St. Louis — DO go near the water! It’s everyone’s favorite summer event — the anual celebration of Shark Week, July 24 through August 2.
“We celebrate sharks all year long here at the St. Louis Aquarium, but the official Shark Week is special fun for all of us,” said Erin Clark, the Aquarium’s executive director. “We make sure all of our visitors have up close and personal experiences with our shark friends this week.”
The Aquarium immerses visiitors in a world of shark-centered adventures designed to teach them more about the rulers of the ocean during Shark Week 2026 and for the rest of the summer.
SHARK WEEK ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Shark Canyon Dive Shows — 1:15 p.m. daily
Behind-the-scenes Tours at 10 a.m. Noon, 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Thursday Shark Feedings
“Shark Twain” Mascot Meet & Greet
Shark Crafts for Kids
Shark and Ray Touch Pool
Shark Artifacts Display
Daily Special Activities
BREAKFAST WITH SHARK TWAIN
For the first time, the Aquarium’s toothsome mascot, Shark Twain, is hosting a Shark Week breakfast event paitred with admission to the Aquarium. Breakfast “bites” include fresh pastries, assorted yogurts, and seasonal fruits, assorted juices and milk for the kids. Adults can enjoy the premium coffee station featuring freshly brewed coffee, gourmet syrups, milks, and more. Breakfast guests under age 12 get a free gift and more special experiences are planned for all. The 9 a.m. breakfasts are held on the following dates: .
Juy 25 & 26
July 30 & 31
August 1 & 2
MEET THE AQUARIUM’S SHARKS
A variety of shark species live at the St. Louis Aquarium, including:
White Tip Reef Sharks
Brownbanded Bamboo Sharks
Tasselled Wobbegongs
Australian Marbled Catsharks
Blacktip Reef Sharks
Nurse Sharks
Zebra Sharks
Sandbar Sharks
Blacknose Sharks
Whitespotted Bamboo Sharks
WHEN YOU GO
Learn more about Shark Week at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station at www.stlouisaquarium.com.
The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is located at 201 S. 18th Street in historic St. Louis Union Station. Follow the Aquarium and its sharks on social media @aquariumstl.
The Aquarium is open all year with special extended hours from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. through Labor Day.
Aquarium tickets are available on site or online at www.stlouisaquarium.com. Aquarium tickets are an all-day pass allowing visitors to re-enter the attraction on the same day. Ticket combos with St. Louis Union Station’s other attractions also are available online.
Take a Shark Staycation at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton. Click here for hotel packages and additional information.
Beyond the Aquarium, St. Louis Union Station’s attractions include the 200-foot-tall St. Louis Wheel and a Wheel Park filled with fun, including the 18-hole St. Louis Mini-Golf, the St. Louis Carousel, the Wave Swinger, Loco Mortion spinning rollercoaster, the Flying Louie pirate swing and carnival games. Look for the special Summer Spins events with unlimited ride deals at www.thestlouiswheel.com. Inside Union Station, excitement continues with the Selfie Express train-themed photo illusions, the high-flying St. Louis Ropes Course,and the A-Maze-ing Mirror Maze. Restaurants at Union Station range from the diner-style Soda Fountain and the soccer-themed The Pitch Athletic Club to the Train Shed gastropub and the Station Grille.
St. Louis Union Station details are at www.stlouisunionstation.com. Opened in 1894, St. Louis Union Station was the biggest and busiest train terminal in the nation with service from 22 railroads at the crossroads of America. Today the historic complex is one of St. Louis’ most popular family entertainment stops.
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