About Us
History
Mission
Our mission is to bring the ocean to the South Plains through engagement, exploration, education and environmental awareness.
Vision
The vision of the Lubbock Aquarium is to engage visitors with diverse species, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation.
The Lubbock Aquarium is developing an educational facility and programs that will foster an interest and understanding of the science and conservation of the aquatic world. To achieve this goal, the Lubbock Aquarium is working with marine experts to develop a state of the art facility that is both interactive and educational to engage visitors of all ages. The “Ocean of the South Plains” will allow guests to enjoy the wonders of the ocean, rivers and lakes and their diverse species.
Future Location
Since its inception in February 2016, the Lubbock Aquarium is focusing on these 3 areas of marine education and conservation...
Did You Know?
“I am thrilled to support the Lubbock Aquarium as a new, exciting venue for public science education, family entertainment, student engagement, and aquatic ecosystem research, preservation, and awareness."
- Michael Galyean, Texas Tech University Provost
Lubbock Aquarium Education Partners
School of Architecture
STEM CORE
Department of Biological Sciences
Department of Natural Sciences
Through developing educational partnerships, the Lubbock Aquarium will inspire educators to teach their students about marine life and create opportunities for research that will give lasting interest in the oceans and its inhabitants for future generations.