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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

First boat built in 1945

Boat 1945

Since 1945 glass-bottom boats have given people of all ages an "in-depth" look at the timeless beauty of the San Marcos River.  As the boats glide across the cyrstal clear water of Spring Lake, visitors see why ancient peoples revered this place.  Thousands of springs bubble up from the Edwards Aquifer creating the unique ecosystem of the San Marcos Springs where 8 species of been listed as endangered or threatened some that live here and no where else.

Spring Lake also has the one of the highest densities of turtles ever studied and is a major fly zone for migrating birds.

Whether a photographer or scientist, Spring Lake is a place of beauty and wonder, this magic place has something for everyone to enjoy.

 

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.

Directions & Map

Bug picking is a favorite of groups.

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.

Discovery Hall & Aquarium Exhibit

Cylindrical tank

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 3 smaller 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.
 

Other Activities to enjoy when you visit include:

Glass-bottom Kayak tours

Educational Tours

Wetlands Boardwalk

Spring Lake Natural Area

Spring Lake-A Texas Original

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Glass Bottom Boat Tour Ticket Prices:

 

Adults/$9 

Seniors/$7.50 

Children 4-15/$6

3 and under/Free

General Admission is Free

To speak to someone during regular park hours (10AM-5PM), call

our Ticket Booth at 512-245-7570

 (Directions & Map) 

Open Daily

 

9:30AM-5:00PM 

Glass-bottom boat tours run as needed:
 
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
 
Tours last for 30 minutes.
 
Last boat departs at 4:30 PM. 
Boat # 1

Boat 1945