Downtown Aquarium - Denver

Swim with the Fish - A Snorkeling Adventure

Experience what it's like to swim with groupers, moray eels, guitarfish, rays, and hundreds more of their closest friends in our "Under the Sea" exhibit.

Dive with the Sharks - Scuba Adventure

Dive into adventure in our Sunken Shipwreck exhibit for an up-close encounter with 10 ft Sand Tiger Sharks, Sandbar Sharks, Zebra Sharks, Guitarfish, three 12 ft Sawfish, a Napoleon Wrasse, and hundreds of other fish from around the world.

Dive with the Fish - Scuba Adventure

Experience what it's like to scuba dive with giant groupers, moray eels, guitarfish, rays, and hundreds more of their closest friends in our "Under the Sea" exhibit.

Shark Cage Experience

Take the plunge in our shark cage. Encounter Sand Tiger Sharks, Sandbar Sharks, Zebra Sharks, Blacktip Sharks, and Bamboo Sharks up close, along with hundreds of other fish in our Shipwreck exhibit.

Marine Biologist for a Day

See if you have what it takes to become a Marine Biologist! Spend a day behind the scenes where all the scientific action happens. Experience close encounters with exotic species from the deep sea to shallow reefs and everywhere in between. You'll even get to dissect a squid! Program includes guided tour, biologist dive show, squid dissection, animal feedings, and much more. Zoologist for a Day Tigers at an aquarium? There's more than just fish here at the Downtown Aquarium. Examine our impressive species of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and of course, tigers. Spend your day learning how we handle and train our creatures that live outside the ocean. Interact with animals, build animal enrichment toys, talk with tiger and bird keepers, and much more!

Wild Dreams Overnight

Bring your sleeping bag and snooze amongst the sharks and rays! Have an exciting night at the Downtown Aquarium to explore the exhibits, learn about the animals and their habitats, make a craft, play games, and much more.

Sea Safari Summer Camp

Splash into summer with hands-on interactive experiences. Take part in a wild escapade through rainforests, reefs, rivers, and more in our 5-day long camps!

Animal Meet and Greets

Have a one-on-one encounter with an animal. Depending on the species, you may be able to feed, touch, train, and/or get your picture taken with the animal. You can meet our porcupine, sloth, serval, binturong, snakes, tortoises, or parrots.

Wild Dreams Overnight

Bring your sleeping bag and snooze amongst the sharks and rays! Have an exciting night at the Downtown Aquarium to explore the exhibits, learn about the animals and their habitats, make a craft, play games, and much more.

Scout Programs

Earn your Boy Scout and Girl Scout Merit Badges at the Downtown Aquarium! Start earning badges today! Each program is only 3 hours and includes a snack. From Wonders of Water Journey to Wildlife Conservation, all of our Scout programs offer hands-on learning experiences for scouts of all ranks!

Scouts Only! Overnight!

You've seen the aquarium during the day, but at night it can be a whole different world! Bring your troop to Downtown Aquarium. Explore the wacky and wonderful animals and their habitats while earning your next badge. Program activities include interactive programming that fulfills badge requirements, crafts, and our Rise 'n Shine breakfast. Bring your sleeping bags and snooze amongst the sharks and rays!

• Camp size:
  Varies
• Gender:
  Co-Educational

• Maximum age:
  All
• Minimum age:
  6
• Nearest city:
  Lakewood, CO

Activities

• Animals
• Marine Science
• Science
• Environmental

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