Texas State Aquarium Reviews

Nicely scheduled, the food menu probably needs help, it's a nice place to take your family

Okay I absolutely loved it, if you are thinking about going definitely do it! This is by far one of my favorite places to be in Texas. It is so informative and beautiful. Sometimes when you look out to the ocean you can even see the wild dolphins! The enter active opportunities are amazing as well.

First time and wow, what an experience this was for me, my husband and my kids. It was magical. I would critique that the wheel chair gets caught on several little things but it wasnt so bad. There were staff everywhere to tell you more about the animals. My kids were beyond excited. Needless to say this got a 5 star rating from me!

My 3 year old loved it! Kept wanting to go back the days afterward!

Wonderful and super clean tanks. Plan on 2 to 3 hours.

I love all the different animals they have. The people are friendly & I love the little shows they put on for people to educate them about the animals.

Great staff and knowledgeable about each section. Great wildlife and fun shows

My wife and I returned to this aquarium after a number of years and were very disappointed. We used to take our daughter frequently and it was one of our favorites. However, it seems the aquarium now wants to be a theme park instead. The aquatic exhibits were unimpressive and the addition of bird shows, reptiles, and others - none of which are well done - simply distract from the experience. The Gulf of Mexico is one of the richest of aquatic habitats in the world, but you wouldn't know it from this aquarium. Exhibits were typically small and crowded and not easy to view. Considering the ticket price in excess of $20, it was a real disappointment. I hope they return to their roots, but clearly, current management has other intentions.

Had fun, very interesting, BUT the shows were closed so that was a letdown

Very special experience. The Texas State Aquarium was very accommodating on our class trip there. Would love to go on another field trip in the future!!

Great aquarium , but very pricey ! You would be better off going to sea world in San Antonio for the same amount of money .

Excellent, fun, interesting, takes hours to really enjoy, great money value

Expensive,but worth it,has good service, in side and outside activities

Great place. A lot to see and you HAVE to watch the dolphin show, otherwise you miss out!

Well maintained, large tanks/exhibits, family fun. Family of four, 110 bucks to get in. Food court on site. Parking adequate but shares with the aircraft carrier Lexington exhibit so not sure how bad it can get but it wasn't bad at opening hour on a Saturday.

Rates were reasonable compared to other aquariums and amusement parks. Shows were included in the tickets prices plus a small water play area for the kids. Would recommend to anyone.

It was beautiful I love seeing all the animals and the gift shop was amazing are all kinds of pretty stuff

This a very good place to learn about local Texas wild life. The new rainforest/aviary addition very fun. As a person going alone it's not terrible but I can see how it could be too expensive for family or groups though.

Loved it, can't wait for construction to be done to explore the new exhibits.

Great place to take the family for a day to learn about our oceans.

Great Aquarium! Took my 3 (almost 4) year old daughter and she loved walking through the exhibits. We went during the day on a Monday so it wasn't packed with people. They are building a huge addition on to the building for new exhibits.

the upgrades added to it are amazing! prices are a little steep so we can't go very often... but we enjoy ourselves when we can.

It's an awesome aquarium n experience! Great fun n learn stuff too with ur family! Create beautiful,precious n everlasting memories with ur family n friends!

What an amazing adventure! Went with the family and couldn't have had a better time! All the animals seemed happy and were ready to show off to the guests. Definitely recommend this exhibit for all ages.

Awesome awesome everything the staff where great.very helpful and very informative.

Lots of experiences which allow interaction with animals. Appropriate for all ages.

The Aquarium was one of the best I've ever been to. My wife, and I started off with the well reccomened Sloth encounter, which we got to feed, and pet one of the sloths in the Caribbean exhibit. We got a private tour from Ruben on our way to see the sloth. He was veey knowledgeable about all of the exhibits, and animals we passed. We then got to walk around the rest of the Aquarium. Every area there was so much to see, and learn about. I'm really glad to know that there is such a place that cares so much for animals, and their well being.

Enjoyed the times you could interact with the fish.

So much great family fun! It's a little pricey, but definitely worth it. This facility is world class, very well staffed, and is good for a whole day of fun with the whole family. They have some amazing tanks which you can see from all directions, under, over, or all around. The animals look all very well taken care of, and there is a consistent message of conservation. They have a big splash pad area where the kids could spend some time for sure. There's a food court like area downstairs near the splash pad also. Lots of nice clean bathrooms all around. Very accessible layout and construction. There are also a few areas that look like they're available for events, which would be some faaancy events for sure.

Nice place to take the family, the splash pad is nice for the younger children. We had a nice time .

There are quite a few cool exhibits and shows, but make sure you bring sunscreen. A large percentage of the park is outside and you can end up spending a lot of time standing in the sun. If it's a cooler day it should be a great place to go.

Very fun. Everything was clean, the staff was enthusiastic.

Absolutely amazing. We'll worth the price of admission. The bird and dolphin shows we're short but cute. Feeding the rays was cool. My daughter was afraid to do it but I highly recommend it. Feels like a soft vacuum cleaner gently sucking on your fingers... they'll show you how to feed them. Every level, every turn has something amazing. It's a large facility...we arrived at 1pm and it took until 6pm to see most of it. A must see when in Corpus. Tomorrow is the USS Lexington!

Very interesting. The most wide range of fish and wildlife I've ever seen.

This is a great place for any occasion whether it be with the friends or family. The staff is extremely friendly and courteous. This place is a must if you're in the area.

Took my wife and daughter and they both loved it especially the dolphin show will definitely be back.

Smaller than what I imagined but there was still a lot to see. Loved touching the Stingrays.

I have one complaint. They divided the sting ray touch tank into multiple tanks, so it was tougher to touch one. At the same time, I appreciate they did this because it gives more control to the ray. I loved everything about this as much as I did 20 years ago. Kids had a blast. Tons to see and learn. Best aquarium in the world

i thought it is a little pricey for what it is but we had a good time.

Very big place and beautiful. Has a really nice environment, very inviting. Had a great time looking and all different types of fishes that they have.

Amazing place. Best aquarium I have been to. Great staff. Very clean facilities. All the exhibits are top notch. Must see!

Was fun but saw everything in less than an hour, including the dolphin shows.

This was a wonder and magnificent surprise. So much to see and do. Great stop to take when in Corpus, it is definitely a must see. The staff was great and helpful and the facilities are clean and well kept.

I liked how everything was very engaging, and everything flowed. Plus touching a live jellyfish was cool.

The Aquarium is great and kids loved it. The tanks are very clean and the animals look very healthy.

While prices did go up, as soon as you walk into the center and see the new Caribbean wing you absolutely understand why. Totally worth it. Absolutely magical.

Absolutely LOVED visiting here! There are so many cool exhibits that you don't find other places. Really feel like it was a once in a lifetime opportunity to make some awesome memories with my daughter! She was in LOVE with the dolphin show and I was so impressed at how happy the dolphins were. They looked like they genuinely were having so much fun playing in the tank together before and after the show! Was totally cool that we go to feed the sting rays, pet sharks and even pet a jellyfish. If we ever move to corpus we will definitely be aquarium members!

Awesome place have a lot of life and a good view and marine life

First time visit. I found the aquarium entertaining and relaxing. Would go again.

A nice pleasant place. A little bit pricey. Good for kids

Love this place. Just make sure that you go early in the day to catch all the shows and get your money's worth.

Lets start out on the bad side, the price is a bit, well, a lot high. That said, the place is incredible. But keep in mind if you want to see one of the shows be there early as it is standing room only fast! The shows are all fun and you can spend just about a whole day here. The views of the bay and ship channel are outstanding. If you manage to stick around after dark the view of the lit up bridge is well worth it!