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Austin Aquarium
- Aquariums
- Austin, TX
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Location details
13530 US-183, Ste 101, Austin, TX, 78750, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
We loved being up close to the exhibits! Their biggest drawback was waiting for staff to go into the exhibits to encounter the animals, that you pay extra for. We stood at one such exhibit for 25 minutes being told it would be 10 minutes. Then when a staff member FINALLY arrived they told us that the animals were asleep and couldn't be woken up. Some of the exhibits were mislabeled, leading me, who hates snakes, come eye to eye with one. Not pleasurable. Would I come back again??? Probably.
I would love to give this place 5 star, but unfortunately it's not worth it. Tickets are quite pricey for this aquarium. I purchased mine though Groupon and it was a better deal. First of all staff on the register are all spaced out, then you need to spend extra to buy tokens for any additional activities, and it was hot and humid inside while crowded on a regular Saturday. Compare to sea life in San Antonio or one in Dallas, this one needs some improvements. My child enjoyed some parts of it, but was not that impressed. I ... read more
Very fun experience for the humans, but feel bad for the animals. some fish tanks are very overcrowded. The stingrays tank has some space but of course not enough. I went there last time 4 years ago, they had way more stingrays back then. I hope they're doing okay because what i saw back then was three times as much stingrays. But some emloyees seem like they genuinely care for the animals which is good. I hope they build bigger tanks especially where they keep 6 sturgeons, 4 catfish, some turtles and 50 koi fish in one tank... read more
This place is just amazing.It seems like all that animals are treated right.The places kept clean.The animals are fed and the staff here is great. We had the great pleasure of meeting lee, one on one when he gave us the wallaby exhibit, and he was just outstanding guy, very personable, how to al answered questions made you feel comfortable?May the kids feel comfortable at the same time kept by the rules.It was really an experience that you have to come and see for yourself.I would suggest bringing your little ones here and ... read more
The Austin Aquarium is a must-visit destination for families and animal lovers alike. With a wide variety of marine life and interactive exhibits, the aquarium provides an educational and entertaining experience for all ages. The knowledgeable and friendly staff are dedicated to the care and conservation of their animals, making it a responsible and enjoyable choice for a day out in Austin. Pro tip: I booked my session using GetOutPass, where I get access to multiple local venues similar to GoCity. Use coupon code: sale1 fo... read more
We went to the Austin aquarium for the first time today. My wife and I, our son and daughter-in-law and grandson all went. It was a great experience and I think well worth the money. We we were fortunate that a young man by the name of Markus Greeted us at the counter when we came in. He helped us to figure out what was the best package to buy. We ended up with the annual pass for my wife and I and that allowed us to get our kids in as guests for the same money that it would've cost us. This allows my wife and I to go bac... read more
I really can't say enough good things about the Austin Aquarium. I have been coming for years with my grand kids who all have enjoyed it! Today we met team member Cody-(sp.) who was nice enough to chat with us. He was feeding some of the ?lizards live crickets and I offered a general compliment about the atmosphere and what a great hands on experience they provide! My grand children all love snakes -and the fact that I'm totally afraid of them . Invariably -they (and especially the youngest g-son) will request to hold a snak... read more
The Austin Aquarium is a great hands-on spot for kids. It's not a giant aquarium, but there's a ton packed inside -- fish, reptiles, birds, even little sharks you can touch! Kids especially love the interactive feeding stations. It can get crowded on weekends, so aim for weekday mornings if you want it less busy. Great local attraction to keep little ones entertained for a couple of hours.
Great place to take the kids. There are some interactive events for them to join in on so make sure to check their schedule. First responder friendly.
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How is Austin Aquarium rated?
Austin Aquarium has a 4 star rating with 10,230 reviews.
When is Austin Aquarium open?
Austin Aquarium is open now. It will close at 8:00 p.m.