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    Stingray Reef

    4.3 (8 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    SonaJ C.

    Stingray Reef: A 5-Star Aquatic Haven of Peace and Wonder! Rating: (5/5) Stingray Reef earns its 5 stars by being a total delight and surprisingly serene aquatic adventure. Tucked inside the larger restaurant, this little aquarium is a gem and a focused experience that stands out. As soon as you step in, you'll feel the calm wash over you. Unlike the chaos of a full zoo, Stingray Reef is a peaceful escape. It's quiet, the lighting is thoughtful and the movement of the water and its inhabitants is soothing. While it's called a "small aquarium" don't let that fool you. The quality of the exhibits, the health of the marine life and the overall visitor experience are top priority. The stars of the show are the stingrays. You'll get up close views and the opportunity to interact (check current policies) adds to the adventure. Beyond the rays the tanks are filled with all sorts of colorful fish and other marine life, each a mini world of wonder. What makes Stingray Reef perfect is its niche. If you want an immersive and high quality aquarium experience without committing to a full day at the zoo this is your spot. It's great for a shorter visit, a break or for families with younger kids who might get overwhelmed by larger more extensive institutions. Here you can take your time, appreciate each exhibit and connect with the aquatic world at your own pace. In short Stingray Reef is more than an exhibit, it's a peaceful and engaging journey into the underwater world. It delivers all the wonder and educational value you want in an aquarium, condensed into a well managed and enjoyable package. For a peaceful, high quality and satisfying aquatic experience I highly recommend Stingray Reef. It's a special place.

    Jennifer G.

    Nostalgia wise great. Linger a bit watching the sting rays otherwise it won't be worth the money for a couple of fish to feed them.

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    Liz P.

    This was a ton of fun, and not too expensive, either. I think my boyfriend's ticket (only to see/pet the stingrays, not to feed them) was $5.99, and mine was a "value ticket" (feed for the stingrays, which ended up being raw shrimp, plus admission) was $7.50. It's in the Aquarium area at the Kemah boardwalk. He used to go to the Aquarium restaurant when he lived in Houston, so we had a quick snack there and then came here. You walk in through a gift shop and then can purchase tickets. There's also another small area where you can see amphibians and other fishes, too. You must wash/sanitizer your hands before touching the stingrays and I'd recommend probably doing that after, too. It was a hoot to have the stingrays eat straight from my hands (albeit weird - they have gums but no teeth!) and totally worth the $5.99-$7.50 admission. I'd like to come here next time I'm in town as well.

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