Let’s look at some of the top best things to do in San Antonio, TX with kids. Are you planning to visit the Alamo city or are you already local to the city?
Either way, this article will look at some of those cool activities that you can engage in with your children.
San Antonio is the second largest city in the state of Texas and for a city of its size, it is expected to be home to a lot of attractions and kid friendly activities, and I must say, it does not disappoint.
Below Are Some Of The Best Things To Do In San Antonio, TX With Kids
Visit The San Antonio Zoo
| Ticket Prices (Standard) | Adults (12+ Yrs) $31.99 Kids(3-11Yrs) $27.99 Kids (Under 3) Free There are other ticket options, check here. |
| Hours | All Week 9AM – 5PM or 7PM or 4PM (closing time varies) |
| Location | 3903 N St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78212 |
This zoo has been in existence since 1914 and it is situated in the popular Brackenridge Park.
It has a yearly visitor count of around a million people and its resident animal species surpasses 750.
Zoos are always a big hit with kids and this zoo is no different. Some of the attractions and experiences in this zoo includes but are not limited to interactive tours with the Aldabra Tortoise, Rhinos, Giraffe feeding, Butterfly rainforest, mingle with Flamingos and the newly opened 4d theatre.
They also have regular events organized with different themes, regularly going on in the zoo.
Question: How long does it take to walk through San Antonio Zoo?
Answer: It varies on pace and how much time you decide to spend at each animal viewing spot. At a minimum, we expect that it will take you about 2 hrs. to make all the stops but you should really budget around 4 hours, to view and enjoy your time looking at or interacting with these beautiful creatures.
Question: Does the zoo have free parking?
Answer: Yes, the zoo has free parking.
SeaWorld and Aquatica San Antonio
Another top thing to do in San Antonio with kids is to spend the day in SeaWorld and/or Aquatica.
Both are part of the same very large complex; you can purchase a ticket to just go to SeaWorld or Aquatica or dual ticket/pass for the two of them.
Some of the rides and attractions at SeaWorld include but are not limited to “Texas Stingray”, “Steel Eel”, “Great White”, “Tidal Surge”, “Sea Swinger”, “Riptide Rescue” and “Rio Loco”.
On the animal encounter front, there is much fun to be had too.
Visitors will get the opportunity to interact with, feed and/or touch lovely and magnificent sea creatures such as the bottlenose dolphins, beluga whales, California sea lions and stingrays.
There is also the opportunity to play and interact with penguins in a chilly environment that contains about a hundred of them.
Really, there is so much to do in SeaWorld.
Aquatica is equally very fun to visit, from the various water slides to the splash zones and lazy river, you will certainly have a lot of thrilling and heart thumping activities to engage in.
While at the Aquatica, enjoying the zips and zags, the twists and turns of the slides, ensure that you catch a ride at the “Stingray Falls”.
This one of its kind in the world will take you down to an underwater cavern, where you will see tropical fish and stingrays staring at you.
They also have a variety of food and drink spots, which are mostly open all day and will give you the energy to continue your exploration and adventures.
Question: Can I leave the park and return the same day with a single day ticket?
Answer: Yes, you can but make sure to present your ticket and ID at the main entrance.
Question: How much does the ticket cost?
Answer: There are many ticket and pass options, with deals and discounts always going on. It is best to check their websites for the most up-to-date ticket price. Check SeaWorld or Aquatica Here
K1 Speed – Indoor Go Karts
| Ticket Price | Speed Pass $64.95 1 Race $25.95 2 Races $46.95 3 Races $59.95 |
| Hours | Mon-Thurs 12pm-10pm Friday 2pm-12am Saturday 10am-12am Sunday 10am-10pm |
| Location | 6955 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78238 |
Children by their nature love cars and like to simulate driving with any wheel-like object that they come in contact with.
Therefore, if you are visiting San Antonio with your kids, you should definitely take them to K1 Speed – Indoor Go Karts to have fun, karting.
There is a minimum height for participation, which is 48”. The junior karts can go as fast as 20MPH and if you have children that are taller than 58”, then they may qualify to ride the adult karts which are powered by 20HP motors and can go as fast as 45MPH.
Six Flags Fiesta Park
The Six Flags Fiesta Park is like a children’s magnet in San Antonio and there are numerous good reasons for that.
They have a lot of coasters and water slides, which are all designed to give all who come an excellent time.
Their water park has slides such as the “Bahama Blaster”, which is the 1st of its kind in Texas that features trap-door-style launching capsules and intense tubes that provide an adrenaline rush like no other.
It can get to a top speed of 40MPH and has an elevation of 60ft.
An intriguing part of this very slide is that you never know what the exact time of the launch will be, this eager anticipation is one of the reasons why it is a top attraction at the park.
Brackenridge Park – Another Top Thing To Do In San Antonio With Kids
The Brackenridge Park is super popular in San Antonio, Texas. It is a public park with a land mass of 343 acres and it is in Northern San Antonio.
When I said that this park is super popular here, I was not joking, it is almost as though it is part and parcel of the cultural life of San Antonio.
The San Antonio Zoo is located on the park’s grounds as well as the Witte Museum, Sunken Theatre Garden, Trails, Softball field, Picnic Areas and Grills, and much more.
There are miniature trains that run through the park daily and the tickets costs about $5.
Explore The River Walk With Your Kids
You can hardly visit San Antonio without going to the Riverwalk.
In fact, another top best thing to do in San Antonio with kids is to explore the Riverwalk.
There is so much do at the Riverwalk, it has so many good commercial outlets lining its bank and walkways.
Another thing you can do is to watch parades from the side of the river or go on cruises in the river with GO RIO.
Summary of Things To Do With Kids In San Antonio
