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San Antonio Aquarium

2.6 (702 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Klemens T.

Came here for the first time with my family. Honestly, I thought this place was going to be really small and be like a 10mins walk like the aquarium in Austin, but it actually wasn't. The admission is definitely pricey, but they have an annual pass so if you're from around here, it's probably best to get one. Plus you get a free pass if you're military, teacher, or first responder. They have a good amount of aquatic creatures and animals. It was enough for my grown kids to enjoy and if they're happy, I'm happy. The staff are friendly. The parking is huge. They also have a bounce house and arcade here, but it's an additional fee. There's also a ball pit, but it was closed. Lots of area where you can purchase tokens and feed the animals and sea creatures. Although I do feel a but sorry for some of the sea creatures they got here. They either don't belong in a tank such as a sea turtle or their tank is waaaay too small.

Fish
Melody C.

An incredibly upsetting experience. Don't waste your time or money coming here! I do not have a single positive thing to say: This place is anything but a traditional aquarium. I came here with my family expecting to see exotic fish and other sea creatures swim around in tanks. There were only a handful of tiny fish tanks, all of which were extremely overcrowded with basic fish species. I felt so bad for these fish, the tanks were all over capacity and super small. What kind of aquarium has kangaroos, alpacas, rabbits, and lemurs? This so-called aquarium had a bunch of other animals where you can pay extra to have "encounters" with them. On top of your admission price, you must purchase tokens to interact with the animals. I guess the less-basic the animal, the more tokens you need to interact. These tokens were incredibly pricy, by the way. The first "encounter" I had left such a bad taste in my mouth I nearly left within 5 minutes of being inside the place. Plastered around the lobby you will see pictures of happy people snuggled up with lemurs, holding them on their laps. Every description on the aquarium's website makes it seem like the animal interaction would be this way. If you are lucky enough to find an employee willing to open the enclosure for you, you get about 30 seconds with the lemur and have an interaction that is nowhere near how it is advertised. They sit the lemurs down on a stump and let you "stroke" their backs with strictly two fingers. If you turn your head too far to the left or right, the grumpy employees will shout at even a grown adult to make them face forward. After the employees took about 5 pictures (3 of which were just .5x zoom photos of the lemur's face), we were quickly escorted out disappointed that we did not have the experience as displayed in the lobby right next to the enclosure. Good luck having any other encounter. Even on incredibly busy weekends, there are no staff members tending to the animal enclosures. If you want to have an encounter, there is nobody there to monitor or let you in. Because of this, I had a bunch of left over tokens that I didn't get to use for encounters and instead bought food for the wandering animals in the back area and drinks at the cafe. These animals were subjected to horrible conditions. There are kangaroos outside held in an enclosure that is smaller than my kitchen. They have zero room to walk or hop around. No grass or natural bedding. Just kangaroos in a 10ftx10ft concrete hell. The alpacas are in a similar situation, a small enclosure with rubber flooring. The tortoises are trapped in about a 4ftx4ft concrete area and are grossly overfed. Birds are in glass tanks with no entertainment. The outside area is a disaster. The so-called "kangaroo pellets" were being fed to the alpacas. The "alpaca pellets" were being dumped into the koi pond. Kids were chasing around the peacocks that had a nearby unprotected nest full of newly hatched babies. There is nobody monitoring the feeding or trying to protect these delicate animals. It seems like this aquarium is more concerned with profit than the welfare of the animals. Instead of making the enclosures larger, the aquarium added a large arcade (which was mainly empty space with very few games that were overpriced, including a photo booth charging $10 that didn't even work), a pay-for-photo opportunity with a lady dressed as a mermaid, an inflatable bouncy house room, and a stage with a live singer. The cafe took over 20 minutes to overcharge us for a basket of frozen fries. All of this was poorly maintained, dirty, and felt dingier than a Chuck E. Cheese. This place is an absolute sensory nightmare. The line to enter was so long and crowded it led out the door. It doesn't get better once you get in. It is super crowded, dark, and filled with kids screaming their heads off. There is no order or staff members around here so guests and kids are able to further mistreat the animals without repercussions. The teenage workers were too busy hanging out in the cafe instead of tending to the enclosures or animals. I'm begging you, please do not support this business!

Kalia A.

I came here with my family and I absolutely loved it so much that I am gonna probably get a membership. They have so many animals and the staff are very friendly and kind you, can tell they love what they do. I think the price is worth all of the experiences plus it goes towards taking care of the animals. I highly recommend this as a date night, family night, or solo quality time. I also want to give a big shout out to Alyssa and Samantha because they made my experience with my family much sweeter.

Stingray
Denise H.

This is fairly high priced for what you are getting. Two children, one adult and one senior was $111.00. If you want to feed the fish and animals, expect to pay - ie tokens are $27 for 10 tokens. 3 tokens to feed the alligators. . Kept fairly decently and some interesting animals - lemurs, Patagonia Mara, pakie(?) , but very light on larger fish etc. lots of stingrays if they're your thing. Outdoor petting area was closed on our trip. They try to encourage more spending at every opportunity- once you go thru the first exhibit area you are channeled into a game arcade area which, of course, requires more tokens. Then another exhibit area which will lead you to the souvenir store which is where they want you to exit. imo, way too little for what you pay. All the staff people were very friendly which helped.

Snake
Spencer S.

I visited this aquarium with a pretty low expectation and I'm happy to say it exceeded them. The interactive exhibits are a lot of fun and showcase a wide variety of colorful fish. The bird exhibit, with its vibrant, colorful birds, was a highlight. There are also many engaging animals like lemurs, kangaroos, llamas, and my personal favorite, the penguins. Seeing the sea turtle up close was an awesome experience. One of the most exciting parts was the chance to pet stingrays and sharks. Watching the kids shriek with joy was a blast. The aquarium also features a bounce house area and a large arcade, providing plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. On the downside, the aquarium had a funky smell, which is somewhat expected in an indoor setting but still noticeable. Additionally, some of the tanks were a bit dirty, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these minor issues, it was a fantastic visit, and I would recommend it for a fun and educational day out. Also they do have good coupons online that you can find!

Ino R.

Good time at San Antonio's Aquarium - it was entertaining. Maximum interaction, and its indoors. We spent three hours here. I would probably opt for an annual membership, as you will have access to additional areas at no cost. I didn't know you get access to aquariums in both San Antonio and Austin. The aquarium has a lot of land animals. but the most aquatic spaces were the petting (feeding) areas for the rays, the sharks, and carp. They have small gators, they have large boas. You can feed iguanas, tortoises, ducks, parrots and parakeets. Did I mention lemurs? They have lemurs, llamas, capybara, a sea turtle. You will see frogs, toads, boas, penguins. I think they also had an axolotl, too - I didn't see it though. It's not Sea World or the National Aquarium, but I did see folks creating new bigger enclosures, and staff consistently cleaning enclosures for the animals. There is a complaint for the smells (too stinky), enclosures (too small), overfed animals. It can be sad. When I thought about it, the touch pool scene in Finding Nemo came to mind. :( Most of the areas are not well manned to prevent folks from kicking or abusing the animals. However, if you're a parent and you let your kid do that... ugh. Stop your kid. I did not observe unruly kids doing more than observing the animals and attentive parenting to prevent needless animal rough-housing. If you have a membership, you will have access to the bouncy room. Why is this space here? Who knows, but it's there. Kids can have access to a big room of various bouncy inflatables. WARNING: These bouncies are NOT manned, so beware that your tiny kid may not be able to hold their own. But when we were there it wasn't full, and there were not a lot of adult kids (or many kids) using the bouncy room. Also, it's $8.99 all you can drink Icees. If you come back or go to the Austin location you can get refills for $.99. The staff were friendly. I didn't have any negative interaction with the folks here. The animal handlers were pretty respectful of the animals they were caring for and the customers. I'd be interested in the maintenance behind the facility. Kids had a good time, we ran into some long time friends who also had a good time. Seemed like a popular summer venue to escape the summer heat. TIP: Use the Yelp! Coupon for discount on tokens. It's already kind of pricey, and there's not need to skip on available deals you have access to.

The Krampus thing outside
Valeria G.

Yikes that was pretty bad. We came in on a Thursday so it was not busy. There was a rundown Krampus exhibit outside of the aquarium? It was quite confusing on what's going on out there. We walked in and you are quickly slapped with the smell of animal. The animals are in closed areas, but the ventilation here isn't great. There wasn't many people there and it was still a sensory overload for me. You will pay to feed any animals and it's super expensive with very little food. There are many animals in small spaces. They looked very sad, and they are all laying on concrete floors. These places are NOT set up to mimic their natural habitats. The animals seem full of anxiety and pacing the cold hard floor. The fish are in small tanks, many to one tank. Their tanks seem dirty with lots of stuff floating around. The baby sting rays acted as if they were trying to escape. The staff were standoffish and cold. We did have a great encounter with a guy fixing the outside of the tank though. He was nice and knowledgeable. There is a play place I guess. They had a bounce house that smells like urine. For a family of 4 we paid $120 save your money.

Lisa K.

The family went here for an outing away from the heat. My cousin has a yearly pass - which helped with tickets for the rest of us. About $15 each so a $10 discount. It's a small aquarium but has something for everyone. It also has an arcade area good for parties for kids. They have certain animals you can pet - which is very cool. We all enjoyed the baby sharks and sting rays. They have tokens you can purchase for extra activities such as going in and feeding the birds. Hanging with the Lemurs and a few other animals. Slightly expensive but for the kids it's worth it. Especially special occasion. We went on a Sunday and it was a little busier but still not bad crowd. They have a small cafe with very minimal choices, expect to pay $5 plus for drinks and chips etc. suggest eating before going. The gift shop is nice and has a wide variety of cool things. Very reasonable prices also. I do suggest it for kids 4-16 probably older kids may not enjoy as much since it's smaller. We did have a great time as a family and truly appreciated all the great staff! Very friendly and helpful.

A friendly free roaming toucan that allowed me to touch it.

A fantastic experience all together. I was just expecting a traditional aquarium, and if that's all it was I still would have been satisfied, but the amount of exhibits open involving reptiles and mammals was fun to see. I was also not expecting to be able to touch any exhibits, but there are more than a dozen sensory experiences. This aquarium is unbeatable at that price.

Crocodiles
Fernanda R.

From personal experience, I was shocked at just how much is available at this aquarium. This is also my first and only aquarium experience/visit ever. But I of course did not expect sloths, alligators, toucans, reptiles, goats, chickens, rabbits, etc. The sheer amount of space in this building is shocking. You'll find a number of fish tanks as well as open enclosures for hundreds of animals. You'll also find a bouncy castle room, a cafe, an arcade, a gift shop, and an entire outdoor exhibit. I thought it was incredibly accessible, almost every animal is available to "pet" or feed! There's also plenty of hand washing or sanitizer stations for after petting/feeding. Which brings me to the cons? It's $25 to enter the aquarium and tokens (which are required to buy food to feed the animals) are expensive! The cost quickly racked up. On the one hand, it feels outrageous to pay $30-40 for an aquarium experience. But at the same time, after seeing so many animals I can't imagine the cost for food and care. I surely hope the cost directly helps maintain a healthy lifestyle for them. Finally, I can't help but notice that a lot of these animals really are packed in to some small spaces. And sanitation for the enclosures appears to either be hard to keep up or is pretty neglected.

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Can anyone tell me what are these mammals we saw at the San Antonio Aquarium? They DIDN'T have a plaque to explain to guests what they were.They're like a cross between a small kangaroo (without big feet), a rabbit and a capybara. They dig a lot!

They're Patagonian cavies🫶🏽

Why they no have any turtles?

They do, They just aren't sea turtles. More like the freshwater red eared sliders and a tortuous that was over fed :(

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The interactions are billed in tokens which you pay for however I'm not sure of anywhere else you could pet a sloth or lemurs.

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SEA Life San Antonio - Bubble Glass makes the fish look bigger!

SEA Life San Antonio

3.5(48 reviews)
8.6 miDowntown

Simply amazing! I could sit there for hours watching the Sea Life with its tranquility and…read morepeaceful background music. The only thing that ruins the experience are the screeching kids. Some basic etiquette expectations for parents would go a long way toward preserving the peaceful environment that makes this place so enjoyable.

SEA Life San Antonio is the perfect place to take your kiddos this summer!…read more If you've never been here before, they are located inside Rivercenter Mall at the street level next to Legoland discovery center. The aquarium has a wide variety sea animals such as sharks, sting rays, seahorses, jellyfish and many more! They have these pretty cool tunnels where you feel like you are walking under water. The place is very educational and there are multiple screens where you can interact and learn more about each species. They also have a section where you can touch a sea start and anemona. At the end of the visit they have an indoor playground where the kiddos can play and run off all that energy before heading to your next stop. If you are local and plan to come more than once throughout the year, I would recommend checking out their annual passes. The one-day tickets are kinda pricey, but they are targeted to tourists which makes sense. Overall, I think is an awesome place to take your kids and stay cool during our hot summer months.

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SeaWorld San Antonio - New Coaster

SeaWorld San Antonio

3.1(1.1k reviews)
5.9 mi

Super fun times at Seaworld! There are so many thrilling…read moreamusement rides, from very scary roller coasters to slower ones for the kids. A few water rides too. The Atlantis water ride was really cool! The orca show was educational and entertaining. Food was ok, not too many vegetarian options other than beyond burger or pretzels. The all day drink cup is definitely worthwhile. Will go back again!

I always thought SeaWorld was just some overrated place that held killer whales in captivity for…read moreentertainment. While some of that debate may still exist, I was pleasantly surprised by how much there actually is to do & how fun & engaging the scheduled shows are. SeaWorld ended up being an absolute blast for me & my family! There was so much going on that it was hard to know where to begin. We went to the beluga & Pacific white-sided dolphin experience, then the sea lion talk where we watched the sea lions dance & do tricks, which was really fun. One of the highlights was the Imagine Ocean puppet experience. It was a glow in the dark, super immersive, & honestly magical experience for me & my kids. We also went to the orca encounter, which was such a delight. They have splash zones & it was hilarious watching the killer whales jump & flip in the air while the crowd got unexpectedly soaked at certain moments of the show. Also be aware, if you plan on sitting in the "splash zones" during the whale, dolphin, or sea lion shows, I suggest wearing a bathing suit under your clothes & bringing a small towel because you will get soaked depending how close you are sitting in the front. However, the splash zones are clearly labeled on the seat backs so you will know whether you are considered within range of getting wet to determine whether that's a good fit for you. We sat in the splash zone on our first orca experience but farthest back of the splash zone & still got a good soak, but the folks down at the front were drenched in water. When it's a hot day that sounds refreshing, today when we went it got quite windy & cold toward the evening so we opted to steer clear of any & all splash zones. They have a huge playground area for kids, which I'd estimate is great for children under about age 12, plus a separate playground for the younger little ones. There is a wide variety of food options like ice cream, burgers, cupcakes, & carbonated drinks. I would describe the food as pretty mediocre, & it is definitely expensive. You are allowed to bring water bottles into the park but no outside food or drinks. We brought my daughter's sippy cup with milk & a backpack & no one questioned it. I definitely recommend bringing a backpack so you have somewhere to keep your belongings, although the park does offer lockers near the entrance if you do opt to store your stuff. I also suggest downloading the SeaWorld app. It's super helpful & easy to use as it gives you up to the minute daily schedules of what events & shows are happening by the hour. There was also a plethora of rollercoaster rides for those who enjoy a thrill! Even though we did not ride any of the roller coasters this visit, it was still fun watching people climb up the massive tracks before the big drop & hearing everyone scream with excitement as they flew past. The way the park is laid out puts you pretty close to many of the rides, so you get a great view of them even if you are not riding. If you think you will go to SeaWorld at least twice a year, I would suggest going with the annual pass. More bang for your buck. A single day pass starts at $50 & goes up from there depending if you add a dining experience to your day pass. Right now during spring break you can get the basic adult annual pass for $99, which includes access to their aquatic park. Kids under 5 are currently offered free annual park passes. We grabbed two for our kids. The free kid passes do not include the aquatic section like the adult pass does, but you can add that for roughly $39.99 per child before taxes, which is still very reasonable. With the basic annual pass you do not have to pay for parking, & there are higher membership tiers that include dining & merchandise discounts that may be worth the cost depending on how much you plan to eat inside the park because the cost of food & drinks add up quickly. For example, we bought one electrolyte drink like a Powerade & it was about $9. A small Dippin' Dots ice cream cup came out to almost $15 after tax & tip. Something else to know is that every time you check out at a register there is a tipping option. I usually tip because I worked in the service industry before so I have a soft spot, but I can understand how it might feel excessive when every single purchase asks for a tip, even when someone is just ringing you up for a drink. My advice is to eat before you arrive so you are not relying too heavily on park food. Also definitely bring your water bottle. Overall it was an amazing experience, especially for the kids. They were thrilled by the whale, dolphin, & sea lion shows. It was entertaining for the adults too. We laughed a lot & had a great day. Giving SeaWorld 4 stars because the cost of food & drinks is egregiously expensive when you take into account tipping for every purchase. Costs add up quickly even with having a pass. That said, we will definitely be back.

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Austin Aquarium

Austin Aquarium

3.2(1.1k reviews)
82.5 mi

We had a fantastic time here and can't wait to come back! The animals are wonderful and so…read morefriendly. You can tell they are loved by all the staff. Sloan was our guide for a couple of encounters and was super knowledgeable! He added to our great experience. We walked away from here with full hearts and an even greater respect and love for our animal kingdom.

This is by far the worst aquarium I had ever been to. In fact, this shouldn't even be called an…read moreaquarium. It's a fish petting zoo that also had a capybara, lemurs, tarantulas, and birds. When I first walked in through the doors, it gave me pet store vibes right away. I should've turned back but I had already paid for the overpriced tickets. This was definitely not worth $20 per person. It's even more if you pay for the tokens that get you access to extra things like the sloth encounter or a picture with a Disney Princess, which is so random and odd. Princess Jasmine had a whole set up by the lemurs. It was so chaotic inside. The space itself is pretty small and each room is packed with tanks and exhibits of animals. I'm sure this place is pretty busy on a regular basis but we happened to have gone on a day where there was a birthday party. On one hand, you have little kids with balloon pirate swords running around (yes, there's a booth with man doing balloon animals for a few tokens). On the other hand, you have lemurs screaming from their cages. I can't imagine the stress all the animals must be feeling on a daily basis. While I get the whole hands-on, interactive experience aspect, I think this aquarium overdid it to a point where it's impacting the animals' habitats and stress levels. Every open tank was filthy. Even the facility itself is dirty. There's no signs anywhere to ask guests to wash their hands before touching the animals. In fact, there's no one even enforcing a two finger rule or educating visitors on all the animals that people could touch. I was flabbergasted when I saw a child ran to a small open tank, shoved his whole arm in and tried to grab the poor little fish swimming around. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if animals have gone missing from this place. The tegu exhibit was fully out in the open. Even a small child can easily just step over the short glass wall and grab the lizard. I think what shocked me the most was the lack of staff monitoring visitors' behaviors and enforcing the rules on how to handle animals. When I went by the shark tank, I witnessed a lady grab a shark by its tail and attempted to bring it out of the tank. My jaw literally hit the ground when I saw that. Thankfully the shark slapped her in the face with its tail and swam off. When I looked around, I saw an employee by the tank but she didn't say anything and was more focused on passing around these balls of fish bait to the same family that lady was with. I honestly left that "aquarium" angry and feeling incredibly sad for the animals. I would never go back nor would I ever bring my family back here. I've been to aquariums and zoos in developing countries where the animals were better cared for than this place.

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Austin Aqua-Dome

Austin Aqua-Dome

4.3(152 reviews)
71.3 mi

I visited this store today (3/13/26) and was genuinely excited because I had heard nothing but…read moregreat things about it and how knowledgeable the staff was. My daughter recently received a betta fish for her birthday, and I wanted to upgrade her tank with driftwood and plants. Since I'm new to this, I was looking forward to asking the "experts" a few questions. Unfortunately, that excitement disappeared the moment I walked in. As soon as I entered, the older gentleman behind the counter looked directly at me and then immediately turned away without saying a word. He wasn't helping anyone at the time. I walked around the store for a while and noticed a young woman cleaning items nearby. Not once did she greet me or ask if I needed help. When I was looking at the driftwood display, she walked by, so I asked a question. She gave me what felt like a dirty look, gave a very quick answer, and walked away. I initially thought maybe she was busy helping other customers, but that didn't seem to be the case. What made the experience worse was what happened next. While I was still browsing near the entrance, several other customers walked in. Every single one of them was greeted by the gentleman behind the counter. I hate to even bring this up, but it left me wondering why my experience was so different. I'm a Hispanic male with tattoos, and every other customer who was greeted appeared to be white with no visible tattoos. I truly hope that wasn't the reason, but I honestly can't think of another explanation for the difference in treatment. Either way, it was disappointing. I had specifically chosen to visit a local specialty shop because I wanted the advice and expertise that comes with it. Instead, I left feeling unwelcome and will likely just go to a big box store instead--something I was hoping to avoid. I hope this isn't the normal experience for customers, but it was certainly mine today.

Cool spot to bring the kids (on a budget). Also, nice activity to do on a rainy or cold day. The…read morefish were colorful and unique and fun for the kids to look at. There are also some turtles outside (back of parking lot). Located in an interesting dome structure (saltwater fish is on the second floor). Parents: I'd avoid a stroller, if possible. It's a bit cramped in here plus it can get crowded. Also, there are stairs to get to the top floor. Small parking lot in the back but also additional parking in the strip mall. Check out Uncommon Objects (interesting antique store) next door.

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Pure Aquaponics - Koi pond

Pure Aquaponics

5.0(1 review)
73.7 mi

Being a newbie in aquaponics, I was talked into setting up my growbeds with a timer for the fill…read moreand drain cycles of my 7 beds with a "revolver" that would switch from one bed to the next. My advisor, who had never had an aquaponics system, but had lots of "book knowledge" told me it would be too hard to do the bell siphons. I decided that having beds with bell siphons would not only be less expensive, energy wise, but also less chance of a mechanical breakdown from the timer or "revolver". Then I met Mo, who actually has an aquaponics setup himself. Mo offered to help me set up the first bell siphon on one of my beds. Being a hands-on person, I thanked Mo, but decided I didn't need any help and set about installing it myself. After much frustration, I could not get my first bell siphon to work. I built it according to instructions I acquired online and In theory it should have worked. I called Mo at that point and within minutes after Mo & Cole came to look at my setup, they saw the problem and solved it quickly. Mo has checked in several times since then to make sure everything is functioning correctly and offer advice if needed. I would definitely recommend Pure Aquaponics to anyone - novice or veteran. They are a hands on company that knows their business. They turned what was a very frustrating problem into a breeze. Thank you, Mo!

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San Antonio Aquarium - aquariums - Updated May 2026

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