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Shreveport Aquarium

Checked on Nov 2, 2026

Shreveport Aquarium says "The Aquarium is wheelchair accessible. You can reach all our public areas by accessing the ramps located throughout the facility" (Shreveport Aquarium accessibility page, [Official], checked Nov 2, 2026).

Call to confirm before you go: "Please contact us with any questions or concerns regarding accessibility for visitors with disabilities by calling 318-383-0601" (Shreveport Aquarium accessibility page, [Official], checked Nov 2, 2026). Call (318) 383-0601 before you visit.

Our ratings see details

  • Overall5 of 5
  • Entry5 of 5
  • Paths5 of 5
  • Restrooms5 of 5
  • Parking5 of 5
  • Staff & info5 of 5
At a glance:
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible restrooms
  • Heads-up: bring your own wheelchair

Plan your visit

  • Parking and drop-off: parking is free. "We have a small lot on the north side of our building for handicap parking and limited regular parking," and there's a passenger drop-off and pick-up zone near the entrance (same page).
  • Getting around: ramps reach every public area, and "There is also seating available at every other exhibit" (same page).
  • Restrooms: "Accessible restrooms are located in the Aquarium" (same page).
  • Vision: every exhibit is on the audio tour, with QR codes you can scan with any smartphone (same page).
  • Lunch: Bistro To Go has grab-and-go meals. The aquarium says "Grab one and head outside for lunch and playtime!" and "Take your food outside to our Play Pavilion, where grown-ups can relax while kids have some fun" (Shreveport Aquarium dining page, [Official], checked Nov 2, 2026). Access to the Play Pavilion isn't described separately.
  • Stingray feeding: the aquarium calls its cownose stingray feeding "Our most popular attraction!" (Shreveport Aquarium feedings page, [Official], checked Nov 2, 2026).
  • Sensory support: the aquarium works with KultureCity to help guests with sensory needs (same page).

Heads-up: bring your own wheelchair. "We do not rent wheelchairs or have them available for use" (Shreveport Aquarium accessibility page, [Official], checked Nov 2, 2026). If you need a seat, the page says you can ask a staff member for a chair.

Worth your time

Checked Nov 2, 2026.

Accessibility and ratings

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What we found

From the aquarium's official pages

  • Wheelchair accessible, with ramps to all public areas; accessible restrooms; handicap parking in the small north lot; a drop-off zone near the entrance; seating at every other exhibit; no wheelchairs to rent or borrow; a QR-code audio tour; KultureCity support; a phone number for accessibility questions (Shreveport Aquarium accessibility page, [Official], checked Nov 2, 2026).

From other sources

  • The 10 most recent TripAdvisor reviews we read on Oct 16, 2026 (Nov 2024–Apr 2026; the newest was still Apr 2026 on Nov 2, 2026) didn't contradict these access details.

Details not published

  • How many handicap parking spaces there are.
  • How high the touch pools are.

Shreveport Aquarium

Category Rating
Overall 5 of 5 · Fully accessible
Average of the 5 rated categories.
Entry & Arrival 5 of 5 · Venue states accessible
Facility-published info states it is accessible; we have not personally verified this. Ramps throughout the facility, plus a passenger drop-off zone near the entrance. The 10 most recent reviews we read (Oct 16, 2026) didn't contradict this.
Getting Around / Paths 5 of 5 · Venue states accessible
Facility-published info states it is accessible; we have not personally verified this. Ramps throughout, with seating at every other exhibit. The 10 most recent reviews we read (Oct 16, 2026) didn't contradict this.
Restrooms 5 of 5 · Venue states accessible
Facility-published info states it is accessible; we have not personally verified this. Accessible restrooms inside the aquarium. The 10 most recent reviews we read (Oct 16, 2026) didn't contradict this.
Parking & Drop-off 5 of 5 · Venue states accessible
Facility-published info states it is accessible; we have not personally verified this. Handicap parking in the small lot on the north side, plus a passenger drop-off zone. The 10 most recent reviews we read (Oct 16, 2026) didn't contradict this.
Staff & Info 5 of 5 · Venue states accessible
The aquarium's accessibility page gives a phone number for accessibility questions ((318) 383-0601). The 10 most recent reviews we read (Oct 16, 2026) didn't contradict this.

Every category scores 5: the aquarium says it's wheelchair accessible, with ramps to all public areas, accessible restrooms and handicap parking by the building, and its accessibility page gives a phone number for accessibility questions. The 10 most recent reviews we read don't contradict this. Not lending wheelchairs is a Heads-up only. Overall is 5 of 5, the average of the 5 rated categories.

Ratings tagged "not personally verified" rest on information the venue published or on trusted firsthand reports; we have not personally verified them.

Checked on Nov 2, 2026. Sources: Shreveport Aquarium accessibility page (official), Shreveport Aquarium feedings page (official), Shreveport Aquarium dining page (official); TripAdvisor review, Oct 27, 2025 (secondary)