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Texas State Aquarium

4.0 (449 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Aijalyn A.

Bought tickets in advance, this aquarium has so much to see, including a gift shop, casual restaurants and even a Starbucks! Very clean but staff is not very helpful regarding informing guests about parking, had to go back inside for a parking coin. Actual exhibits are nice, lots of stingrays to touch.

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Joanna M.

You can purchase your tickets and onsite parking online prior to your arrival. That is their preference as there was only 1 person who you could purchase your tickets from onsite. We got there in time for the 11am dolphin show. It was fun to watch. We explored the gulf and Caribbean exhibits as well as the outside otter, stingray and turtle exhibits. It's not a large aquarium but the exhibits are nice and well done. I like that there is a wildlife rescue connected to the aquarium and they really try to heal and release when possible. I would definitely recommend stopping by and checking it out. The staff was great with answering questions. We also enjoyed lunch at the cafe downstairs and it was quite good.

Ashley S.

So we came here on the hottest day, which we should had went home when we seen the shape of your staff at the front my kids were so scared I had to lie why was that man blood red? When we went inside the exhibits were very over crowded but my kids enjoyed them. We went to watch the dolphins you need a covering for that my kids got so hot they almost had a heat stroke. The show was really fun loved the dolphins the music we was front and center. Music was awesome and staff was nice and accommodating my kids kept saying they wanted to get wet then changed their minds. Starbucks was limited for things to get them since we was in the heat. The gift shop you can't leave without going inside there we all loved it. They have a splash pad outside my kids wanted to do that but by the time we got done with the dolphins we was too hot

Thalia V.

So worth visiting this museum! They have a dolphin show and several different animals besides sea life to see! Way better than the Houston aquarium. Would definitely go again to see various sea life and try out the splash pad.

Wendy K.

I went back to the aquarium with friends. We ate there. I loved the animals there though it is a bit pricey. I love looking at the turtles.

Stephanie M.

First time at the Texas State Aquarium and I would love to return and explore more. From what I was able to view during a private event was beautiful and entertaining. The staff is lovely and I even got to pet a sting ray!

Phillip E. S.

For the price of admission, I was hoping for a lot more. We still enjoyed our visit nonetheless. Directions to and parking at the Aquarium wasn't that bad. Once inside, we were well on our way to enjoying the exhibits offered. The only drawback was all the schools with the kids in attendance. Oh well! At least they are getting exposed to some culture and education.

Impressive shark sighting
Laura C.

A great experience for a family outing, with children! The location is perfectly air conditioned, which is a plus in the area's hot weather. The family will enjoy all the different sea species, with many fun spots to take memorable photos! As a plus, we got there just in time to see the show

Damaged item pull out of different ocean creatures.
Leslie K.

Very well knowing staff. Disappointmented they had no octopus. Took our time. Dolphin show was good lots of room. Turtles were great to watch.

Klemens T.

Came here for the first time with my kiddies. The admissions fee is pretty expensive. This aquarium is supposed to be the largest in all of Texas, but it honestly felt a lot smaller than I expected. They have a little water play area for the kids. They have 3 floors of adventure, but not all the floors aren't as big as you think. It does get pretty crowded. A lot of hands on activities for the kids which is pretty cool. Overall, it is an awesome aquarium, but I feel that the admission fee is too steep to be worth going to a place that takes approximately an hour to walk. The staff are friendly and helpful. The parking lot is large and you have to pay. I didn't use their parking since we stayed in a hotel nearby.

Kim H.

Maybe if I was kid this would be a cool place to go but as an adult I've been to better aquariums across the US but it is a way to amuse kids and get out of the Texas heat. There is a decent size splash park outside and a dolphin show on the backside of the building

Up close and personal with one of the sharks.
Chelsea H.

If I could give our review 10 stars, I would! The facility is extremely well maintained. The cost is a little pricey for a family of five but we easily stayed 6 hours here exploring all the exhibits & shows so it was definitely worth it. We got there right around opening time & saw the first dolphin show. I loved how the trainers explained everything from the anatomy of a dolphin to how they rescue them. It was awesome to watch, and a good learning opportunity for our kiddos. My daughter was mesmerized by the dolphins. You can even go down to the ground level to see the dolphins swimming underwater. They provide maps which is super helpful. We started at the top level and worked our way down. There's elevators for those who have strollers or are wheelchair bound. It would be too long to list off all the exhibits they have, but I'll touch on our favorite parts. The underwater tank where you can see sharks, eels and other fish swimming around the sunken ship was amazing. My son was excited to pet the sting rays, jellyfish & sharks. He especially loved the baby sting ray named Ravioli. The 4D theater was a really fun break from the heat to watch a movie about turtles & their journey. My daughter was excited to see the flamingos, we missed the opportunity to feed them but still awesome to see! For lunch, we ate at the Canopy up on the top level. Food was expensive, but the convenience of it made it worth it. They had some healthier options up there VS the grill downstairs. The view is amazing. You can watch dolphins swimming, boats passing by etc. We didn't get the chance to goto the splash pad (after 6 hours of exploring the exhibits, we were all exhausted) but it looks so fun! A great way to beat the heat. Overall, we had a wonderful time and learned some ways we can better care for the ocean. Would definitely recommend a trip to the Texas State Aquarium if you're ever in town!

Petting tank
Jason A.

I've been to quite a few of these on the coast. This was well beyond what I expected for Corpus--scale wise. Overall, it's a clean, well-kept, family center--definitely the best in Texas. I was impressed by all array of species presented and I enjoyed how they hi-lighted our local fauna. How it is situated on the bay gives it a seamless feel. It's also near to all that downtown offers. The dolphins win 1st place. It was a joy to watch the trainers work but the dolphins were made them rise to new heights--pun intended. We have a season membership and I can't wait to take my grandson when he is in town!

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Ask the Community - Texas State Aquarium

Is there military discount?

We offer various discounts and deals throughout the year, including Lone Star Days and discounts for subscription memberships, military personnel, seniors, and groups of 10 or more. You can find more information about these options on our website at… Read more

Are there stairs to get to the other levels?

The aquarium has stairs and elevator to get to the other levels.

I would love to bring the grandkids, does any one know if there are any coupons out there?

None that I have found yet

Could I buy tickets at the door?

Yes

Membership prices, & how do they work? Bev Firmani

I'm so glad you are going. We are fortunate to have a great representation of our sea sitting right at our door step. Go to their web site and it will give you detailed answers to all your questions. Remember, there is always a phone number to call!… Read more

Price for adult tickets?

34.95 a ticket.

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Tip - if you're going to the dolphin show, make sure to get a seat 30 minutes early if you want shade.

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