San Antonio Aquarium is a popular attraction that features thousands of species across dozens of exhibits. It offers a variety of interactive experiences, making it a fun destination for families, large groups, and children. Visitors can enjoy activities such as hand feeding stingrays, walking with koi fish, petting iguanas, and feeding parakeets, which many find engaging and enjoyable. The facility is suitable for birthday parties, field trips, and special events like Sleep with the Sharks and Octopus Encounters. The aquarium has recently improved its offerings, extending hours until 10:00 PM to include live DJs, local band performances, and a giant screen TV, creating a lively and relaxing environment with available alcoholic beverages. The staff is generally friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, contributing positively to the experience. The premises are well-maintained, clean, and safe, with dedicated efforts to uphold high standards of care for the animals and visitors. However, some visitors have noted issues such as a strong smell, particularly around the stingray area, and concerns about cleanliness, with some areas appearing dirty and resembling a home zoo. Additionally, some exhibits require tokens for interaction, which is not always clearly communicated on the website. Despite these concerns, many guests find the aquarium to be a wonderful place with a great variety of animals, including unique species like baby alligators, and appreciate the opportunity for educational and fun experiences.
I came here over a decade ago and finally got to come back today. A lot has changed since I was there last, and all for the better. I always loved the stingrays and now our daughter got to have that great experience, too. It's such a cool and fun place for anyone. I highly recommend it!!
June 2026
Definitely should go when they open because some of the animals don’t wanna be fed all day if you want your kids to feed the animals
June 2026
Well. Let's just say i miss the old style coin based way of doing business. It use to be better when the bouncy houses were numerous. With only two now, its not as great. The other thing is the amount of food you get ro give the animals. Itvise to be better. Overall probably lost a few stars over the last two years.
