A Worlds of Discovery park, it features popular shows like "Believe,"
starring Shamu and companion killer whales. "The Cannery Row Caper" stars sea
lions Clyde and Seamore, and "Viva!" features beluga whales and Pacific
white-sided dolphins. The Lost Lagoon water park features "Sidewinders," a
multi-flume waterslide; a wave pool; water slides; a family raft ride; a
water-play area for kids; "Splash Attack," a three-story interactive fun house;
and "Castaway Cruisin'," a 3.5-acre floating attraction. Visitors also enjoy
"Journey to Atlantis," "Steel Eel" and "The Great White"—three of Texas'
favorite roller coasters.
Hammerhead sharks and tropical fish cruise the depths of Sharks/The Coral
Reef, while penguins frolic in the Penguin Encounter. Visit the world-renowned
Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale horses, feed and touch Atlantic bottlenose dolphins at
Dolphin Cove, and feed California sea lions and harbor seals at the Seal and Sea
Lion Community.
Open weekends and some weekdays in spring; daily during summer; weekends in
fall through Dec. 31. Admission and parking fees. Ray Ellison Drive and Westover
Hills Boulevard off Texas 151, 16 miles northwest of downtown. 800/700-7786. www.seaworld.com/sanantonio.
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
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