Photographer: Kevin Stillman

Discover the mysterious underwater world of the Texas State Aquarium. Step into the rainforests of South America in Amazon, the exhibit that allows visitors to see and learn about the amazing animals that call this part of the world home. Come face-to-fin with a sand tiger shark or a barracuda in the Islands of Steel. Get your hands wet at the Star Pool where you can touch horseshoe crabs and a variety of other creatures, or touch bamboo sharks and stingrays at Stingray Flats another one of the touch pools.

In Dolphin Bay! visitors can view these incredible mammals from above and below the water line. In the underwater Atlantis room come nose-to-nose with these marvelous creatures. Or, observe the dolphins' natural behaviors outside in a beautifully shaded area during daily interactive programs. New "Trainer for a Day" program allows participants to feed and attend private dolphin training sessions. Reservations required for this program. Call 361/881-1307 for more program information.

Use Surfside Exit from U.S. 181. Admission fee.