Sea World San Antonio

About Sea World San Antonio

For decades, this 250 acre theme park has awed families with stunning attractions and other incredible features. When most people think of Texas, they envision cattle, sagebrush, and rattlesnakes, but in fact, dolphins, orcas, and penguins have become just as famous in the Lone Star State.

Must-See Attractions

With a park this large, it is necessary for guests to be aware of the different attractions and what they may want to see long before they enter the gates. Otherwise, they may waste precious time engrossed in park maps or wandering in circles rather than experiencing the thrilling rides, entertaining shows, intelligent animals, and crazy wet water park that make up this San Antonio park.

Rides

This Sea World park was the first to build true roller coasters, and today it boasts several amazing thrill rides to induce an adrenaline rush equal to any killer whale or massive shark encounter, including:

• The Great White: This inverted coaster is as powerful as the shark it is named for as it thrusts riders into a feeding frenzy of five inversions at speeds reaching 50 miles per hour.
• Steel Eel: Another stunning coaster, the Steel Eel has an undulating profile of classic hills as it crests at 65 miles per hour after a 150 foot initial drop.
• Texas Splashdown: Texans are known to be larger than life, and it is only fitting that the longest, tallest log flume in Texas be named in honor of its home state.
• Rio Loco: To cool off on a hot Texas day, park guests can challenge this crazy river for a wild white water rafting trip through unpredictable waterfalls.
• Shamu Express: Younger guests will delight in this family roller coaster with a Shamu theme, the perfect way to get close to the iconic killer whale without getting splashed.
• Journey to Atlantis: New in 2007, this high-tech water coaster is the first of its kind in the United States. At the crest of the 100 foot lift hill, the coaster cars will rotate more than 360 degrees, offering pristine views of the park before dipping – backwards – through a small trough. The cars then rotate again before plunging down the watery finale.

Shows

Guests who want a less intense experience will enjoy the incredible shows Sea World San Antonio has to offer. The signature orcas are the stars of the show Believe, while the bottlenose dolphins and beluga whales share the spotlight in the expressive show Viva! that also features stunning dives and a mystical waterfall backdrop. Other shows offer guests everything from cute comedy routines with sea lions and pets (many rescued from animal shelters) to daring water ski adventure stunts and the interactive Pirates 4-D sensory experience.

For the best experience at the park’s different shows, guests are urged to arrive early and to behave courteously to other visitors enjoying the entertainment.

Animal Encounters

Lorikeet

A highlight of any Sea World trip is interacting directly with the park’s amazing animals. Visitors can feed colorful lorikeets in the park’s aviary, touch and feed Atlantic bottlenose dolphins at Dolphin Cove, and meet the signature Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale horses. Sea lions and seals can also be fed, and guests can safely come face to face with a variety of sharks in a colorful coral reef exhibit. The Penguin Encounter is another popular attraction, where a moving walkway parades guests past more than 200 penguins in their own snowy sanctuary.

Lost Lagoon

The Lost Lagoon is a unique feature of this Sea World destination: a relaxing water park. Guests can enjoy the Castaway Cruisin’ lazy river – complete with islands and misters – or get into a surfing mood in the wave pool. Splash Attack is the interactive and wet funhouse with dozens of geysers, sprays, and fountains, and two kiddie areas offer tamer splash zones for younger guests. Several water slides are also key features of Lost Lagoon, where every visitor has the chance to be a sea creature themselves.

Visiting the Park

Sea World San Antonio is open year-round, with the exception of Lost Lagoon, which only operates from April through September. Hours vary, as do seasonal shows. Tickets are $51 for adults and $43 for children, but a variety of discount Sea World tickets are available, including military discounts, group rates, and 10 percent off when electronic tickets are purchased and printed at home.

Contact Information

For more information about the park, interested guests can visit the official website, 4Adventure.com, call toll free to 1-800-700-7786, or write:

Sea World
10500 Sea World Drive
San Antonio, TX 78251

Sea World San Antonio is a great getaway both for local residents and anyone visiting the Lone Star State – with everything from classic boardwalk games and amusements to high-tech thrill rides to animal encounters to innovative entertainment, this park truly has something for everyone.