SHREVEPORT, La. — Shreveport Aquarium and Sci-Port Discovery Center have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a cooperative partnership aimed at advancing science education, conservation literacy, tourism and family engagement in northwest Louisiana.
The agreement brings together two of the region’s primary educational attractions to expand hands-on learning opportunities for residents and visitors. The organizations plan to align programming, share resources and cross-promote initiatives to strengthen their role in STEM education and downtown tourism.
“This partnership represents an exciting step forward for our community,” said Jon Whitehead, founding partner of Shreveport Aquarium. “By working together, we can create richer, more engaging experiences that inspire curiosity, support conservation awareness, and make Shreveport an even stronger destination for families.”
The collaboration will launch with a series of Earth Month events across both venues, focused on environmental stewardship and conservation awareness.
The first event, Bug Bazaar, is scheduled for April 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sci-Port Discovery Center. The program will feature hands-on activities such as fossil digging and a ladybug release, along with an appearance by YouTube personality Coyote Peterson.
A community cleanup event, Love the Boot Community Cleanup, will take place April 18 at 8 a.m. along the downtown waterfront. Staff from both organizations will join local scouting groups to participate in the effort.
The final event, Pollinator Party, is set for April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shreveport Aquarium. Activities will include crafts, plant potting, and educational programming focused on pollinators, along with themed food offerings.
All three events are designed to engage families through interactive learning and live demonstrations tied to environmental conservation.
“This partnership allows us to expand our reach and impact,” said Dianne Clark, executive director of Sci-Port Discovery Center. “Together, we can inspire more families to explore science in fun and meaningful ways while highlighting the importance of protecting our environment.”
Both organizations said they expect to develop additional joint programming, educational initiatives and potential ticketing collaborations as the partnership progresses.