Aquariums

SEA LIFE San Antonio

Name: SEA LIFE San Antonio
Address: 849 E Commerce St Suite 600, San Antonio, TX 78205, San Antonio, TX, US
Telephone: (210) 610-1160
Rating: 4.1

★★★★☆ 4.1 (813 reviews)

📍 849 E Commerce St Suite 600, San Antonio, TX 78205

📞 (210) 610-1160

🌐 www.visitsealife.com/san-antonio/?utm_source=local-listing&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=tickets

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	11 AM–5 PM

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About SEA LIFE San Antonio

Oceanic exhibits for all ages. Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). SEA LIFE San Antonio houses over 5,000 marine and freshwater creatures across multiple exhibits, with the Behind the Scenes Tour providing access to learn about the care of over 3,000 of these animals. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 813 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aquarium
Location: Shops at Rivercenter, San Antonio
Highlights: Ocean tunnel with sharks and sea turtles, touchpool, jellyfish gallery, over 5,000 creatures
Best For: All ages
Admission: From $19, combo tickets from $34.99

💡 Did You Know?

⭐SEA LIFE San Antonio houses over 5,000 marine and freshwater creatures across multiple exhibits, with the Behind the Scenes Tour providing access to learn about the care of over 3,000 of these animals
⭐The aquarium features dual-height underwater tunnel walkways designed specifically for different visitor heights, with one tunnel at young children's height and another at adult height to ensure all ages can view marine life comfortably
⭐SEA LIFE San Antonio is co-located with LEGOLAND Discovery Center and offers combo ticket packages starting at $34.99, with both attractions accessible via a single building with separate elevators for each venue
⭐Annual passes are available with up to 30% discount for Texas residents, and an Endless Summer Sale promotion on annual passes is offered as a special event

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for 30-45 minutes to walk through the entire aquarium. It's a smaller venue, so set realistic expectations to avoid disappointment. Consider combining with the adjacent LEGOLAND Discovery Center (accessible via elevator) to extend your visit to 2-3 hours total.
💬Purchase combo tickets with LEGOLAND Discovery Center and use Groupon codes for significant savings. Online advance booking provides discounts, and Texas residents can get up to 30% off annual passes—excellent ROI if visiting multiple times.
🕐Visit on weekday afternoons (like Thursday) to avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed experience with better photo opportunities, especially in the underwater tunnel areas where lighting can be dim.
💡Bring young children (toddlers and kids under 10) as the entire venue is designed at their height—they can see all exhibits comfortably. The interactive Touch A Real Sea Star touchpool and kids' playscape at the end are major highlights for this age group.
💡Book the Behind the Scenes Tour with expert guides to learn about care for over 3,000 marine creatures and gain deeper educational context. Staff are noted as exceptionally friendly and patient—they actively engage with visitors, especially children with special interests or autism.