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San Antonio Aquarium

Name: San Antonio Aquarium
Brand: HolidaySG
Price: 25.29 SGD
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6320 Bandera Rd, Leon Valley, TX 78238, United S...

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E-ticket / Mobile

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Accessibility

Wheelchair friendly

Suitable for

All ages

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San Antonio Aquarium Ticket

Non-refundable

Adult -1%

SGD 31.63 SGD 31.47

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SGD 25.29

Senior

SGD 29.10

Student

SGD 29.10

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About San Antonio Aquarium

Get up close and personal with marine life at San Antonio Aquarium, where hands-on touch pools let you interact with stingrays, sharks, and sea stars. Beyond the water, explore reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and a walk-in aviary where lorikeets feed from your cup. A perfect blend of education and adventure for curious visitors of all ages.

Local Legends & Stories

San Antonio has long celebrated its connection to water and wildlife, with local conservation efforts inspiring attractions that bring nature closer to the community. The aquarium reflects the region's pride in preserving Texas and global ecosystems through interactive education.

Must Do Experiences

Reach into the touch pool and feel a stingray glide past your fingers. Gently run your hand along the back of a small shark under staff supervision. Lift a sea star from the shallows while a guide shares fascinating facts. Watch lorikeets land on your arm in the walk-in aviary for a close-up feeding encounter.

Hidden Gems

Visit the quieter reptile and amphibian galleries for a more relaxed pace. Peek into behind-the-scenes areas during guided tours to learn about animal care. Explore the indoor play structures between galleries to let younger kids burn off energy while you rest.

What Makes it Special

Truly hands-on experience with touch pools instead of just viewing behind glass. Diverse collection spanning marine life, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds under one roof. Educational focus with staff guidance ensuring safe, informative interactions for all ages.

Available Facilities

Parking café gift shop indoor play areas accessible restrooms stroller rental educational program rooms

Perfect Timing

When to visit for the best experience

Weekday mornings are ideal for smaller crowds and a more relaxed experience. Late afternoons on weekends can be busy, so plan accordingly. School holiday periods and summer months see higher visitation, making advance booking essential.

Photography Guide

Capture the perfect shots

Use natural light from the exhibit windows to capture vibrant colors without flash. Get low angles in the touch pools for dynamic shots of stingrays and sharks. Respect the no-photography zones during keeper talks and aviary feeding times.

Cultural Etiquette

Respect local customs and traditions

Interacting with animals is encouraged but always follow staff instructions to ensure safety for both visitors and creatures. Tipping is not expected, but showing appreciation for educators and guides with positive feedback is welcomed. Be mindful of local conservation values by avoiding litter and respecting exhibit boundaries.

Special Events & Experiences

Enhanced experiences and seasonal highlights

Annual holiday light displays featuring marine-themed decorations and evening visits. Summer STEM workshops for kids focusing on marine biology and conservation. Behind-the-scenes tours offered on select weekends for an up-close look at animal care.

Important Guidelines & Safety

Essential safety information and guidelines

Always wash hands at designated stations before and after touching exhibits. Supervise children closely in touch pools and aviary areas. Follow all staff directions during animal encounters to prevent stress to the creatures and ensure a safe experience.

Visitor Information

Entry Fee

Tickets include access to all galleries and touch pool experiences. Concession pricing is available for children, seniors, and groups. Online bookings often offer discounted rates compared to walk-up purchases.

Visit Duration

Plan for approximately 2 to 3 hours to fully explore the exhibits and participate in interactive experiences. Families with young children may spend longer due to play areas and feeding sessions.

Accessibility

The aquarium is fully wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators throughout. Assistive listening devices and guided tours for visually impaired visitors are available upon request.

Overview

This is an aquarium built for hands rather than noses pressed to glass. Wide open touch pools let you reach in and feel a stingray glide past your fingers, run a hand along the back of a small shark, or lift a sea star from the shallows with a staff member guiding you.

The collection stretches well beyond fish. Reef tanks, moray eels and a shark exhibit share the building with reptiles, amphibians and small mammals, and a walk-in aviary where lorikeets land on your arm to drink from a cup you are holding.

Indoor play structures sit between the galleries, so younger children can burn off energy without leaving. The whole place is air-conditioned and easily covered in a couple of hours, which makes it a welcome refuge from a Texas afternoon.

Important Information

Opening Hours

Open on Tue-Thu, Sun, 10:00am-7:00pm<br>Open on Mon, Fri-Sat, 10:00am-8:00pm

What's Included

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Venue address: 6320 Bandera Road
Scan your mobile e-ticket at the entrance. Visitors planning to return to the aquarium on the same working day must have their receipt stamped at the exit for valid re-entry.
No pets allowed in the aquarium (except for service animals)
Outside food and drinks are only permitted in the designated concession area of the San Antonio Aquarium.
Free admission for children under 3 years of age, no admission ticket required. Foster children and children receive free admission. Educators – please bring a nationally issued ID card or ID badge.
Accessible passage Location of use San Antonio Aquarium Ticket gate Time of use 10:00~19:00(Jan 1–Dec 31, Tue–Thu, Sun);10:00~20:00(Jan 1–Dec 31, Mon, Fri, Sat)

Location

6320 Bandera Rd, Leon Valley, TX 78238, United States

Frequently Asked Questions

The facility offers an interactive experience with wide-open touch pools, a walk-in aviary, and indoor play structures for children. It is fully air-conditioned and features diverse exhibits ranging from sharks and stingrays to reptiles and small mammals.

It typically takes a couple of hours to explore the entire air-conditioned facility. This allows ample time to enjoy the touch pools, animal galleries, and indoor play structures.

The aquarium is designed for hands-on interaction, allowing guests to touch stingrays and small sharks while staff members guide the experience. It also features a walk-in aviary where lorikeets will land on your arm to drink from a cup you hold.

Guests can reach into wide-open touch pools to feel stingrays and sea stars, or walk through an aviary to feed lorikeets. The facility also includes reef tanks, a shark exhibit, reptile and amphibian displays, and indoor play structures for younger children.

Visitors can touch stingrays, small sharks, and sea stars in the open pools, and hand-feed lorikeets in the walk-in aviary.

Yes, it features indoor play structures situated between the animal galleries so younger children can burn off energy while visiting.

The facility is fully indoors with wide, flat pathways designed to easily accommodate strollers and wheelchairs throughout the exhibits.

You do not need to bring your own items, as the facility provides the cups of nectar used for the lorikeets to drink from.

Yes, the entire building is fully air-conditioned, making it a comfortable indoor refuge from hot Texas afternoons.

Yes, the compact layout allows most visitors to experience all galleries and play areas within a couple of hours.

No, the collection extends beyond aquatic species to include reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and a walk-in bird aviary.

Yes, the facility provides a dedicated parking lot located directly adjacent to the main entrance.

General admission tickets are typically valid for entry at any time during regular operating hours on your selected date.

Yes, staff members are stationed at the shallow pools to guide you on how to safely interact with the sea stars, rays, and sharks.

About San Antonio Aquarium

Plan for approximately 2 to 3 hours to fully explore the exhibits and participate in interactive experiences. Families with young children may spend longer due to play areas and feeding sessions.

Located in San Antonio, Texas, the attraction is also known as the San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium. Founded in 1914, it covers a vast area and has many rare animals and marine life. More than 750 species and more than 3,500 animals are displayed here, including amphibians, mammals, reptiles, birds and marine life. Visitors can observe endangered species such as black rhinos, jaguars, golden lion tamarins, as well as rare animals such as Komodo dragons and Caribbean flamingos up close. The aquarium is open all year round from 9:00 am to 17:00 pm, providing a wealth of educational programs and interactive experiences for visitors of different ages. In addition to watching animals, visitors can also learn about animal protection and improve environmental awareness. In addition, there are multiple theme areas such as the African area, the Australian area, and the Amazon area. Each area displays characteristic animals from different regions, making visitors feel as if they are in the natural environment of all parts of the world.

The aquarium is fully wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators throughout. Assistive listening devices and guided tours for visually impaired visitors are available upon request.

Always wash hands at designated stations before and after touching exhibits. Supervise children closely in touch pools and aviary areas. Follow all staff directions during animal encounters to prevent stress to the creatures and ensure a safe experience.

Use natural light from the exhibit windows to capture vibrant colors without flash. Get low angles in the touch pools for dynamic shots of stingrays and sharks. Respect the no-photography zones during keeper talks and aviary feeding times.

Parking, café, gift shop, indoor play areas, accessible restrooms, stroller rental, educational program rooms

General Questions

Simply select your preferred date, choose the ticket type and quantity, then click "Add to Cart". Complete the secure checkout to receive your e-tickets instantly via email.

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Most bookings are instantly confirmed. You will receive your e-tickets via email within minutes of completing your purchase.

Cancellation and modification policies vary by activity. Please check the specific cancellation policy listed under each ticket option before booking.

In most cases, you can show your e-ticket directly from your mobile phone at the venue. Some activities may require a printed voucher — this will be clearly stated in your confirmation email.

If an activity is cancelled by the operator due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you will typically receive a full refund or be offered an alternative date.

Yes, you can select multiple tickets for your group. For large groups (10+ people), please contact our support team for special group rates.

No, the price you see is the price you pay. All taxes and service fees are included in the displayed price.

We recommend arriving at least 15-30 minutes before your scheduled time to allow for check-in and any security procedures.

Yes, you can purchase tickets as a gift or for other travellers. Simply enter the correct details during checkout.

All prices on HolidaySG are displayed in Singapore Dollars (SGD) unless otherwise indicated.

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Our customer support team is available daily (9 AM – 11 PM SGT) to help. You can reach us via email or chat, and we will work to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.

Some activities offer special pricing for students, seniors, and children. These will be shown as separate ticket types when available.

Tickets are generally valid only for the selected date. If you need to change your visit date, please contact our support team before the original date.

Refund policies depend on the specific activity and ticket type. Free cancellation options are clearly marked where available.

You can reach our support team daily (9 AM – 11 PM SGT) via email at support@holidaysg.com or through the live chat on our website.

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We strive to offer the most competitive prices. If you find a lower price for the same activity on another platform, contact us and we will do our best to match it.

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