Zoos and Aquariums
Aquarium
Austin Aquarium
Hands-on north Austin aquarium where kids feed stingrays, touch sea stars in shallow pools and walk into a bird aviary with nectar cups.
Ages
2–12+
Cost
Paid
Duration
~2hrs
Difficulty
Easy
Setting
Indoor
A hands-on aquarium in north Austin that leans hard into interaction rather than big display tanks. Kids feed stingrays, touch sea stars in shallow pools, and get into an aviary where birds land on them for a cup of nectar. There are reptiles, a small shark tank and encounter areas staffed by keepers. It is smaller and scrappier than a major-city aquarium, so set expectations accordingly, but the touch-everything format is exactly what younger kids want. Good for a rainy hour or two rather than a full day.
Stroller Friendly
Pricing
Paid admission; animal encounters may cost extra, check current rates (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does Austin Aquarium cost?
- Admission to Austin Aquarium is paid. Paid admission; animal encounters may cost extra, check current rates (verify)
- What ages is Austin Aquarium good for?
- Austin Aquarium is best for kids ages 2 to 12+.
- Is Austin Aquarium stroller friendly?
- Yes, Austin Aquarium is stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Austin Aquarium?
- No, dogs are not allowed at Austin Aquarium.
- How hard is Austin Aquarium?
- The difficulty level is easy. Plan for about 2 hours.
- Is Austin Aquarium free?
- No, there is a cost to visit Austin Aquarium. Paid admission; animal encounters may cost extra, check current rates (verify)
- What should I bring to Austin Aquarium?
- Hand sanitizer, cash or card for feed cups
- How long does Austin Aquarium take?
- Most families spend about 2 hours at Austin Aquarium.
- When is the best time to visit Austin Aquarium?
- Year-round. Weekday afternoons are the least crowded.
- Is there parking at Austin Aquarium?
- Free shopping center lot off the Highway 183 frontage road