Spring Break is just around the corner and what better way to spend it than at SeaWorld San Antonio and Aquatica! Both parks are opening daily from March 3 to March 19, 2023, and guests can enjoy a range of thrilling rides, exciting water attractions, and up-close animal interactions.
SeaWorld San Antonio is Texas’ biggest and best theme park, offering longer hours on select days for guests to enjoy the full spring break experience. Thrill-seekers can ride Tidal Surge, the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind, or the Steel Eel, WaveBreaker: The Rescue Coaster, The Great White, and Texas Stingray, the tallest, fastest, and longest wooden roller coaster in the state. Meanwhile, animal lovers can learn about marine life and come face-to-face with dolphins, beluga whales, orcas, sharks, penguins, and more in the park’s animal interaction programs, habitats, and educational presentations.
On the other hand, Aquatica San Antonio is a tropical, resort-style waterpark that offers a range of water rides and opportunities for incredible animal encounters. Guests can relax in the sun in one of the park’s fantastic pools or cabanas, or take a ride on Stingray Falls, where they can come face-to-fin with stingrays and tropical fish. Those who want to dive even deeper into these fascinating animals can participate in the Stingray Encounter, where they can learn all about these cousins of the shark.
For a limited time, guests can buy a SeaWorld Annual Pass and get Aquatica for free! Pass members can enjoy unlimited visits to both parks and participate in the exciting Passport to Thrills program, which rewards them for each visit to the park between now and summer. This exclusive program even gives Pass Members a VIP invitation to the grand opening of Catapult Falls, the world’s first launched flume coaster with the world’s steepest flume drop.
Without further ado, here’s a list of the top 10 animals you can see at SeaWorld San Antonio:
- Orcas: See the largest predator in the ocean perform incredible tricks and learn about their unique behavior and communication.
- Belugas: Observe these majestic creatures as they swim gracefully and vocalize with each other in their habitat.
- Pacific White Sided Dolphins: Watch these playful dolphins soar through the air, performing acrobatics and bonding with their trainers.
- Sea Lions: Laugh along with these adorable and humorous animals as they perform comedic skits and interact with guests.
- Otters: Admire these cute and curious creatures as they play and swim in their habitat, showcasing their amazing agility and intelligence.
- Sharks: Learn about the important role these misunderstood animals play in the ocean’s ecosystem and witness their power up close.
- Sting Rays: Touch and interact with these gentle creatures as they glide through their habitat, learning about their unique anatomy and behavior.
- Penguins: Observe these tuxedo-clad birds as they swim and waddle through their habitat, showcasing their playful and social behavior.
- Flamingos: Admire the beauty of these majestic birds as they stand on one leg and preen their feathers, showcasing their unique behavior and adaptation.
- Sea Turtles: Learn about the importance of these ancient creatures and their role in the ocean’s ecosystem, as well as their journey from hatchling to adult.
SeaWorld is a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry, and veterinary care, and has rescued and rehabilitated over 40,000 animals in need. So, come visit SeaWorld San Antonio and Aquatica this spring break and have a splash of a time!
