Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Standard Behind-The-Scenes Tour
Join expert guides to discover how we care for over 5,000 creatures in Texas' largest aquarium!
This 15-minute interactive experience is a guest favorite! The guided tour immerses you in our world of feeding and caring for creatures and discover how we create an ocean right here in the heart of North Texas.
Tour Schedule:
- Tours run daily every 30 minutes, with the last tour starting 30 minutes before closing.
Compare all tour options here.
Please choose a time for your Behind-the-Scenes Tour at least 1 hour after your General Admission ticket time.
Premium Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Go beyond the glass with an exclusive fish feeding experience!
Join expert guides to discover how we care for over 5,000 creatures in Texas' largest aquarium!
This 15-minute interactive experience is a guest favorite! The guided tour immerses you in our world of feeding and caring for creatures and reveals how we create an ocean right here in the heart of North Texas.
Plus, as a Premium Tour guest, you’ll get special access to feed fish from above our breathtaking Ocean Tunnel exhibit—an unforgettable opportunity available for groups of up to 6 people.
Tour Schedule:
- Tours run daily every 30 minutes, with the last tour starting 30 minutes before closing.
Compare all tour options here.
Please choose a time for your Behind-the-Scenes Tour at least 1 hour after your General Admission ticket time.
Ultimate Behind-the-Scenes Tour
The most exclusive experience at SEA LIFE Grapevine!
Get unparalleled access to the inner workings of Texas' largest aquarium!
This 20-minute guided experience includes everything from our Standard and Premium Tours—discover how we care for over 5,000 amazing creatures, enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at our life support and feeding systems, and take part in a fish feeding above our incredible Ocean Tunnel.
Then, take your adventure to the next level with an extraordinary opportunity: feeding our majestic zebra sharks!
Offered just once a day for a maximum of two guests, this intimate encounter brings you face-to-fin with one of our most fascinating species in an unforgettable feeding experience led by our expert aquarists.
Tour Schedule:
- Available Tuesday through Sunday at 12:30 PM only.
Compare all tour options here.
Please plan your visit accordingly and select a General Admission time at least 1 hour before the tour. Due to the exclusive nature of this experience, spots are extremely limited—book early to secure your place!
Compare Tour Options
| Tour Name | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Tour | A quick, guided look into how we care for over 5,000 creatures. | $7 per person |
| Premium Tour | Includes everything from the Standard Tour plus the chance to feed fish above the Ocean Tunnel. | $9 per person |
| Ultimate Tour | Our most exclusive experience, with a special opportunity to feed our zebra sharks. | $34 per person |
Know Before You Go
To take your Behind-the-Scenes Tour, please arrive at the Rockpool Interactive experience, near Dive Station 8, at least ten minutes before the scheduled start of the tour.
- Behind the Scenes Tours do not allow admission to SEA LIFE Grapevine and must be purchased with an admissions ticket.
- Behind-the-Scenes Tours are not available with group or school tickets due to capacity limitations.
- Tour times are subject to change based on operational hours and staff availability.
