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    San Antonio Aquarium

    2.6 (707 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Mallory P.

    For an aquarium outside of a major city, this place was pretty cool! It's not going to be like your big-city aquariums (don't expect the Shedd in Chicago), but honestly, it's unique in the best way--and there's really nothing quite like it. We had an awesome time, especially with the kiddos. The token system (extra cost) lets you feed and interact with a bunch of the animals, which made the whole experience super hands-on and engaging. The stingray tank was definitely a favorite, but the mini sharks, octopus, koi pond, parakeet bird cage, and even the alligators all made for some really fun moments. You can tell the animals are well cared for--they all looked healthy, and the place was clean and well kept. The staff was friendly, informative, and clearly passionate about the animals and the work they do. If you're in the San Antonio area, this is absolutely worth a visit. Great for kids, but honestly fun for adults too!

    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.

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    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.

    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.

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    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!

    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.

    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.

    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.

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    Amazing experience! There is SO much for the kids! You can spend hours there at a very reasonable price! Highly recommend!

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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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    3.5(54 reviews)
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    How much joy can a for-profit aquarium bring you? That's a question I was asking myself before and…read moreeven after I went to SEA LIFE off the San Antonio Riverwalk. When I was a kid, I was ecstatic when the Legoland Discovery Center and the SEA LIFE opened in Grapevine. My parents would take my brother and me on a day-trip to Grapevine to go play with Legos and tour an aquarium right after both opened in the Dallas area. Little Zach could stare at the fish for hours on end and ultimately beg his mother for another useless stuffed animal from the gift shop. Those were the days. Adult Zach is a lot more cynical. About $23.56 with fees was the price of admission for the more recently opened SEA LIFE in the Rivercenter Mall. It was the first weekend that SEA LIFE was Animal Crossing: New Horizons themed. It's the same aquarium, but with some inspired touches from Animal Crossing, including signage and info of the different critters pulled directly from Blathers, in-game. This was already successful at a few aquariums across the globe and was traveling to all the SEA LIFE locations in the US this year. I love Animal Crossing to death. It's my favorite video game franchise, point-blank period. Why couldn't Animal Crossing attempt to partner with the Dallas World Aquarium or the Texas State Aquarium? Who knows. SEA LIFE it is. SEA LIFE in all caps. SEA LIFE in all its profitable greed. SEA LIFE is housed in the worst mall in San Antonio, the Rivercenter. Home of the Texas Revolution tchotchke. A place only made to house tourists visiting the Riverwalk and the Alamo next to the Ripley's Believe It or Not, wax mannequins, and the Catholic church that wouldn't succumb to the greed that downtown had turned into. That greed hits you as you enter the Metropolis Parking Garage scanning your license plate and immediately putting a $10 hold on your card. $4 an hour here. SEA LIFE doesn't validate, just gives you a little discount. Greed. After getting my ticket scanned, I was escorted to an overflow line to meet Tom Nook. Here I waited for over 30 minutes for my little picture. I struck up a conversation with one of the ladies managing the line about the opening rush of this Animal Crossing exhibit. She was very friendly, telling me how she typically works on the aquarium floor, but was asked to help manage this line upstairs and wished she was back downstairs. As I waited in line with a family getting uncomfortably close to me in the back and two girls plotting how to get multiple pictures with Tom Nook in front of me, I eventually got my picture with the guy. I then took an elevator downstairs where I got to tour the exhibit. It's not a typical open-air aquarium where you pick where you want to go. This is one of the only aquariums where you feel pushed to keep moving through its narrow path to get the hell out of there. It was just a tier or two above just wandering a Petco. I mean, there were definitely high-dollar-value sea creatures, but that's how the vibes felt. The Animal Crossing decorations probably took them a few hours to set up. That includes six character cutouts, plenty of Animal Crossing informational plaques, and a Gully character hiding above one of the tanks. Walking through the exhibit, there were stingrays, a few sharks, jellyfish, eels, and turtles (maybe, they were not in their tank). They were fun little exhibits. There was a VR ride I didn't do because I wasn't five like everyone else sitting in those chairs. The employee managing the line from earlier was actively moving down to the aquarium floor while I was looking at the sharks. She explained the different creatures in the tank and was actually vital in helping me learn everything that was in the tank . Her expertise and knowledge were probably one of the only worthwhile and joyous things at SEA LIFE San Antonio. She deserves to work for a real aquarium. I was in the gift shop no less than 30 minutes later. That included me showing my girlfriend every sea urchin in two separate tanks over FaceTime, which probably took ten minutes in itself. The gift shop in terms of Animal Crossing merch was abysmal, as seemingly other patrons already cleared it out on day one. We were on day three here. I bought an Animal Crossing mug because why not. I love my favorite video game. When I asked for a bag while checking out, the lady at the checkout told me bluntly, "no," and offered to sell me a $5 tote bag. Mind you, multibillion-dollar attraction conglomerate Merlin Entertainments made about 2.5 billion dollars in FY25. Suddenly, SEA LIFE is the moral altruist and bastion towards sea creatures after enclosing them in a shopping mall and letting a third of their population die annually. Merlin owns the Legoland that shares the gift shop. They give Lego customers a bag. Kinda fishy.

    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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    We had the opportunity to visit SeaWorld San Antonio through a Veteran Appreciation program while…read morewe were in town for my nephew's Air Force BMT graduation. First, I want to say how truly appreciative I am of SeaWorld for offering this opportunity and allowing our family to enjoy the park with complimentary tickets. It was a very thoughtful gesture, and it meant a lot to us. We visited during the last week of July, and if you know anything about San Antonio summers, you know the heat can be brutal. Unfortunately, we happened to visit during a heat wave, so the combination of high temperatures and humidity was intense. We had my mother with us, who is handicapped, along with two younger children who are not used to that kind of heat, so we weren't able to stay as long as we originally planned. The biggest highlight of SeaWorld for us was definitely the animal attractions. We really enjoyed seeing the crocodiles, tortoises, flamingos, beluga whales, dolphins, and orcas. Those experiences were what made the visit worthwhile, and my kids absolutely loved seeing the animals. We especially appreciated the covered and indoor areas because they gave us a chance to escape the heat while still enjoying the park. The beluga whale show was a great break from the temperatures, and the orca show was another memorable experience. One thing I was surprised by (although I know many theme parks are similar) was the pricing for food and beverages. We stopped at Harbor Market because we wanted a break from the heat, some air-conditioning, and a chance to sit down and eat. Unfortunately, the air-conditioning seemed to be struggling when we walked in, so it wasn't quite the cool break we were hoping for. SeaWorld is a cashless park, so if you bring cash, you have to use a kiosk to transfer it onto a card. The kiosk does charge a fee for the transfer, which I believe was around $3.95. The food prices were definitely higher than expected. They do offer an all-day dining deal that works across SeaWorld and Aquatica for $59.99 per person, but for a family, that adds up very quickly. Especially considering the food options are pretty basic things like burgers, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, hot dogs, and similar theme park-style meals. They do have some Asian-inspired options like orange chicken and sweet-and-sour chicken, but overall the food was nothing that stood out. The beverage system was also interesting. With a meal, you receive one drink, but the cup is activated through a QR code at the fountain machines. Once you use it, you can't simply refill it again, which was surprising. I understand that parks may have had issues with people abusing unlimited refills, but it was still frustrating not to have the option for a refill, especially in the middle of a summer heat wave when staying hydrated is important. The Harbor Market food area itself could also use some attention. The floors were sticky, and the tables and seating areas could have used a better cleaning. I understand theme parks are busy and maintaining large dining areas is challenging, but keeping those areas clean would really improve the overall experience. The gift shops were what you would expect at a theme park cute souvenirs but definitely overpriced. We did stop and get Rita's lemonade, which was a nice treat and helped us cool down. The ride lines were another thing to consider. If you're planning on riding the roller coasters or other attractions, expect some longer wait times and plan your day accordingly. They also have a splash pad/water area where kids (and adults) can cool off, which was a nice feature, especially during the summer heat. Overall, I would give SeaWorld San Antonio about a 7/10. I don't dislike it, but I wouldn't say it was a perfect experience either. The animal attractions were truly the best part and are what gave the park its higher rating for us. My kids loved seeing the animals, and we are very grateful we had the opportunity to visit through the Veteran Appreciation program. I would definitely recommend visiting during a cooler time of year if possible because the Texas summer heat can really impact your experience.

    good stop for us on 9/12/2026 because it was not too crowded that we did not need to buy the…read moreexpress passes. got the deal where each person gets a free meal at certain locations. we ate at the bbq spot and were actually impressed with the tender ribs! the workers here are so nice and watching them non-stop cleaning. the penguin exhibit need more ventilation or fans because it smells. but we did enjoy walking through the belt to see all the different kinds.

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    From Chicago, just moved to Austin. First time at the Meadows Center at Texas State. Here are some…read morethoughts: -Run entirely by students, done very well, very enjoyable. -We wanted to check out the glass bottom boats, and we were not disappointed! -We went on the 45-minute tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, funny, and passionate--great combo! Cost was about $15 a person. -Saw a lot of wildlife, including deer, many birds, including a hawk, turtles, and many fish. Don't forget to check out the aquarium! -About a dozen people on our tour boat, from toddlers to 60's. Everyone enjoyed the experience. -Boat was covered, so it felt cool enough on the water even on a warm spring day. Highly recommended!

    A San Marcos landmark and a unique experience that everyone should visit…read more The tour can offer a nice respite on even the hottest Texas days, however, be prepared for the disappointment that you cannot partake in the cool and gorgeous springs. My only detractor for this facility is the glaring lack of history of the world famous Aquarena Springs. It is mentioned briefly in the tour, and there are of course remnants of the former attractions. However, in their "museum" there is only a small glass case with a plate smattering of memorabilia. This included some dry-rotted goggles, an old program, and poorly displayed photo slide you can squint at inside the glass box. I understand that the history of Aquarena is one of ecological exploitation. Perhaps they want to avoid celebrating this past. However, you can't deny the effect it had on the area and how it still resonates to this day through SM's mermaid culture, among other things. Maybe one day the roof top of the old hotel could house a better collection or display. Or maybe the old trails could be opened for exploration. Until then, I will ensure that every visitor that comes to see us is taken on the glass bottom boat tour and they get so see our San Marcos salamanders.

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    3.2(1.1k reviews)
    82.5 mi

    There are so many creatures to witness at Austin Aquarium: sharks, several fishes, jellyfish,…read morestarfish, anemones, various stingrays, crustaceans, and even others like different species of lemurs, birds, and reptiles. There are small stations to purchase food or drinks, and a huge gift shop with so many cute items to choose from. Is it the grandest venue with state of the art attractions? No!! But it has character and charm, and their animals look taken care of, which is (to me) more important than it *looking* fancy or high tech. A cool thing about Austin Aquarium is that there is educational material everywhere you look, AND almost every animal has an extra add-on ($$) you can take advantage of if you have a favorite that you want to interact with. I've never see that as an option before! It's so important to preserve nature, educate fellow humans, and appreciate the other animals that we share the globe with. If you're looking for a fun activity to fill the day with, this wouldn't be a bad idea. The kids running around were all having a BLAST! I can't think of a single good reason (within reasonable expectation) to give them less than 5 stars. They're all doing their best, I got my moneys worth, and I had a great time!

    This place is so disappointing! It's dark and so dirty. The place should be shut down. The cages…read moreare so small for the animals and they are filthy. Even the fish tanks are cloudy and nasty. Literally took 10 minutes to walk through for $60! Do not come here!

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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!

    From the owner: We specialize in helping set up and run aquaponic systems.read more

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