Jungle Reef Interactive Aquarium
About
El Paso's First Interactive Aquarium
Jungle Reef is El Paso's only interactive aquarium, located at the Shoppes at Solana in northwest El Paso. The exhibits combine marine and terrestrial species - sharks, stingrays, otters, reptiles - in touch-tank and feeding-encounter format.
Family & School Programs
Drop-in visits are the standard, with guided experiences and field-trip bookings available for school groups. Programs include:
- Touch-tank encounters (sharks, stingrays)
- Otter feeding shows
- Guided tours by reservation
- School field trip programs
- Birthday parties
What's Included
- Touch and feeding interaction guidance
- Educator-led tours by reservation
- General admission access to all habitats
Experience
Hands-on rather than walk-by - kids actually touch animals under staff supervision. Weekday $14.99/$10.99 adult/child, weekends $17.99/$12.99. Strong fit for families who want an aquarium experience without traveling to a coast.