Shark Train - Downtown Aquarium - Houston, TX

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  • @ohiofisherofmen2194
    @ohiofisherofmen21943 жыл бұрын

    Man the whole "do you know anyone who's lived in the dark so long they don't need their eyes" comment was deeper than I thought it would be lol

  • @tomservo5007
    @tomservo50073 жыл бұрын

    "Is everyone okay?" , the conductor was concerned over Jacob's screams

  • @bridgetkintz72

    @bridgetkintz72

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao 😂

  • @RyanShyffer
    @RyanShyffer3 жыл бұрын

    Jacob, you need a "Ferris Wheel Buddy Program" where you pick a subscriber in each town to meet you and ride the Ferris wheel with you.

  • @Dragonk116

    @Dragonk116

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ya I always have to ask my mom because of that no single rider rule.

  • @christinekelly4068

    @christinekelly4068

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a good idea!!

  • @noblewick

    @noblewick

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's an awesome idea; I'd sign up for that

  • @Theperfectsinner

    @Theperfectsinner

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is an awesome idea!! Very clever ...id be down for That!

  • @X-Gen-001

    @X-Gen-001

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey that's a great idea! It should include international buddies too. Like me, from Australia.

  • @Chris-ru3ri
    @Chris-ru3ri3 жыл бұрын

    I feel bad for the tiger. He looks so bored. I hope he gets to go outside

  • @rynh8206

    @rynh8206

    3 жыл бұрын

    Last time I went not too long ago , the poor thing was sleeping. And they had kids tapping on the glass to wake the tiger up 😐😐

  • @horaciolinares8597

    @horaciolinares8597

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tiger gets walked daily they walk him on a leash and collar around the park

  • @weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars

    @weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@horaciolinares8597 really? That's fantastic, I'd love to see that! 😊

  • @chuckoneill2023

    @chuckoneill2023

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, that is not a good place to keep a big cat full time. Zoos in many cities used to do that, most of them have built much better enclosures more recently.

  • @damian5528

    @damian5528

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chuckoneill2023 I agree, it should be in a zoo where it can live in a large outdoor habitat, not in a aquarium where's its indoors

  • @nc3171
    @nc31713 жыл бұрын

    The animatronic shark reminds me of the shark that jumps out of the water on the studio tour at Universal Studios Hollywood.

  • @horaciolinares8597

    @horaciolinares8597

    3 жыл бұрын

    No way

  • @puppetadventure3673

    @puppetadventure3673

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jaws?

  • @maddsweet601

    @maddsweet601

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jows

  • @maddsweet601

    @maddsweet601

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nc3171 i did that on purpose

  • @masayoyanagisawa3537
    @masayoyanagisawa35373 жыл бұрын

    I live for the non stop dad excitement in these videos!!!

  • @Razzilicious
    @Razzilicious3 жыл бұрын

    Sub-mechani-phobia is how it's pronounced. I looooove Fastpass Facts, Theme Park Crazy, and TPMvids submechaniphobia videos

  • @seb.13

    @seb.13

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have it but in a very severe way

  • @ProfSir1
    @ProfSir13 жыл бұрын

    Always love having The Carpetbagger visit Houston!

  • @rdoc
    @rdoc3 жыл бұрын

    What could be greater than riding on the back of an alligator? Chompie away! Love that tiger Jacob great video!

  • @m.hreels9822
    @m.hreels98223 жыл бұрын

    6:42 THAT HUGE SNAKE 🐍 SCARED THE F OUT OF ME! 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @robertyoung7962
    @robertyoung79623 жыл бұрын

    Love the Shark train use to live inn Houston the same company that owns the rainforest cafe owns this

  • @deathvalley006
    @deathvalley0063 жыл бұрын

    I remember you were in Houston last year and you went to places like the White Elephant Flea Market, National Museum of Funeral History, and others! Welcome back to Houston Carpetbagger!

  • @gillygillyyt55
    @gillygillyyt553 жыл бұрын

    Poor tigers. Otherwise a nice place. Thanks Jacob.

  • @robertyoung7962
    @robertyoung79623 жыл бұрын

    I think this is my new favorite vlog of the year

  • @MichelleEvans
    @MichelleEvans3 жыл бұрын

    Ok, I look for Hollywood to make a movie called “Sharks On A Train”. They made “Snakes On A Plane”.

  • @SheilaPairADice

    @SheilaPairADice

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought the exact same thing!

  • @AdventuresbyD
    @AdventuresbyD3 жыл бұрын

    Holy cow. Feeding a ray? Wow!! And a train through a shark tunnel?!? We’re adding this aquarium to our list!

  • @montyrose78
    @montyrose783 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are a great escape from all crazy news in the media nowadays

  • @FEAR_CJ7
    @FEAR_CJ72 жыл бұрын

    I live in texas and I prayed every night when harvey hit land and after I said R.I.P To all the ppl who lost there lives and homes,cars,loved ones,family,pets,valuables and there friends

  • @patrickfairchild2330
    @patrickfairchild23303 жыл бұрын

    Very good - LOVED the tiger - respectable crowds

  • @mike407r
    @mike407r3 жыл бұрын

    This has got to be one of the coolest aquariums I’ve ever seen lol!

  • @sheilascott9894
    @sheilascott98943 жыл бұрын

    Great video but I hope that the tiger has plenty of outside space to roam around.

  • @brittanyN
    @brittanyN3 жыл бұрын

    How neat you visited here! My family and I live fairly close to Houston and have been to the aquarium several times. It's always a fun time.

  • @cristywyndham-shaw5111
    @cristywyndham-shaw51113 жыл бұрын

    Amazing aquarium!! That train tho...such awesomeness!! Sharks swimming over your head...too cool! 😎 Thanks Carpetbagger for a fun video.

  • @HerWeekendTravels
    @HerWeekendTravels3 жыл бұрын

    That's where I've seen that mechanical shark from. As soon as you went by it on the train it looked so familiar. Theme Park Crazy is one of my favs.

  • @elainemelanie9230
    @elainemelanie92303 жыл бұрын

    I went there when I was a kid and the "missing great white" scared the crap out of me.

  • @Unbridled13
    @Unbridled133 жыл бұрын

    You past right by my house ... sorry for the bad weather while you are here. Huge fan 🥰

  • @buckeyeguy82
    @buckeyeguy823 жыл бұрын

    That's a really cool aquarium! And that shark popping out of the water was awesome!

  • @mcwatersd
    @mcwatersd3 жыл бұрын

    Love aquariums . That shark train was really unique as was the tiger. This was great. Keep Safe❤Keep Well ❤

  • @reynardyonatan5521
    @reynardyonatan55213 жыл бұрын

    How do you not make a finding nemo reference when you see a real life dory and marlin in the same fish tank

  • @davidng2336
    @davidng23363 жыл бұрын

    Fun fact: the train you rode is the first electric C.P. Huntington train ever made. Since 2019 all their trains are electric. One is green like this one, and the other is blue.

  • @abcanimal
    @abcanimal3 жыл бұрын

    4:12 that's Dory and Marlin Jacob 😂

  • @emil-pelz
    @emil-pelz3 жыл бұрын

    As an aquarium lover, this is a complete highlight, thanks for your documentation! 😊👍🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

  • @emmasmith7642
    @emmasmith76423 жыл бұрын

    I saw the notification and got so excited because the aquarium is pretty great

  • @iamprivate18
    @iamprivate183 жыл бұрын

    Happy to see you enjoy my home state of Texas!

  • @deniseconaway701
    @deniseconaway7013 жыл бұрын

    Your dad was right Jacob, you must never, never sit next to a Shark on your wedding night 😂, honestly you come out with some corkers Jacob x 😁👍🏻🦈🤵🏻‍♂️👰🏻‍♀️

  • @PFAM5
    @PFAM53 жыл бұрын

    Stingrays eating was awesome! Great video as always!

  • @MeaganG08
    @MeaganG083 жыл бұрын

    I pass by every time I go to Houston and I've never been. I definitely need to check it out.

  • @Dreamyblue101
    @Dreamyblue1013 жыл бұрын

    This is so cool and awesome

  • @nicochicago2028
    @nicochicago20283 жыл бұрын

    Always nice and relax to see the Marine mammals. Take care Jacob

  • @lobbymccawker2083
    @lobbymccawker20833 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. The tiger = wow.

  • @GottaGoBlast
    @GottaGoBlast3 жыл бұрын

    I love the Downtown Aquarium in Houston! I have family near there and it is such an amazing place to see in person. It's also very cool to see the tiger moving for once, everytime I would see him he would be asleep lol.

  • @curth5158
    @curth51583 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the roadside Attraction videos!! Now I don't have to go and spend all that money going to them..

  • @vonitadustylgreen2914
    @vonitadustylgreen29143 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Carpetbagger for another great video. I love aquariums.. Have a great day and stay safe..

  • @Now_This_Is_Podracing
    @Now_This_Is_Podracing3 жыл бұрын

    I went to this aquarium! It....was honestly underwhelming, along with the zoo nearby. We didn’t do the shark train unfortunately. I felt bad for the tigers, I really hope they’re in better care than it looks

  • @carriesherman4757
    @carriesherman47573 жыл бұрын

    The Octopus Teacher, now don’t you think the diver should’ve protected him from predators? It’s like watching a friend get eaten but hey, his arm grew back. There should be warnings posted on that movie lol

  • @conniechristian214
    @conniechristian2143 жыл бұрын

    An underwater entertainment center 🐠 Thanks for sharing your adventure.

  • @TommyTravels
    @TommyTravels3 жыл бұрын

    Lol! I guess now we know where your dinner came from.

  • @dannymartin1114
    @dannymartin11143 жыл бұрын

    Your oddball humor was really hitting on all cylinders in this one. 😆

  • @troll5660
    @troll56603 жыл бұрын

    You know one time a saw you in the car museum,I was the kid 😂

  • @seb.13
    @seb.133 жыл бұрын

    You can see the fricking mechanics it puts a shiver in my spine. Good vid bye the way.

  • @ellenwoodruff4518
    @ellenwoodruff45183 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing place! Thanks for showing it to us - now I have somewhere else that I want to visit.

  • @SnackHeadCowboy
    @SnackHeadCowboy3 жыл бұрын

    That video went from fun to depressing super quick.

  • @jasoninmichigan6078
    @jasoninmichigan60783 жыл бұрын

    Downtown Aquarium and families harmed be recent events..... Our hearts are with you!

  • @idamaeteufel4371
    @idamaeteufel43712 жыл бұрын

    Love the White Tiger. My favorite exotic animal. I hate that he is caged.

  • @tomklock568
    @tomklock5683 жыл бұрын

    Never eat what can eat you. Thanks for the video my daughter would love this place!

  • @JEdwardBanasikJr
    @JEdwardBanasikJr3 жыл бұрын

    Cool fact about the train is that it is the very first battery powered CP Huntington model from Chance Rides and runs all day on a charge. They developed it for the park and now sell it to others. Hence the name Electric Eel.

  • @CorlissGallows
    @CorlissGallows3 жыл бұрын

    Come visit the New England Aquarium once everything calms down! Or Mystic Aquarium! Both are fantastic !

  • @johnychen
    @johnychen3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Welcome to my neighborhood. I live about 4 miles from the Downtown Aquarium.

  • @demonoid7469
    @demonoid74693 жыл бұрын

    Really cool aquarium and the tiger and the train were definitely pluses!

  • @Jivolt
    @Jivolt3 жыл бұрын

    “Oh Shark Train sounding louder. Glide on the Shark Train. Come on now Shark Train. Shark Train.” - Cat Stevens and/or Natalie Merchant

  • @UnwrittenSpade

    @UnwrittenSpade

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hidden track on the Tiger Lily album...

  • @sweaterkitty-fluff
    @sweaterkitty-fluff3 жыл бұрын

    I went there a couple months ago!! Never got to go in the restaurant but it was so cool seeing that aquarium getting some love!

  • @dragonx4225
    @dragonx42253 жыл бұрын

    I am pretty sure I saw a video about them moving the gars and stuff into the area and it’s cool to see it completely done

  • @amberanntn
    @amberanntn3 жыл бұрын

    @Theme Park Crazy is a great channel. Peter does an awesome job with his videos.

  • @drewpackard2173
    @drewpackard21733 жыл бұрын

    That plate looked 🔥

  • @JohnKelly2
    @JohnKelly23 жыл бұрын

    Best dark ride ever!

  • @BmoreLioness
    @BmoreLioness3 жыл бұрын

    Theme Park Crazy's channel is amazing!!! I did notice that he has used some of your videos!! It's great that you were able to use his list for your list. This place is amazing. I have to add it to my list and take my son on vacation for her the summer.

  • @alliekuma4234
    @alliekuma42343 жыл бұрын

    I loved your reaction to the fake shark lol I immediately thought of when people would chant "shark shark shark shark" on the Jaws ride.

  • @gregraymond428
    @gregraymond4283 жыл бұрын

    The White Tiger seemed to be watching you Jacob while he was licking his chops mate.(Ha,Ha)

  • @penxor53
    @penxor533 жыл бұрын

    I just looked at the aquarium on bing maps, excellent use of space up against a freeway!

  • @MeaganG08

    @MeaganG08

    3 жыл бұрын

    You definitely see it every time you drive into Houston. It peaks your curiosity for sure.

  • @melanietroutman3905
    @melanietroutman39053 жыл бұрын

    I'm impressed! Looks like a fun place to visit. ❤

  • @shenamelton6579
    @shenamelton65792 жыл бұрын

    JUST ONE OF MY FAVORITES I FREAKING LOVE IT

  • @bullwinkle2380
    @bullwinkle23803 жыл бұрын

    Loved the alligator tacos at the Aquarium restaurant!!!

  • @bripena6475
    @bripena64753 жыл бұрын

    He does use your clips a lot!!!! He's the best!

  • @AdventureswithmelanywithaY0731
    @AdventureswithmelanywithaY07313 жыл бұрын

    I love that aquarium, my favorite part is the restaurant in there

  • @slytheringingerwitch
    @slytheringingerwitch3 жыл бұрын

    I love how specific your father was. I love an aquarium and I hope you found both Nemo and Dory.

  • @erinloveswendy

    @erinloveswendy

    3 жыл бұрын

    14:00 You wouldn't have Submechanophobia of this Shark, would you?

  • @slytheringingerwitch

    @slytheringingerwitch

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@erinloveswendy No. I don't.

  • @abcanimal

    @abcanimal

    3 жыл бұрын

    4:12 he shows them 😂

  • @slytheringingerwitch

    @slytheringingerwitch

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@abcanimal I know lol. I commented at the beginning of the video.

  • @chuckcookus
    @chuckcookus3 жыл бұрын

    0:30 I was afraid 'bagger would try to climb Jacob's ladder

  • @CousinMothball
    @CousinMothball3 жыл бұрын

    I saw that crazy amusement parks video. I was very excited to see the cameo shark in your video. Awesome job!!

  • @andreahill6776
    @andreahill67763 жыл бұрын

    Looking like gorgeous weather there. Love your videos Jacob 😍 Hope everyone is having a good day and is keeping safe and well 😊 xXx

  • @user-zl4vs3di9n
    @user-zl4vs3di9n2 жыл бұрын

    I have just went there! The sawfish's face is just so funny! There is also a place where you can pet the stingrays! Soooo cute Sadly, I'm never going to go there again for some reason. My mom said that.

  • @bluberryjam17
    @bluberryjam173 жыл бұрын

    That tiger looked sad... I hope he has more room than that

  • @EngieVid
    @EngieVid3 жыл бұрын

    I've been to this place a few years ago and it was the most disappointing aquarium I had ever been to. Nice to see it doing better.

  • @charlottemackinnon9587
    @charlottemackinnon95873 жыл бұрын

    That restaurant is wild. Like eating burgers with cows behind you!!! Lol

  • @the13throse
    @the13throse3 жыл бұрын

    I wanna go on that sea animal carousel! This place was super cool! Actually made me want to visit Texas (that's no hate on the state itself, I'm just a massive baby about hot weather)

  • @jackalanimatronics
    @jackalanimatronics3 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are always so relaxing I love it. Great job like always!

  • @elizabethmckenna5397
    @elizabethmckenna53973 жыл бұрын

    I did see the Octopus Teacher. Exactly as you put it sad but beautiful. Loved this vlog Jacob. If you make it to Long Island, check out the Atlantis aquarium.

  • @UnboxingGalaxy
    @UnboxingGalaxy3 жыл бұрын

    05:20 they’re looking directly at you :)

  • @HauntedTexasHunters
    @HauntedTexasHunters3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Been here a number of times growing up. If you're ever in Galveston again, check out Moody Gardens! They've got an awesome aquarium and an indoor rainforest inside a giant pyramid. It's really cool!

  • @Maylindotxd
    @Maylindotxd3 жыл бұрын

    really cool seeing you visit our aquarium here in houston! :)

  • @glennjudd2467
    @glennjudd24673 жыл бұрын

    Jacob , you are the best! Watch you this morning.at your home ! Love your videos & all you do ! So agree on getting those shots ! Got mine !

  • @patrickfairchild2330
    @patrickfairchild23303 жыл бұрын

    I always found fish hypnotic

  • @JettBlast
    @JettBlast3 жыл бұрын

    Great video Jacob! Well done and I enjoyed your knowledge about the fish that was very cool!

  • @amberbante8605
    @amberbante86053 жыл бұрын

    I was there a few weeks ago and loved it, especially the tigers though only one was in the area and he was sleeping most of the time.

  • @bg199083
    @bg1990833 жыл бұрын

    I saw that same mechanical shark in a Sumechanophobia video by Theme Park Crazy. They have great videos by him!

  • @kurtporter4796
    @kurtporter47963 жыл бұрын

    That was really cool seeing the tiger it’s cool you know so much about fish .What a great video Jacob love your humour too great job once again thanks for sharing

  • @elizabethalvarado8698
    @elizabethalvarado86982 жыл бұрын

    Something you and I have in common, we both love cephalopods!

  • @kevinestrada977
    @kevinestrada9773 жыл бұрын

    13:58 That shark reminds me of the shark of Jaws in the studios tour of Universal Studios Hollywood.

  • @kikeruiz539

    @kikeruiz539

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol not even close

  • @kelseyburd9690
    @kelseyburd96903 жыл бұрын

    that poor tiger needs SO much more space...and a soft place to lay down, and a place to swim, and places to climb...poor kitty :(

  • @the13throse

    @the13throse

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope it might have more space in a hidden area away from public view, but I don't know for sure

  • @anandas3523

    @anandas3523

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes I was also concerned.I hope him/her have a hidden more spacious enclosure .

  • @josephferrara1414

    @josephferrara1414

    3 жыл бұрын

    To the left is more area with a pool and softer flooring. They also have other areas for the Tigers. There are several that they rotate through out the day.

  • @anandas3523

    @anandas3523

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@josephferrara1414 😊

  • @keeleon
    @keeleon3 жыл бұрын

    The theming in this place is awesome.

  • @bartplays3392
    @bartplays33923 жыл бұрын

    Yay I love when you go to aquariums too

  • @thomasallen844
    @thomasallen8443 жыл бұрын

    Ask about Thomas the train, I was the engineer/ Ride opperator for two years there! i am known there, A fantastic place, I want to go back.