About Austin Aquarium

Small, family-friendly aquarium with many varieties of sea life, plus touch tanks & frequent events.

💬 What Parents Say

• 💡Don't miss the lemur encounters - Austin Aquarium is one of only two facilities in the U.S. where you can pet and interact with lemurs (ages 6+). This is a unique experience not available at most aquariums.
• 🕐Visit on weekdays or arrive early to beat crowds. Reviews mention the experience is significantly better when you can take your time with interactive exhibits without feeling rushed by large groups.
• 💡Plan for 2-3 hours and budget for interactive experiences like stingray feeding and starfish touching - these are visitor favorites and don't require tokens. The interactive exhibits are a major draw, so allow adequate time to enjoy them.
• 💡Book special experiences like mermaid encounters (weekends/holidays at 11am), morning rounds tours, or 'sleep with sharks' sleepovers for unique educational value beyond standard admission.
• 💡Bring young children ages 6+ to experience the exclusive lemur petting area and interactive touch pools. The facility caters well to hands-on learning with multiple animal interaction opportunities suitable for families.