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    Stingray Reef

    4.3 (8 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 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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    Kemah Boardwalk

    3.4(629 reviews)
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    My family and I have been coming to Kemah Boardwalk for over 20 years, and it is so special that I…read morenow get to bring my own kids here to experience the magic and create core memories of their own! We had such an incredible day from start to finish. We ate at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., where the staff was amazing and the food was delicious. Then we took our 8- and 9-year-olds and their friends to the Aquarium for the stingray experience, which was easily one of the highlights of the day. They absolutely loved it! We also rode the boat and had a blast--the crew was so fun, energetic, and engaging. We finished the day riding all of the rides, many of them multiple times, and the kids could not have been happier. Kemah Boardwalk has been part of so many memories for our family over the years, and getting to experience it now through our kids' eyes makes it even more special. Thank you to all of the wonderful staff who helped make our day so unforgettable. We can't wait to come back!

    I'm old enough to remember when Kemah was just a sleepy, small fishing town caught (no pun…read moreintended) between Harris and Galveston counties. And then, sometime near the turn of the century, the Kemah Boardwalk changed all that. Out-of-town visitors by the -- give or take -- tens of thousands pay a visit every spring and summer, making Kemah a necessary item on any Houston travel itinerary. As a lifelong resident of the Houston area, I've been to the Boardwalk quite a few times for that rare opportunity to fine dine or show relatives from afar around. In my latest visit, my older brother, my eldest cousin, and I took our cousins visiting for my parents' 50th wedding anniversary here for a good hour or two on a comfortably warm day. While I'm not that thrilled that the Boardwalk is under the Landry's corporate umbrella, I still feel it's a landmark worth treating your guests to. The nearby Clear Creek and Galveston Bay look spectacular when the weather is cooperating, providing for an ideal backdrop for selfies and group pictures. Continuing on the subject of pictures, train your phones or cameras on the place's piece de resistance, the amusement park area. The famed Rattler is the most visually striking feature of the complex in my book. My poor health prevents me from getting on the rides except for the train, but I can't pass up a chance to take snaps of them. The six of us took the train around the Boardwalk. It was a great, quick way to catch a glimpse of the premises. Two tunnels, with one that's attached to Saltgrass Steakhouse, are a part of the short trek. If you're capturing pictures, I recommend that you do them in bursts . The train may move at a slow speed, but things tend to go by really fast. I almost forgot, there's a row of games that you would find at a traditional amusement park along the water. Highly recommend if you have kids. The Boardwalk isn't exactly for me, but it doesn't stop me from giving it close to high marks.

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