When:
July 24, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm America/Chicago Timezone
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Where:
Shreveport Aquarium
601 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport
LA
What’s more dangerous than a shark? A lot of things actually. Sink your teeth into fun facts and JAWsome activities during Shark Week in the SHARK-LA-TEX July 24 – 31.
Enjoy ongoing family-friendly activities, feedings, games and more. Win a prize on the shark quiz trail, meet Sherlock, hunt for fossilized shark teeth, observe shark feedings. and so much more!​
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sunday, July 24 – Sunday, July 31, all shark week long:
First 50 Giveaway The first 50 regular priced kids tickets or members ages 2-12 to visit each day will receive a shark party pack which includes a free Raising Cane’s kids meal and a bag of SugarWalk popcorn!
Meet Sherlock! 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sherlock the Shark will be swimming through the Aquarium on the hour for pictures and finny high fives!
Shark Art Gallery Bring in shark themed art to add to our gallery and receive a cool prize!
Meet the Sharks! Do you know all of our sharks by name? Complete our Fin Fact Frenzy Quiz Trail to get better acquainted with the sharks of the Shreveport Aquarium. Find them all and win a prize!
Shark Science 12:15 – 1 p.m. Stop by our activity table in the dome to learn how sharks use electroreception to capture prey and check out some neat artifacts like shark jaws and skin!
Shark Art 1:15 – 2 p.m. Visit our activity station for a shark themed craft
Airbrush Tattoos 2 – 4 p.m. Free fearsome tattoos
Shark Feedings 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday It’s lunch time for our sharks. Come observe the unique behaviors of these magnificent (and often misunderstood) creatures!
Ancient Oceans Fossil Dig Hunt for your very own fossilized shark teeth at the Red River Treasure Mine (extra fee applies)
And so much more! Check out our microscope station and snap some pictures in our shark photo booth
Important Dates to Remember: ​
Zenons Birthday Party
Tuesday, July 26 at 3 p.m. ZENON the Zebra Shark turns five! Come sing happy birthday to Shreveport’s favorite shark and watch her enjoy her clam-flavored birthday cake! And clam-free cake will be available for the human party guests. Sign her birthday card on July 21 – 25.
Blood Drive
Sunday, July 24, Noon – 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
What better week to donate blood! The LifeShare Blood Mobile will be set up in our facility and all donors will receive a cool Tshirt while supplies last.