Open since 2013, the Austin Aquarium invites kids and their families to marvel at jellyfish, touch sting rays, and hand-feed sharks without having to leave the city. The aquarium is fairly small, but in addition to a diverse collection of fish, it boasts a rain forest habitat home to reptiles and lemurs as well as an aviary full of parakeets and lorikeets. Visitors are free to interact with the birds in the aviary, and for an additional fee, they can feed an octopus, play with a lemur or a kinkajou, and hold a friendly sloth.
Austin Aquarium, 13530 US-183 #101, Austin, TX 78750, Phone: 512-222-5586
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- 1. Plan & Book:
- Visit the website and book directly, or call ahead to confirm hours.
- Find your stay: If needed, search for Hotel Deals nearby. Read reviews and book directly with the hotel, requesting any special amenities (romantic, kid-friendly, pet-friendly).
- Book your flight: If flying, compare flights and book directly with the airline. Add your frequent flier number and reserve your seat.
- Plan your trip:
- Estimate your driving time: Use Google Maps (click the blue 'Directions' arrow in the search box).
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