Our baby blacktip reef sharks aren't so baby anymore! At just a tad over one year old, they're proven hunters - as captured in this wonderful slow-motion video by Aquarist Jessica N. of Aquarist Natali B. feeding the duo some squid snacks. CW: Mild flashing effect from slo-mo.

The curiosity seen in a kids' eyes when they encounter one of our animals for the first time is something we truly miss! This special moment was captured by Kevin Brown during the State Fair of Texas a few years ago.

Sometimes becoming the crab is the best way to learn about them! 🦀 From puppets to plushies to arts and crafts, ensuring kids enjoy themselves while learning was always a goal of ours from the very beginning - even back in the early 2000s when this was taken! 📸

VOLUME UP: The chimps (especially Mshindi) are loving all of the tasty pecans that have been falling from the tree in their habitat lately! Everything in the chimps' habitat is either safe for them to forage or browse, or can be utilized for enrichment. #FridayFeeling

MJ is ready for her close up! For #FlashbackFriday, we wanted to reshare this photo snapped upon MJ's arrival to our aquarium back in 2013. Do you have any photos of MJ you would like to share? 📸 We would love to see them! Post them in the comments below!

Howdy State Fair of Texas Fans! 🤠 When you drive by the Children's Aquarium on your drive thru visit, be sure to wave at us! We may not see you wave but, if we happen to catch it, it would certainly make our day ☀️

Our Indo-Pacific Reef habitat is such a beautiful sight 😍

Exciting news for all of our fins. We'll "sea" you again real soon when we re-open to the public on September 24, 2021, the first day of The State Fair of Texas. Watch for details on new animals, interactive exhibits and a fun hands-on, hands-wet experience for the whole family.

We’re planning to have eight times the fun when we open on Friday. #aquariums #dallas #dallaskids #statefairtx #bigtex #fairpark

Some special guests had a pre-opening peek at our virtual ocean fish draw today. Color your favorite sea critter and scan it into this colorful ocean of fun. @ Children's Aquarium at Fair Park instagram.com/p/CUD_TUHlzfD/…

Our team can’t wait to show you all the new fish and hands-on, hands-wet fun at the reimagined Children’s Aquarium Dallas. We reopen on Friday! #aquariums #fairparktx #bigtex #fairparkdallas #dallaskids #dallas instagram.com/p/CUF7qQvlBRt/…

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Can our spitting, jumping Archer Fish predict the winner of the #Texas #Oklahoma #RedRiverShowdown? #Longhorns #sooners #cottonbowl

Swimming by to let you know we are OPEN daily with earlier hours from 9 am to 5 pm now that the State Fair of Texas has closed. SEA you soon!

Coming to #fairparktx for #enchantchristmas? Stop by for family fun before the lights. We are open til 5 pm daily.

Meet the Irish Mermaid at the Aquarium this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 3 pm while the Irish Festival celebrates at #fairparktx #northtexasirishfestival #childrensaquarium #mermaid

Want to Work With the Fishes? Open interviews Saturday, March 19, 10 am to 4 pm. Full and part-time positions. facebook.com/events/s/job-f…

It’s the first day of Spring and fairpark is full of people enjoying this beautiful weather! Make sure to bring your kids out to walk around the fair grounds and stop by the Children's Aquarium Dallas at Fair Park for your next family outing. #DallasIsForFamilies #D7

Change is coming with the new Community Park renderings at Fair Park. The renderings illustrate acres of natural land and unique user-friendly activations for all to enjoy. Check out each rendering & the aerial plan to see what’s coming and visit link in bio for more info! 🎡🌳

Like trucks? This will be the best day ever! Children’s Aquarium Dallas at Fair Park.