Make every day an adventure for your little one with a FREE Pre-K Kid's Adventure Pass! Preschoolers between 2 and 5 years old can explore thousands of incredible aquatic animals from around the world, from cute and cuddly African Penguins to humongous hippos! Get hands-on with interactive activities in our NEW Kaleidoscope Cove and enjoy access to special events like Fin-tastic Pumpkin Glow and Christmas Underwater featuring Scuba Santa.
Simply register online and visit Adventure Aquarium by October 26, 2025 with proof of age to receive and activate your FREE Pre-K Pass. But hurry -- this offer's only good while supplies last!
*Parent/Guardian MUST provide proof of age upon activation. Child must be 5 years old or younger at time of activation at AAQ. Original or copy of birth certificate, passport, adoption/foster paperwork or green card with birth date are all considered proof of age. Pre-K pass holder does not receive membership perks such as bring-a-friend tickets/special weeks or discounted/free parking. No renewals.
Making today an adventure has never been easier; just register, activate and play today!
Register online by October 26, 2025.
Limited Time Offer! Register before August 28th, and receive an email to unlock a 10% discount on Adult Gold or Silver Memberships.
Activate your child's pass at the Box Office by 6:30pm on October 26, 2025.
*Parent/Guardian MUST provide proof of age upon activation. Child must be 5 years old or younger at time of activation at Adventure Aquarium. Original or copy of birth certificate, passport, adoption/foster paperwork or green card with birth date are all considered acceptable proof of age. Pre-K Pass holder does not receive membership perks such as bring-a-friend tickets/special weeks or discounted/free parking. No renewals.
Play for FREE with your new Pre-K Kid's Adventure Pass for 12 months!
Parents can activate their child’s Pre-K Pass in person any day between now and October 26, during the Aquarium’s typical operating hours*.
In addition to our daily operating hours, the Aquarium Box Office will hold extended hours on the following dates to allow parents extra time to stop by and activate their child's Pre-K Pass:
*Extended hours are for the Aquarium Box Office only. Admission to the Aquarium is limited to our usual operating hours (Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Saturday/Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
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The Pre-K Kid’s Adventure Pass ensures kids ages 2 to 5 have the opportunity to enjoy Adventure Aquarium admission free of charge by offering a complimentary year-long entry pass. Simply register online and visit Adventure Aquarium by the deadline with proof of age to receive and activate your FREE Pre-K Pass.
No. The Pre-K Kid’s Adventure Pass is for admission to Adventure Aquarium only and does not include bring-a-friend tickets, or discounts on parking, food, merchandise, or encounters.
To receive a free Pre-K Kid’s Adventure Pass for your child, you must follow a simple, three-step process:
Register online at adventureaquarium.com/PRE-K.
Activate your child’s pass. Make a reservation to visit Adventure Aquarium by activation deadline. Prior to entry, stop at the Box Office with proof of age (original or copy of birth certificate, passport, adoption papers, or Green Card) which must be presented at time of activation to receive the pass.
Play and enjoy.
We encourage parents to purchase Memberships for the rest of the family so everyone can enjoy unlimited visits to Adventure Aquarium for the entire year.
Once you have registered online, you will receive a receipt that you can print-at-home or show on your mobile device. Visit the Adventure Aquarium Box Office during the activation period to activate and receive your child’s Pre-K Pass. Please be sure to bring an original or copy of your child’s birth certificate, passport, adoption papers, or Green Card to confirm their age to process their pass.
Original or copy of a valid birth certificate, passport, adoption papers, or Green Card that list the date of birth for the child. Both printed and digital documentation is accepted. To protect the integrity of the program we will not be able to activate any pass that is not accompanied by documentation.
As long as your child is 5 years of age on the date you activate the pass, your child is eligible.
Children under the age of two receive free admission to Adventure Aquarium. If your child is 1, turning 2, to avoid admission charges once your child turns 2, we recommend getting them a Pre-K Pass while it is available. If activated by the deadline, your child will be able to start using their Pre-K Pass starting on their 2nd birthday.
You do not. A Pre-K Kid’s Adventure Pass only grants admission to the child for whom the pass is registered.
We recommend that parents purchase their own Membership or a daily General Admission ticket to experience the Aquarium with their child. All Pre-K Passholders must be accompanied by an adult while inside the Aquarium.
You can register as many children as you have that are between the ages of 2 and 5. There is a limit of ten per transaction.
NOTE: The Pre-K Pass is specifically designed to be used by individual families with children ages 2 through 5. It is not available to organizations or groups.
The free Pre-K Kid’s Adventure Pass will be unavailable after the registration deadline or upon sell out. Passes that were not activated by the deadline are not eligible for entry.
Yes! Pre-K pass holders are always welcome to join eligible Gold/Platinum Members during our exclusive Member events.
No. Children are not required to be present during activation. However, please ensure you have the proper proof-of-age documentation to show at the Box Office to complete the pass activation.
Yes! So long as a trusted friend or family member can provide the proper proof-of-age documentation at the Box Office, you do not need to be present to activate your child’s Pre-K Kid’s Adventure Pass.
NOTE: The Pre-K Pass is specifically designed to be used by individual families with children ages 2 through 5. It is not available to organizations or groups.
Unfortunately, memberships are nonrefundable. If you have a membership that expires before the Pre-K Pass activation deadline, you can still receive a Pre-K pass and visit during those months.
In order to receive a new Pre-K Pass, you will need to re-register online and activate on-site with valid proof of age.
