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San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 245-7570

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Aquarena Center

Glass Bottom Boat Tours:

 

Open Daily

9:30AM-5:00PM

Glass-bottom boat tours run continuosly:

From 10:00AM - 5:00PM (last boat departs at 4:30)

Tours last for 30 minutes

 


Ticket Prices:

 

Adults/$9

Seniors(60+)/$7.50

Children 4-15/$6

3 and Under Free

General Admission is Free

To speak to someone during regular park hours call our Ticket Booth at 512-245-7570.

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Other Activities include:

Glass-bottom Kayak tours

Educational Tours

Wetlands Boardwalk

Spring Lake Natural Area

First boat built in 1945

 Boat 1945

Since 1945, these historic glass-bottom boats have given people of all ages an in-depth look at the natural beauty of Spring Lake, where thousands of springs bubble up from the Edwards Aquifer. These springs are the key to a unique ecosystem which is home to eight endemic speces listed by US Fish & Wildlife and Texas Parks & Wildlife as threatened or endangered.

Spring Lake is home to one of the most dense turtle population's ever studied in the United States. The water's constant temperature ensures that there is turtle activity to be seen during any season.

Spring Lake is also a major fly zone for migrating birds.  Whether a photographer, scientist or vacationer there is something for everyone to learn about and enjoy.

 

Bug picking 

Educational Tours

Field Trips and

Private Group Tours

specializing in interpreter led programs.

 

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Groups of 15 or more eligible for discount.

Book Tours Online or call 512-245-7540 to reserve a date.

We can customize tours for all levels and learning goals.

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5,000 Gallon Spring Lake Tank

New Discovery Hall and Aquarium Exhibit

Discover our new exhibit on the first floor of Spring Lake Hall (formerly the Texas Rivers Center). Visitors will discover a 5,000 gallon aquarium with native species found in Spring lake along with endangered species aquariums housing a rare Texas Blind Salamander, San Marcos Salamanders and Fountain Darters.  A turtle tank with 5 species of turtles, interactive video displays and a 6 screen video wall complete this exciting new exhibit.

Spring Lake-A Texas Original

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