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Parking
Always FREE Parking
Visitor tip
The Rainforest exhibit is extremely warm and humid—dress in lightweight, breathable clothing. This is especially important when visiting with young children or elderly visitors who may be uncomfortable in heat.
Visitor tip
Start with interactive experiences like the stingray petting area and touch tanks early in your visit while children are most engaged and attentive. The close-up viewing areas throughout the aquarium are exceptionally kid-friendly.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Location
- Galveston Island, Texas
- Highlights
- Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, Discovery Museum, interactive exhibits, live animal presentations
- Parking
- Always FREE
What visitors say
Bought tickets in October and got a flat tire on the way. Called and staff gave me a 90 day rain check to use my tickets which was so helpful and appreciated! Finally got to go on a wonderfully sunny day and completed the aquarium in…
My wife, my toddler and I came to visit the aquarium before a cruise on January 18th. We had such a good time. It kept the toddlers attention the whole time. The exhibits were nice and you can get close enough to actually see what is…
Very nice place. It's big. It might have been 5 stars, but it's pretty pricey. And in all honesty, I don't think I got my money's worth. Friendly staff. Beautiful setting. But definitely a one and done for me.
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Did You Know?
- The aquarium operates 365 days a year with no seasonal closures, providing year-round access to exhibits including the Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, and Discovery Pyramid
- Membership programs are designed to pay for themselves in just 2 visits, offering access to permanent attractions plus seasonal exhibits like Palm Beach and ICE LAND
- The venue features live webcams including Penguin Cam, Rainforest Cam, Underwater Cam, and Pyramid Cam for remote viewing of exhibits
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