snakes and spiders. Towards the end, we saw tigers! I was pleasantly surprised. Unlike at a zoo, I felt like the experience of seeing these tigers was a lot better because the two tigers were actually roaming around and we saw action! The first tiger we saw was outside and there is a small tunnel that you can crawl through to have a closer view of the enclosure when you reach a dome. When my boys were inside the dome, the tiger was eating around them and actually jumped on top! It made for quite an experience for them. The second tiger we saw was inside and it was beautiful! Seeing it up close (through a glass) was awesome. I was excited to see MORE after seeing the tigers, but that was literally the LAST exhibit before you enter into the gift shop. However, once you exit, you can make your way into the stingray section where you can touch the stingrays and feed them for an extra cost. The stingrays were very lively and were splashing around almost every time you put your hand in the water. I've never seen stingrays get so excited like that, so that was cool. After the sting rays, you are basically done with all that the Aquarium has to offer on the inside. Outside there are more fun activities to do and see. They have artists who painted caricatures, vendors selling food and drinks, carnival style games, several amusement rides, and a train ride to see the SHARKS! Our tickets included unlimited amusement rides, which was a nice perk. My boys and I rode on the Ferris Wheel, carousel, and train. The Ferris Wheel had a minor wait, but it wasn't too bad. Once you're on the ride itself, it was worth it. My boys loved the carousel and train ride that they did both TWICE. The shark exhibit was super cool. The tigers and sharks were my two favorite exhibits. Afterwards, my boys played in a little splash pad area, where they probably had the most fun. There are many cute photo opportunities to commemorate your trip. Overall, the Houston Aquarium is a one and done type experience for me. It was a nice day trip, but there wasn't really much that would entice me to come back. I'm thankful for the reduced price and all that was included in the ticket because paying full price would not be worth it.

As I'm finally getting back into the hobby and venturing into reefs for the first time, I've been…read moredriving around visiting LFSs. I'm lucky to have Oceanlife not too far from me. This is a smaller LFS that focuses on saltwater/reef tanks. They have quite a few frag tanks with various softies, LPS, and SPS corals that all seem healthy and fairly priced. The staff has always been super patient and helpful when I have questions or when I just want to browse. They've been nice about letting me be particular when choosing specific fish/inverts/corals. They're also very knowledgeable and helpful, especially as I'm still new to this side of the hobby. It seems like Oceanlife is a staple among reef keepers in the area and they've definitely built relationships with folks. People get greeted by first name and seem to be able to special order things as well. All around, it seems like what you look for in a LFS!

I can't say enough good things about this place! I recently got my first 10 gallon reef tank and…read morethese guys test my water every 3 days to make sure it's ready to go before allowing me to purchase anything. Even with the new adjusted hours I unknowingly came in a minute before closing and to my surprise, Nick still took the time to patiently test my water thoroughly and refused to sell me any fish or corals because my water still wasn't ready. Fast forward a couple weeks later and my water is finally ready and they will be seeing a lot of me! What attracted me to this place is that the store is super clean and the prices are generally better than any other marine-life store in the Houston area. The staff is always super friendly, professional and knowledgeable which I am so thankful for as an aquarium novice such as myself. If you're looking for anything saltwater tank related- ocean life should be one of your top choices!!

Came here over the weekend to get some freshwater shrimp. I always thought they only had saltwater…read morefish here, but turns out they have fresh water too. It's so fun to walk around and look, and they had an insane selection of saltwater, but still a really great selection and fair pricing on fresh water fish as well. They were also super friendly and helpful and I got everything I needed. Will definitely be back for more in the future!!

This place is a paradise for fish lovers, they have so many fish tanks with such a great variety of…read morefish. The guy who helped us had a great attitude. He was very busy and still managed to make us feel like valued customers by checking in on us while we were looking at the fish. We finally chose and he got them ready for us in no time. Prices are not the cheapest but I have seen places with much higher prices. Unfortunately, all the fish we got died within 12 hours. We were looking for the place online to call and ask, and it turns out they are closed on Mondays. We got our fish on a Sunday. Then I checked their return policy and they only have a 24 hour return policy. No fish, no interest in going back. For everyone else: don't go on a Sunday if you are planning on buying fish.

4 stars? Let me tell you why…read more We've been visiting The Woodlands Children's Museum regularly for the past couple of years, and overall it's been a solid experience for younger kids. It's a well-managed space that's clearly designed for structured, imaginative play rather than chaos. If you know what to expect, it can be a great outing. Pros: * The location right off The Woodlands Parkway makes it easy to get to without going far out of the way. * The museum is the perfect size--big enough to keep kids engaged, but not overwhelming for parents or little ones. * They host multiple events throughout the month, which helps keep things interesting beyond a standard visit. * Being able to host birthday parties here is a big plus and very convenient. * Pricing feels fair for what's offered, especially compared to larger, more crowded children's attractions. Cons: * The layout doesn't change very often; in two years, I've only seen one noticeable update, which can make repeat visits feel a bit repetitive. * Parking can be frustrating since the lot is shared with a large gym, especially during peak hours. * The shopping center itself is pretty outdated and could really use a remodel, which affects the overall experience. * This is not the place for very hyper kids who need to run freely--everything is more controlled and calm. * There are no concessions, and outside food or drinks aren't allowed, which can be inconvenient for longer visits. Overall, this museum is a great option for younger children who enjoy hands-on, imaginative play in a calm environment. It's affordable, well-located, and thoughtfully run, but best suited for kids who do well with structure. We'll continue to visit, just not expecting major changes each time.

Great interactive museum for young kids. My toddler had a great time. We saw Dr Seuss for story…read moretime and even got some fun stickers! I love that they have themes for special days which is posted on their websites in events calendar. For me o think the admission is reasonably priced for $9 per person over the ago of 1.

We came here the Friday before 4th of July and they were open, praise be! Since it was a holiday,…read morestreet parking was also free. They've recently gone through a make over of their 2nd floor and it's a blast! I think it was very thoughtfully done and all kids under the age of 5 can enter. It's sectioned off into toddler and infant zones and even conveniently has a bag hang area so you can chase after your little ones. If you go to a Houston public library and complete a "Flip Kit" you can get a coupon to take 6 individuals in the museum for free! I highly recommend it!

Very crowded and underwhelming Children's Museum, especially when compared to the Thinkery in…read moreAustin or the Doseum in San Antonio, both of which are leaps & bounds better, cleaner, more engaging and interesting. Kidtropolis was jam packed with people & it was utter chaos. There is no way everyone can enjoy it if they don't control traffic flow through that area. The downstairs level is dingy and dark with some Lego related activities but not a whole lot else. The upstairs level for tots was nice but again poorly managed. I'm glad we visited on a free night because it would not have been worth the money if we had paid for it.

Happy 713 Day!…read more Getting out of the house was easy when a ticket to the zoo is $7.13. 10 o'clock was not early enough to arrive because all of the lots were already full, and latecomers were circling like vultures. Parking at the Centennial Gardens is a lifesaver, just a brisk walk, 15 or so minutes. The zoo itself is so engaging and currently expanding: there's going to be a rhino viewing area that's set to be finished by 2027. The only real villain of the day was the weather. When it wasn't intensely humid, it was raining like God was trying to power wash away our sins.

This zoo I quite enjoy with its shady trees when the weather can change from humid to rain storm…read more The exhibits look well taken care of with happy animals. The new sealion exhibit is very nice as you can get a great view of them glide over you. The giant river otters with their crazy antics sliding on the small creek inside their river display. The food is ok, but I rather eat before or after since there many fantastic options around this part of Houston. I recommend at least checking it out for a quick journey into the wild in the middle of Houston.

amazing experiences happen at the museum of natural science…read more it's amazing I would recommend!! learning experiences enrich lives vibe is awesome staff is kind summer time fun!! education rocks thank you

I walked in and instantly was greeted with the bustling pride and patriotism that is our country…read moreupon our 250tu birthday. There were flags and all kinds of stuff. Is this the White House or the natural history museum? Anyway the ticket master gracefully traded us tickets for. American currency. Anyway we then walked into the molecular biology portion of the exhibit. As a wannabe cell biologist I LOVED it. I wish they had a walk in abale cell tho They had touch screens that could not be touched Next for the dinosaurs. It was incredibly agitating not to see labels for the organisms presented. They just put stuff in a cage and expected us to identify it. Not a fan of that. They had average dinosaurs, nothing cool. Anyway,