SEA LIFE San Antonio Aquarium in San Antonio, TX

SEA LIFE San Antonio brings the underwater world closer than ever with the city’s only Underwater Ocean Tunnel, where sharks and rays glide overhead in a dramatic, all-around view. Walk beneath 155,000 gallons of tropical sea life and come face to fin with some of the aquarium’s largest residents — an ideal spot for unforgettable photos and close-up encounters.

Interactive exhibits add a hands-on element to the visit. Reach into the touch pool to feel a chocolate chip sea star, sticky sea anemones, and hermit crabs, or pause at Stingray Bay to watch graceful rays move through the water. A rescued green sea turtle and other unique marine animals highlight the aquarium’s focus on education and conservation.

More than 10 themed exhibits showcase diverse ocean habitats, from a detailed shipwreck filled with curious creatures to a colorful reef glowing with live corals. Schooling bannerfish, vibrant coral fish, and moon jellyfish create a constantly moving display, while the seahorse mangrove exhibit reveals one of the ocean’s most fascinating environments.

Sharks take center stage throughout the aquarium, including whitespotted bamboo sharks, zebra sharks, blacktip reef sharks, and grey reef sharks. Additional standout species include giant Pacific octopus, Napoleon wrasse, moray eels, pufferfish, stingrays, and the rare common giant guitarfish. Each exhibit offers an up-close look at marine life rarely seen outside the ocean, making SEA LIFE San Antonio a memorable stop for families, couples, and curious travelers alike.