Aquatica San Antonio
Rating
Family of 4
$200-$300 for 2 adults + 2 kids including admission and food (buy online for significant savings)
Duration
4-8 hours (full day)
Best Ages
All water-safe ages; some slides require height minimums
About
Aquatica San Antonio is SeaWorld's dedicated water park, operating at the SeaWorld campus on 10500 SeaWorld Dr on San Antonio's far west side. One of the most popular water parks in Texas with 8,748 Google reviews at 4.5 stars, it offers a full-scale water park experience with a distinctly SeaWorld character.
The park differentiates itself from competitors through the integration of animal habitats throughout the grounds. Visitors float past flamingo enclosures, parrot habitats, and other wildlife while enjoying water attractions — a feature that creates a genuinely different atmosphere from a standard commercial water park.
The attraction mix spans the full age range. Very young children find gentle splash areas, shallow play pools, and a dedicated family zone. Older kids and teens access high-speed body slides, multi-story raft rides, and a wave pool. The spread means a family with a 3-year-old and a 13-year-old can both spend a satisfying day rather than one group accommodating the other's limitations.
San Antonio's summer heat makes a water park a particularly rational choice — Aquatica provides relief that few other activities can match. Plan for a full-day visit (6-8 hours) to justify the admission cost and fully explore the park.
Admission pricing is distance-dependent — buying online well in advance typically yields the lowest prices, which can be 40-50% below door pricing. Annual passes make financial sense for families who visit twice or more in a season. Aquatica admission is separate from SeaWorld, though combo passes are available.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Limited
Nursing / Changing
Available
Kid Meals
Available
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays in summer for shorter lines; arrive at opening
Wait Times
20-60 min for major slides on peak summer days
Nearby Food
Multiple dining options within the park. SeaWorld is adjacent. The far west side of San Antonio has commercial dining along Hwy 151 and Bandera Rd.
Why Kids Love It
Aquatica is a full-scale SeaWorld-operated water park offering everything from gentle lazy rivers and wave pools for young children to high-speed body slides and multi-story family raft rides for older kids. The animal habitats integrated throughout the park — you float past flamingos and other wildlife — create a uniquely SeaWorld experience that differentiates it from standard water parks. With 8,748 reviews at 4.
5 stars, it's one of Texas' most popular water parks.
What Parents Say
“Free parking, discount on your food and drinks, and free entrance into the park whenever it's open.”
Pro Tips from Parents
- 8,748 reviews at 4.5 stars — one of the most popular water parks in Texas
- Operated by SeaWorld — animal habitats throughout create a unique atmosphere
- Toddler and young child areas are well-developed — not just one token kiddie pool
- Bring waterproof sunscreen and reapply — sun exposure at a water park is intense
- Lockers available to rent — worth it for a full day visit
- Check the current season schedule — Aquatica is seasonal
- Admission is separate from SeaWorld — combo passes available
What to Bring
- Waterproof sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Rashguards for kids
- Water shoes
- Change of clothes
- Towels
- Cooler with snacks and drinks (check current food policy)
- Cash for lockers
Cost Info
Admission Prices
- Adult
- free
Tips to Save
- Book online well in advance — online prices are significantly lower than door prices and can vary by date.
- Annual passes pay off if you visit 2+ times.
- Pack your own food in a cooler where permitted to reduce in-park food costs.
- Arrive at opening to maximize time on major attractions before lines build.
