An Underwater Adventure!
Admire over 20 exhibits, 2,000 sea creatures and 250 species in an immersive setting. Encounter a vast array of creatures including sharks, rays, green sea turtles and more. Gaze at creatures swimming overhead in our 180-degree ocean tunnel. Touch a crab, urchin, sea star & other rockpool creatures in the Interactive Touchpool and more!
Book your next adventure today!
Bring your youth group on the ultimate field trip! Discounted admission rates are reserved for organized groups of 10 or more children including: daycares, summer camps, day camps, YMCA, Parks & Rec Associations, kids clubs, & sports teams serving children K-8 grade.
- Tickets from $10 per child, $12 for adults for a single attraction
- See more and save more! Combo attraction rates starting at just $18 per child and $22 per adult
- Minimum of 10 tickets required to receive group rates
- For every 10 child tickets purchased, receive 1 free adult chaperone ticket
- Book online at least 24 hours in advance to secure your reservation!
- Download the free Groups and Schools Preparation Guide for information on parking, accessibility, Lunch Land, and much more!
Tax Exempt Groups:
We can only accept Missouri Tax-IDs! If your organized youth group is tax exempt in the state of Missouri, please book your tickets here.
If Tax-exempt, groups must submit their Tax-IDs prior to their arrival to kc.groups@merlinentertainments.biz
Self-Guided Aquarium Activities
Our Educational Visit Guides explore animal behavior, habitats, adaptations, ecosystems, anatomy and water chemistry and more. These guides provide exciting and inspiring information linked to key displays throughout the aquarium to help teachers engage young children to get the most out of their visit.
Free downloadable teacher guides are are available below for students ages 3-5 and 6-11.
Each guide includes accompanying 'explorer sheets' containing activities. You may wish to print out copies of those pages for each child to complete before, after or during your visit.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Discounted rates are available to pre-booked groups such as homeschool co-ops, team outings, scouts, summer camps, day camps, YMCAs, Parks & Rec Associations, kids clubs, youth groups, and more. Groups that arrive without a reservation are not guaranteed entry and will be charged the walk-up admission rate.
Know before you book:
- Minimum number of child tickets required to receive group pricing is 10.
- Reservations are required 24 hours in advance.
- All reservations must be made online through the secure Online Booking Portal.
- Group tickets are timed & dated.
- Payments must be made with a credit card at time of booking.
- Payment types accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
- If additional tickets are required upon arrival, the higher walk up group rate may apply.
- Tickets expire on the date and time they are purchased for.
- Groups that arrive without a reservation are not guaranteed entry and will be charged the walk-up admission rate.
Organized Youth Groups:
- Youth groups must show proof of organization affiliation at check-in
- Additional tickets cannot be added to your original reservation after your order is made. We suggest booking for the maximum amount of people anticipated in your group.
- If you end up having fewer individuals than originally booked, you can contact the Group Sales Department 48 hours in advance for a partial refund of those tickets.
- Paid reservation may be cancelled or rescheduled any time prior to 48 hours of your original visit date
- Outside food and beverage, including bagged lunches are not permitted.
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