Aquatica - Opens May 19

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What is Aquatica?

Check out the new Aquatica San Antonio mini-site!

The South Seas meets South Texas at Aquatica, a whimsical, one-of-a-kind waterpark only SeaWorld could create. Aquatica blends up-close animal experiences, waters from serene to extreme, high-speed thrills and white, sandy beaches.

Inspiration

The look and feel of Aquatica is inspired by the vivid color, stunning flora and the carefree personality of the South Sea Islands.

Crystal-blue rivers wind through hidden grottos. Refreshing waterfalls and rich greenery surround stunning sand beaches.

The park icons - whimsical animal patterns inspired by the Maori culture of New Zealand - adorn carved totem poles and colorful structures.

Water

Aquatica features three terraced pools, a giant wave pool, meandering rivers and racing rides – including a one-of-a-kind family raft ride that goes underwater through a reef filled with stingrays and tropical fish and another ride that sends family rafts up a zero-gravity wall where riders experience weightlessness.

Beach

More than 42,000 square feet of white, sandy beaches cover the park.

Flora

Vibrant flora represents exotic beach destinations from all over the world. Several species of tropical plants, such as palms, bamboo and banana trees, create serene gardens throughout the park.

Fauna

The park’s signature animal - the majestic stingray - will be represented in a few different species, including cownose and spotted eagle rays. Macaws and Spoonbill birds and a multitude of colorful fish add to the park’s playful, high-energy atmosphere. Guests zoom and float through these amazing animal habitats, creating the most thrilling waterpark rides in the world. Visitors also will encounter unusual birds and animals in walk-around interaction opportunities. Goodwill ambassadors of the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, these animals inspire guests to learn more about the environment and conservation.

Guest Comfort

Aquatica’s expansive sand beaches, refreshing lagoons, personal cabanas and beachside service will set a new benchmark for guest comfort at waterparks.

The park is designed for ease of access with all the luxury and amenities of a beachside resort.

Attractions

Aquatica San Antonio features thrilling water slides, rivers, lagoons, and more than 42,000 square feet of beach area. Designed in a way that could only be done by SeaWorld, these unique attractions will zoom, float and splash guests through amazing animal habitats and undersea adventures.

Ray Connection

Guests make memorable, powerful connections with wildlife at this interaction program. Wade in the water with the majestic stingray as you touch, feed and learn more about these magnificent animals.

Ke-Re Reef

This tropical reef offers guests a chance to see and feed several species of stingrays. Despite the name stingray, these animals are as harmless as they are mesmerizing.

Walkabout Waters

This 3-story, interactive, outdoor funhouse provides countless ways to get wet and stay cool. Navigating geysers, sprays, giant dumping buckets and spouts provides plenty of play for both the young and the young-at-heart.

Cutback Cove

Adjacent to the wave pool, this 3,360-square-foot big kids’ tropical activity pool features a corkscrew water slide, inviting waterfalls and plenty of poolside lounge chairs for sunbathers.

Whanau Waters

Surrounded by white, sandy beaches, these inviting pools are the perfect spot to relax. Guests can unwind with shallow water swimming, in-water seating, and cool waterfalls.

Slippity Dippity

A separate pool for families with toddlers gives guests plenty of choices for taking a dip. Kids enjoy several small slides and water play elements. Nearby hammocks are the perfect place for shade and serenity.

Kata's Kookaburra Cove

Little ones can splash safely in this 3,000-square-foot area where whimsical sea creatures are welcoming play elements for tiny tots to enjoy.

Other Amenities

  • Private cabana rentals
  • Rental storage lockers
  • Showers
  • Beach loungers
  • Casual dining, markets and shopping
  • Changing Rooms
  • Complimentary tubes
  • Complimentary life vests

Rides

Stingray Falls

The park’s signature attraction takes four-seat rafts down twists and turns to an underwater grotto, where you come face-to-fin with stingrays and tropical fish. It’s the only ride of its kind in the world.

Walhalla Wave

A first of its kind in North America, this family raft ride sends guests soaring through watery waves to the top of a zero-gravity wall, giving riders the sense of weightlessness.

HooRoo Run

One of the park's most exhilarating rides, guests choose single or double tubes for their decent down a 48-foot tall ride, which features open and closed slides, water curtains, and lots of twists, turns, and drops.

Tassie's Twisters

Guests ride using double or single tubes and select one of two different slides, both of which send riders spinning inside of a large bowl before their twisting, turning descent.

Kiwi Curl

Thrill-seeking guests experience speed and high wall turns down one of two body slides, each more than 450 feet long.

Woohoo Falls

Guests ride single tubes down one of two distinct, heart-pounding slides. For the adventurous rider, one of the tubes is pitch dark.

Loggerhead Lane

Hop in a tube, swim, walk or float and enjoy a relaxing time along a winding, 1,200-foot-long water route enhanced by tunnel jets, foam shooters and misters.

Big Surf Shores

The avid body surfer can kick it up at this huge wave pool where guests splash in over 400,000 gallons of water with swells of up to 5 feet.

Admission

SeaWorld Single Day Admission

$59.99 Adult/$49.99 Child (3-9)* - Enjoy the shows, rides, and animal exhibits at SeaWorld for one day. Does not include admission to Aquatica, which is an additional $20.

SeaWorld/Aquatica 2 Day Ticket

$79.99 Adult/$69.99 Child (3-9)* - There's more to see at SeaWorld and Aquatica than you can fit in one day. So, we're giving you a second day FREE for the price of one! Not available until Aquatica opens in May.

SeaWorld/Aquatica 2012 Fun Card

$89.99 Adult/$79.99 Child (3-9)* - Get your SeaWorld/Aquatica 2012 Fun Card, and you'll get admission to SeaWorld for the entire 2012 season! When Aquatica opens in May, you'll get unlimited admission to both parks all season long. Does not include parking or in-park discounts.

SeaWorld/Aquatica 1 Year Pass

$129.99 Ages 3 & Up* - This 1 Year Pass includes unlimited admission to SeaWorld and Aquatica for one full year! You also receive free general parking, in-park discounts, and discounted admission tickets for friends. Be one of the first to get this brand new pass!

SeaWorld Platinum Pass

$269.99 Ages 3 & Up* - The Platinum Pass includes admission to all SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment parks, excluding Discovery Cove. You'll get free admission to SeaWorld, Aquatica, Busch Gardens, Sesame Place, Adventure Island, and Water Country USA. Plus, you'll receive free Shamu's Preferred Parking, in-park discounts, and discounts for friends.

Already have a pass?

If you already have a 1 Year or 2 Year Pass that will still be active during Aquatica's first season, you'll have the opportunity to upgrade your current pass to include Aquatica admission. Visit Guest Services on your next visit to upgrade.

*Plus tax

FAQ

What is Aquatica?

It’s an aquatic park with up-close animal experiences, high-speed thrills and relaxing, sandy beaches.

Is Aquatica different from Lost Lagoon?

Simply put, yes. Lost Lagoon was a stereotypical waterpark. But Aquatica truly is a unique experience – a blend of exhilarating water rides and breathtaking animal experiences in a tropical oasis.

What will Aquatica be known for?

Two things: for having the amenities and beachfront resort and for its iconic stingray raft ride – which takes riders through an underwater grotto to see several species of stingrays and tropical fish.

Will there be new rides and features?

We’re adding new rides, pools and animal encounters. One family raft ride is the first of its kind in North America and the other the only raft ride of its kind in the world!

Can I buy a ticket to Aquatica without buying a SeaWorld ticket?

An Aquatica ticket can only be purchased as an upgrade to a SeaWorld ticket. SeaWorld admission will be required in order to purchase a ticket to Aquatica.

How much is a ticket or pass to Aquatica?

See the tab called "Admission" for complete Aquatica pricing details.

Is Aquatica in the same location as Lost Lagoon? Is it any bigger?

The new park will take over the land now occupied by Lost Lagoon, and it will be several acres larger.

Are some of the current rides staying?

Most of Aquatica will feature completely new experiences. We are keeping a few of our most popular slides, and we’re adding a couple new ones – both of which have never been created in North America.

When will the new park open?

Aquatica San Antonio will open May 19, 2012.