Exhibit Levels

Ground Level

Ocelots

Ocelots

The Texas State Aquarium proudly welcomed Milla from the ABQ BioPark in New Mexico, in late March 2021 as part of the Ocelot Species Survival Plan.

Otter Creek

Otter Creek

Watch these river otters splash and play in their habitat. Learn more about these playful animals and their natural environment.

Tortuga Cay

Tortuga Cay

Explore the seas with the sea turtles in Tortuga Cay. Our turtles have been deemed non-releasable and have found sanctuary here at the aquarium.

Swamp Tales

Swamp Tales

Visitors to Swamp Tales not only enjoy an up-close look at young alligators and several turtles, but learn about other wetland species!

Stingray Lagoon

Stingray Lagoon

Imagine how cool it would be to touch or feed a stingray, our Stingray Lagoon lets you do both!

Dolphin Bay

Dolphin Bay

Get up close and personal with our dolphins Shadow, Liko, Schooner, and Merlin from above or below the water!

Level 1

Nearshore

Nearshore

An introduction to the Aquarium's shorebirds, stingrays, and fish varieties, all these creatures await at the Nearshore Experience.

Living Shores

Living Shores

A great hands-on exhibit featuring touch pools, kiosks, and aquariums. Here you can interact with a variety of smaller animals!

Flower Gardens

Flower Gardens

Enjoy a replica of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary just off the coast of Mexico.

Islands of Steel

Islands of Steel

Islands of Steel recreates the beauty of an ocean habitat created around an old oil platform in the Gulf.

Saving Sharks

Saving Sharks

Sharks don’t have to be scary! Saving Sharks allows guests to touch and even track real sharks!

Aquatic Nursery

Aquatic Nursery

Curious about baby seahorses or jellies? Our nursery offers a unique look at their life stages and growth!

Tentacles

Tentacles

Get hands-on with our jellyfish touch area, explore the life cycles of cephalopods and jellies.

Dolphin Bay

Dolphin Bay

Get up close and personal with our dolphins Shadow, Liko, Schooner, and Merlin from above or below the water!

Caribbean Sea

Caribbean Sea

Get a thrilling and immersive look at the ocean’s most infamous predators with the experience of diving a Caribbean shipwreck.

Blue Hole

Blue Hole

Explore the unique geography and wildlife of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef’s deep underwater caverns.

Coral Reef

Coral Reef

Brighten up your day with the vibrantly-colored fish and coral of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.

Level 2

Jungle

Jungle

This captivating exhibit showcases the unique wildlife and geography of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve’s lowland rainforest.

Level 3

Caribbean Overlook

Caribbean Overlook

This captivating exhibit showcases the unique wildlife and geography of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve's lowland rainforest.

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