# Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve > Small, cramped zoo with hands-on animal interactions like feeding stingrays and otters creates an engaging experience. Family-friendly atmosphere features indoor play areas and bounce houses, making it lively and upbeat. Facility offers wheelchair accessibility and a shuttle service for convenience. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Houston-Interactive-Aquarium-Animal-Preserve - Address: 5440 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Humble, Texas, United States - Phone: +12814427000 - Website: http://www.houstonaquariumtx.com/ ## What it is good for - Hidden Gems — 10/10 - Affordable — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Family Friendly — 10/10 - Unique — 9.8/10 - Fun Activities — 9.7/10 - Interesting — 9.7/10 - Cool — 9.7/10 - Playground — 9.3/10 - Kid Friendly — 8.9/10 - Private — 8.3/10 - Birthday Parties — 8/10 - Peaceful — 8/10 - Sleep — 7.9/10 - Party — 7.9/10 ## What people say - "You can feed and touch so many animals; it's really hands-on fun." - "Travis made it so fun and kid friendly, feeding animals was a highlight." - "The aquarium staff made our visit special with their enthusiasm and knowledge." ## Good to know - Parking is limited, especially on weekends, so arrive early. - The facility is wheelchair accessible, but some areas may not be compliant. - The penguin interaction is scheduled from 5-6pm, but entry may be restricted. - The 'Sleeping with the Sharks' event is popular for kids aged 6 to 14. - Expect long wait times for popular interactions and shows. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.