
Get up close to nature and marine life—friendly, interactive experiences at San Antonio Aquarium.
San Antonio Aquarium in Leon Valley offers hands-on marine encounters, from touching stingrays to feeding sharks. Visitors can explore an outdoor tropical forest-style enclosure, enjoy a large game room, and join kid-friendly activities like bounce houses. Staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable about habitats, and the venue welcomes groups. Some reviews note the facility is dated and could use renovations.
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Explore diverse marine and animal habitats with interactive touch tanks and educational displays.
Get hands-on with feeding and petting experiences, including stingrays, sharks, and exotic birds.
Enjoy bounce houses, a game room, and outdoor tropical areas for kids and all ages to play.
Host parties, school trips, or corporate events with tailored packages and group discounts.
Learn about wildlife conservation and habitats through guided tours and staff interactions.
Capture memories with animal encounters and scenic backdrops, with staff assistance available.
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Overall rating
Andrew Sands
Overall the visit to the San Antonio Aquarium was good. The facility is dated and needs some serious renovations and updating. I also think some of the enclosures for the animals could be better. However there was more opportunity to interact with and/or feed animals then I have seen at most aquariums. I also liked that they had bounce houses for the kids to expend some energy.
Joeleen Pinto (JoJo)
This is my go to spot whenever I'm in town. I got to speak to the gentleman who made a back brace for the penguin and it was super delightful to speak to him. I was feeling pretty low on some life situations that had just happened to me and he had no idea and was such a positive person and really had an impact with the conversation I had. Much love will be back to feed the sting rays!
Robert Goette
This place was awesome. We went Friday morning and there was little to no foot traffic. The staff was helpful and friendly. Lots to see and plenty of interaction with the facility. We pet sharks and feed sting rays. A toucan landed on my arm too. Super kid friendly place.
Becky Gilpin
My husband and I enjoyed our time here. You will get up and so close to nature! I touched stingrays!! Wow. Do not forget to go to the outside enclosure it's like being in a Tropical forest!! The staff offered to take pictures when they were available and definitely was well informed on the habitats also. Everything is at your pace and leisure. There is places to sit to rest and a huge game room!! Enjoy
Holly Wells
This place is so much fun! We have brought a group of 40 teens to this place twice now. (Keep in mind these are well-behaved teens) They love seeing all the animals and getting to pet some of them! It's a neat place! And a lot bigger than you first think.