Aquariums AI Receptionist | Automated Ticketing & Guest Services | Frontdesk

FILL YOUR
AQUARIUM TICKETS
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every missed call is a lost ticket. Every empty time slot costs revenue. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books admissions, handles group reservations, and schedules educational programs—all while your team focuses on guests.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Aquariums

Incoming Call...

Guest

"Hi, I'd like to book tickets for my family of 5 this Saturday. Do you have any group discounts?"

AI Receptionist

"Absolutely! We have family packages available. I can book 5 tickets for Saturday at 10 AM with a 15% group discount. Total is $127.50."

✓ Tickets Booked • Saturday 10 AM

The Problem

AQUARIUMS ARE
LOSING VISITORS

You're losing ticket sales every day families can't get through. Visitors call at 8 PM planning tomorrow's trip, no-shows waste your capacity, and your team can't keep up. There's a better way.

You Miss Calls When Families Are Planning

A family finds your aquarium online at 8 PM, calls to ask about tickets and feeding shows, and gets voicemail. By the time you check messages in the morning, they've already booked with a competitor who answered.

The Cost
$45,000/month
Lost in ticket revenue

Your Staff Is Drowning in Calls

While you're helping visitors at the entrance, three more calls come in. Group booking requests, birthday party inquiries, membership questions—you can't be everywhere at once. Families get frustrated waiting, and you lose bookings.

The Cost
75+ calls/day
Per front desk staff

Group Bookings No-Show and Revenue Disappears

You reserve capacity for a school group, decline other bookings, and prepare educational materials. They don't show up. You send one follow-up email that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just lost revenue and wasted capacity.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate for group reservations
$540,000
Lost annually in missed bookings
55%
Of inquiries happen outside business hours
24 hours
Window before families book elsewhere

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to completed booking

24/7 Visitor Chat

Families visit your aquarium website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, shares exhibit information, checks ticket availability, and books group visits—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts group size, visit date, and special event interests
  • Checks real-time ticket availability and exhibit schedules
  • Books group visits directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, I'm planning a field trip for 30 kids. What's available next Friday?"
AI
"Perfect! We have group slots available at 10 AM and 1 PM. The 10 AM includes our Touch Tank Experience. Would you like to book that?"
"Yes! 10 AM works perfectly."
Group Visit Booked ✓
Friday, March 15 • 10:00 AM • 30 guests
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help?"
Caller: "What time do the shark feedings happen today?"
AI: "Shark feedings are at 11 AM and 3 PM today. We also have a special dolphin show at 2 PM. Would you like directions to the Shark Cove exhibit?"
✓ Visitor Info Sent via SMS

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—exhibit schedules, group booking inquiries, membership questions. The AI understands context, provides directions, schedules visits, and escalates to humans only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Shares real-time exhibit schedules and event information
  • Recognizes members from CRM and references visit history

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When groups cancel or inquiries go cold, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original conversation, knows their group details, and books a new visit—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects cancellations and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules visits and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk. I noticed we missed your group visit on Friday. Would you like to reschedule your field trip?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do next Friday instead?"
✓ Group Visit Rescheduled
Friday, March 22 • 10:00 AM • 30 guests
Frontdesk CRM
Contact Name
Sarah Chen
Group Details
School Field Trip • 30 Students
Visit Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Visit Confirmed

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, group booking, membership inquiry—automatically creates and updates profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every visitor and group organizer.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to completed visit
  • Syncs with calendar, ticketing, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire visitor journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate pre-visit reminders, membership offers, and event announcements based on visitor behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and engagement sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-visit confirmation sent
Exhibit schedule SMS delivered
Post-visit survey ready
Membership offer queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Visit Email
"Hi Sarah! Your group visit is confirmed. Here's your arrival guide and parking information..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about tomorrow's visit. Don't forget the Touch Tank Experience at 10:30..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-visit confirmations, exhibit reminders, membership offers, and event announcements—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on visitor behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart group booking forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide organizers through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for confirmation and visit preparation workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, group details)
  • AI-guided completion for group size and special requirements
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Group Booking Request
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Group Type (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Group Size & Ages
→ Special Requirements
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and confirmation begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR AQUARIUMS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your aquarium. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking visits, handling guest inquiries. They work together 24/7 to increase visitor engagement and ticket sales faster.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed visitors. Handles ticket inquiries, books visits and school tours, and creates guest service tickets automatically.

Phone Calls Visit Booking Guest Services
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies visitor inquiries, shows exhibit schedules and ticket pricing, answers questions about marine life exhibits and special events instantly. Books group tours and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Exhibit Info Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized visit confirmations, event reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep visitors engaged and promote membership programs.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Registration Teammate

Registration Assistant
Event Registration

Pre-fills event registration forms from CRM data. Guides visitors through group booking and special event sign-ups. Triggers automation workflows when submitted for seamless confirmation.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Sales Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to visitors at the right time. Makes outbound calls to no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups, and emails nurturing sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost bookings and keep potential members engaged with membership offers and special events.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with potential visitors and current members. Sends visit confirmations, event reminders, and answers questions about exhibits and feeding schedules via text—98% open rate.

Visit Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about exhibits and events. Click, talk, get answers about show times, ticket prices, and marine life species—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users planning their visit.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed visitor and member data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by visitor type, membership level, and engagement status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Ticket Teammate

Auto Ticket Creator
Auto-Created

Visitors don't submit tickets—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes facility issues (broken exhibit glass, water quality concerns, signage problems, etc.), creates service tickets, triages by urgency, and notifies the right facilities staff automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a visitor expressed concerns, if a facility issue was reported, if a group tour was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one visitor from phone call to annual membership—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM planning her family visit. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Ocean World Aquarium. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I'm visiting next week with my family. What are your hours and do you offer group rates?"
AI: "We're open 9 AM to 6 PM daily. For groups of 4 or more, we offer 20% off admission. Would you like to book tickets?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Martinez
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Group Size
Family of 4
Interest
Group Discount
Visit Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, family of 4, group discount interest, March 15th visit date. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

03
2:18 AM

SAT AT 11 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Saturday at 11 AM, and books her visit. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Group Visit Booked
Alex Martinez • Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM • 4 Guests
Automation Sequence
1
Visit Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Visit confirmation with tickets delivered
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-visit survey ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the visit is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails with tickets, reminder texts, post-visit surveys, and membership offers—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Visit Confirmation & Tickets
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your visit is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 AM. Your tickets are attached. Here's what to expect..."
Visit Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Tomorrow's the day! We're excited to see you and your family. Parking tips and exhibit highlights inside..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, sees her tickets attached, and feels excited. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

06
Saturday, 11:15 AM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday morning, Alex is at her son's soccer game. She completely forgot about the aquarium visit. You're at your desk, see the missed reservation in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
AM
Alex Martinez
Group Visit (4 Guests)
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original conversation + visit details ready
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Saturday, 11:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her family of 4, her group discount interest. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just picked up her kids from school. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, we missed you for your family visit on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Visit Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM • 4 Guests
09
Saturday, 2:15 PM

THEY LOVE
THE EXHIBITS

Alex shows up with her family. The kids love the dolphin show. You mark the visit complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-visit survey emails get queued, membership offers are ready to send, and loyalty workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just welcoming guests.

VISIT COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Group Visit (4 Guests)
Alex Martinez
Post-visit sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Annual Membership Form • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
10
Saturday, 2:30 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished her visit. She's heading to the gift shop when her phone buzzes. It's a membership offer from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the family plan. The AI guides her through payment details and member information right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The membership activation process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Visit completed • Membership purchased
AI
"Welcome back! How can I help you today?"
Alex
"Question about my member parking pass..."
11
Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is at work, excited about her new membership. She has a question about the parking pass. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her visit and membership purchase, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

12
March 20, 2024

ALEX GETS
HER PASS

With her parking question answered, Alex picks up her membership pass at the front desk. The system automatically sends welcome emails, member benefits guides, and upcoming event calendars. Alex is officially a member.

MEMBERSHIP ACTIVATED
Family Membership • Annual Pass
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April 2, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

Alex is planning her next visit. She has questions: "Can I bring my friend for free?" "What time is the sea lion feeding?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! Can I bring my friend for free with my membership?"
AI
"Yes! Your family membership includes 1 guest per visit. Just bring your pass."
Alex
"What time is the sea lion feeding?"
AI
"Sea lion feeding is at 11 AM and 3 PM daily. It's a great show—don't miss it!"
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April 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

HER PASS
ISN'T WORKING

Alex tries to visit on Sunday. Her membership pass isn't scanning at the gate. It's 8:30 PM. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the issue, creates a support ticket, and sends a temporary access code. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just describes the problem, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
ISSUE RESOLVED
Membership Pass Not Scanning
Temporary code sent • Replacement scheduled
15
May 5, 2024

SHARK WEEK
THIS SAT

There's a special Shark Week event this Saturday. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends member announcements, event invitations, special exhibit updates, and exclusive member benefits. Members stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Member Event
Sent to All Members
SPECIAL EVENT
Shark Week Celebration
Saturday, May 10 • 10:00 AM • Members-Only Early Access
NEW EXHIBIT
Pacific Octopus Display
Now open in the Deep Sea Gallery!
MEMBER PERK
20% Off Gift Shop
Use code MEMBER20 this month
✓ All members notified
No manual sending required
MEMBERSHIP RENEWED
March 15, 2025
Alex Martinez
Family Membership • Year 2
✓ Renewed for 12 months
Same benefits, exclusive new perks
Why she renewed
"Kids love it, always get quick help with questions, great member events"
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March 15, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE RENEWS

A year later, Alex renews her membership. She had a great experience—questions were answered instantly, pass issues were resolved quickly, and her kids loved the member events. The same AI that helped her book her first visit kept her happy as a member. That's the full journey: first-time visitor to member to renewal.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your aquarium

Can it handle after-hours visitor calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, provides ticket information, checks availability for group tours, and books visits—all while your team sleeps. No more missed opportunities at 2 AM.

How does it handle visitor inquiries? +

The AI answers questions automatically, collects all details (group size, preferred date, special needs), and routes them to your events team. VIP experiences and special requests can be escalated immediately.

Does it reduce group tour no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before tours. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed bookings.

Can it book tours directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books group tours instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed.

How does the group booking work? +

After inquiry, groups automatically receive a booking form that's pre-filled with their info from the CRM. The AI guides them through group size, date preferences, and special accommodations. When submitted, you're notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most ticketing systems including Acme Ticketing, Gateway, Tessitura, and others. All data syncs automatically—visitors, tours, bookings, and guest inquiries.

Can it handle multiple exhibits or locations? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your exhibits, tour availability, pricing, and featured attractions. It can route calls based on exhibit, handle facility-wide inquiries, and manage multiple experiences simultaneously.

What about accessibility and special accommodations? +

The AI handles accessibility requests 24/7, collects specific needs, and can coordinate with on-site staff or guest services. For special accommodations, it immediately escalates to your visitor experience team.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your facility size and call volume. Most aquariums see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased ticket sales. Contact us for a custom quote.

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FRONTDESK

Stop missing group bookings at 2 AM. Start confirming visits while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."