An aquarium is a fun place for children and adults to learn and explore the wonderful world at the bottom of the sea floor. If you are considering making vacation plans to Austin, Texas, you should know about one of the best attractions in the city: the Austin Aquarium. It’s been in the city since 2013 and offers a full day’s worth of sights and sounds to experience. It’s in the northern part of the city and is close to some of the luxurious vacation rentals you can find through Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals. Here’s everything you need to know about the Austin Aquarium for your next vacation.
What Is The Austin Aquarium?
The Austin Aquarium is the only aquarium in the Austin area. It opened its doors in 2013, and it features more than just fish. It also hosts a variety of events, such as birthday parties, private events, and Sleep with the Sharks.
Where Is Austin Aquarium?
13530 N. Hwy 183, Suite #101, Austin, TX 78750
What Animals Can I See?
According to the aquarium’s website, you can find amphibians, lorikeets, sharks, stingrays, reptiles, ring-tailed lemurs, caiman lizards, jellyfish, capybara, and many other creatures. Some of the animals that you can get up close and meet include sloths, kinkajou, porcupines, octopus, snakes, toucans, fish, ducks, tortoises, hand-cleaning shrimp, doctor fish manicures, macaws capybara Ring-Tailed and Red Ruffed lemurs. You can also feed the stingrays, sharks, iguanas, tortoises, lorikeets, tropical fish, iguanas, parakeets, koi, ducks, turtles, alligator gar, catfish, various aviary birds, pacu, and tortoise.
Does The Aquarium Host Any Special Events?
Yes! They host special events and exhibits like the Morning Rounds. Guests have a unique opportunity to learn how the staff preps the aquarium and animals for the day. The Austin Aquarium website says it’s “great for aspiring aquarists, biologists, herpetologists, science geeks, and animal lovers.” Another fun event is Mermaid At The Aquarium. Have your children meet a mermaid and take a selfie with them. In addition to that, there are also Princess Makeover events.
Experience The Sea In Austin
There is no better way to get up close and learn about the deep sea in Austin than by visiting the Austin Aquarium. To stay and see the Austin area in the most luxurious way possible, you must book directly with Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals. You can find your ideal luxury vacation rental in Downtown Austin, Lake Austin, Lake Travis, and Hill Country. To learn more about Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals, please call us at 512-501-3580 (or check availability online).
