Discover the wonders of the ocean at the Austin Aquarium. Explore interactive exhibits, hand-feed sharks and rays, and get up close with reptiles, lemurs, and more.
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Experience
Highlights
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean at the Austin Aquarium
Get up close with sharks, rays, and other marine life in interactive exhibits
Explore a rain forest vivarium with reptiles, lemurs, and a capybara
Hand-feed sharks, rays, birds, and fish for a unique experience
Enjoy educational programs and events for kids and families
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Experience thousands of species and interactive exhibits at the Austin Aquarium, the premier family entertainment center in the Austin area since 2014. Enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences that include everything from sharks to wallabies.
Explore a wide variety of amphibians, a parakeet aviary, and a variety of cold water and tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Visit the rain forest vivarium where hundreds of reptiles, ruffed lemurs, sloths, and capybaras call... moreExperience thousands of species and interactive exhibits at the Austin Aquarium, the premier family entertainment center in the Austin area since 2014. Enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences that include everything from sharks to wallabies.
Explore a wide variety of amphibians, a parakeet aviary, and a variety of cold water and tropical fish including sharks and stingrays. Visit the rain forest vivarium where hundreds of reptiles, ruffed lemurs, sloths, and capybaras call home.
Hand-feed sharks, rays, birds, and fish. Get up close with ruff lemurs, or pet one of the snakes. Above all, the Austin Aquarium promotes education through an engaging experience in a safe and comfortable environment. Kids and adults alike are sure to be amazed at the soft skin of the sharks and rays among other experiences.
Watch jellyfish gently float and glow and admire the bright and colorful corals without leaving Austin’s city limits. Take advantage of multiple educational programs and events for kids, as well as behind-the-scenes tours for those curious about just what it takes to keep an aquarium in good working order.
Be inspired by over 8,000 living animals representing habitats from the Oregon shores to remote Indonesian Islands. Among the exhibits featured throughout the aquarium are a wide variety of amphibians, an interactive parakeet and a separate dove aviary, and a variety of cold water and tropical fish. Also, Austin Aquarium features sharks, a stingray touch tank, a rain forest with hundreds of reptiles, and additions to the family, like ruffed lemurs and a capybara.
The Austin and San Antonio Aquariums are the only facilities in the U.S. where patrons can interact with and pet lemurs. The furry red ruffed lemurs are so playful and curious. As you stroll through the immersive exhibits, expect to be mesmerized by vibrant aquatic life, from shimmering fish to graceful stingrays. Encounter fascinating reptiles basking in their habitats, and be delighted by colorful birds filling the air with song. Don’t miss the playful antics of the charming mammals, each with their own story to tell. less
Includes
GA Entry Ticket
Interactive exhibits with marine life, reptiles, birds, and mammals
Hand-feeding experiences with sharks, rays, birds, and fish
Access to educational programs and events for kids
Behind the scenes tours
Octopus encounters