Health and Safety Are Our Highest Priority

Following CDC guidelines and in an effort to protect our staff, guests, and animals, the Texas State Aquarium will continue to require all guests 10 years and older to wear a face-covering inside the facility. While outdoors, guests must also wear a mask when unable to maintain a proper social distance from others. The Aquarium will continue to operate under the current policies and procedures we have had since our reopen in May. While outdoors, guests must also wear a face-covering when unable to maintain a proper social distance from others. Exceptions include children nine and under and people with certain medical conditions. Complimentary masks are available upon request.

The Texas State Aquarium will continue to operate under the current policies and procedures that we have had in place since we reopen in May.

Exceptions include children nine and under and people with certain medical conditions. Complimentary masks are available upon request.

We strongly encourage children over the age of two and up to age 9 to wear face coverings during their visit to the Aquarium as well, especially while indoors. Exceptions to this rule include people with certain medical conditions.

If guests do not have a proper facial covering, a complimentary mask will be provided. Face coverings may be removed briefly while you are eating or drinking. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and healthy!

ONSITE AND ONLINE TICKET PURCHASES ARE AVAILABLE FOR GUESTS

By purchasing a ticket to the Texas State Aquarium, you agree to properly wear a facial covering during your visit. In an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19, and for the safety of our staff, guests, and animals, guests 10 years and older are required to wear facial coverings that fully cover the nose and mouth.

Online ticket purchases are requested but can be purchased onsite. Texas State Aquarium hours will be 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily.  Café Aqua will also open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Pepsi Shoreline Grill hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our H-E-B Splash is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Memberships can be purchase online or by calling 361-881-1340.

WHAT THE TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM IS DOING TO KEEP YOU SAFE

The following operating procedures and practices are in place to minimize the potential risk of exposure while offering a safe opportunity for guests to engage with animals.

• All Aquarium staff members and volunteers will be required to wear face masks while working indoors. In addition to the Employee Face Mask policy above, TSA team members interacting directly with guests and handling payments must wear gloves during transactions. 
• Additional hand sanitizer and handwashing stations will be found throughout the Aquarium.
• The Aquarium will maintain its high standards of cleanliness. Surfaces such as handrails, exhibit viewing windows, restrooms, and elevators will be disinfected frequently.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN PLANNING A VISIT TO THE TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM

• It’s not currently required to make a reservation or pick a date when you purchase a ticket, as they are valid for 60 days.
• Texas State Aquarium hours will be 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.
• Café Aqua will open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and the Pepsi Shoreline Grill will open from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• The Aquarium will limit the number of guests allowed to visit at a time.
• Online ticket and parking purchases are requested.
• Members will continue to receive free admission. However, access may be restricted due to limited capacity.
• Members do not need to purchase parking in advance and will continue to receive free parking.
• Where possible, contactless transactions will be encouraged.
• Physical distancing is strongly encouraged and floor graphics in the entry queue will help everyone remain 6 feet apart.
• The Validation Kiosk and Information Desk have a clear acrylic partition installed. Tickets (paper or electronic) and membership cards will be validated through an opening in the acrylic.
• Strollers will be available for rent and wheelchairs are complimentary based on a first-come-first-served basis.  Each item will be sanitized before and after use.
• Guests will follow a dedicated, one-way flow throughout the Aquarium.
• Touch Experiences will not be available at Tentacles, but guests will be able to view the exhibits.
• The H-E-B Splash Park is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Café Aqua and Shoreline Grill transaction points will have a clear acrylic partition installed for safe transactions. Shoreline Grill will have no indoor seating.
• The Weston’s Library will be closed until further notice.
• Bathrooms will be available throughout the Aquarium and we encourage guests to maintain physical distancing while accessing them. The Gulf of Mexico Family Restroom and Dolphin Bay Underwater Restrooms will be closed to limit access to high-touch surfaces.