If you’re looking for a little excitement during your trip, there are a number of rides ranging from thrilling to gentle that should offer exactly what you’re looking for. Reaching a drop height of 150 feet and speeds of 65 miles per hour, one coaster is the perfect way to add a shot of adrenaline to your trip. The hybrid flume ride/roller coaster is another exciting way to keep cool. For those visiting with younger children, there are features pint-sized rides and interactive play areas. At this San Antonio favorite, fun in the water isn’t just for the animals. The adjacent water park offers some great ways to cool off, including lazy rivers, swimming pools and slides. While it may seem like a gentle lazy river ride, visitors will soon find themselves surrounded by stingrays and fish in an underground grotto in this one-of-a-kind experience.It’s a given that anyone visiting this Texas classic should make a point to see its famous killer whale show, but there are also plenty of other trained animals and talented performers to see during your trip.
Make sure not to miss a theatrical performance by the park’s comedic sea lions in addition to a performance of synchronized acrobats, dolphins and beluga whales. Outside of SeaWorld San Antonio’s notable performances, there are a number of other chances to see and even interact with your favorite sea creatures up close. Special exhibits throughout the park provide great views of dolphins, penguins and sharks in a simulation of each animal’s natural habitat. Best of all, staying in a hotel near SeaWorld San Antonio makes it easy to access everything there is to see and do in this underrated Texas city. Be sure to consult our list of Choice Hotels in San Antonio for top attractions and a list of things to do. Staying with Choice Hotels in San Antonio gives you unparalleled access to the park and everything else the city has to offer. With comfortable rooms at affordable rates and everything you’ll need to enjoy your day at the park, there’s no better way to visit this world-class attraction.