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2024 Austin Aquarium Coupons and Discounts + Free Tickets

shieldErin calendar_todayFeb 03, 2023 updateUpdated Jun 15, 2026 schedule5 min read verifiedFact-checked
2024 Austin Aquarium Coupons and Discounts + Free Tickets

At the Austin Aquarium, there are thousands of species and interactive exhibits.  Both children and adults can discover and interact with sharks, birds, fish, rays, and reptiles.  

Unfortunately, not everyone can enjoy this incredible experience.  Since the ticket prices may not be within some family’s budgets, I have found some ways to get Austin Aquarium Coupons, Discounts, and even Free Tickets.

How to Get 2024 Austin Aquarium Coupons, Discounts, and Free Tickets

Austin Aquarium Reviews

I have not been to the aquarium yet, but if it’s any indication of its popularity, I see quite a few of my friends like the Aquarium on Facebook.  Get more info and read reviews for the Austin Aquarium on Trip Advisor.

Also, I recommend searching for posts on social media.  To start, use the hashtag #austinaquarium and see pictures and reviews of the Austin Aquarium by your friends and other Austinites.

Austin Aquarium Reviews and Social Media Posts Twitter
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Information about the Austin Aquarium

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2024 Austin Aquarium Ticket Prices

For a day ticket to the aquarium, Monday through Thursday, the cost is $22.95 for adults and $17.95 for children.

Seniors and the military received a discount from Austin Aquarium. Their price is $20.95. The discount tickets for college students are $20.95.

Kids under two and under are free. 

Annual Pass At Austin Aquarium

An annual pass is $59.95. There are further discounts with more family members.

All annual passes come with the following benefits:

FREE Daily Admission to Austin Aquariums
2 FREE Admit-One Day Tickets With Each Membership
50% OFF Admission For Member Guests
10% OFF All Gift Shop Purchases
DISCOUNT SPECIALS on Events & More

To get an annual pass to the Austin Aquarium, a single pass for one person for one year is $59.95.

Is there free parking at the Austin Aquarium?

Yes, there is free parking at the aquarium.  Some people will be surprised that the Austin Aquarium is located in a strip mall in North Austin.

How to get free tickets for the aquarium

Free Austin Aquarium tickets for Foster Children

The owners of the Austin Aquarium believe in the family experience.  As foster parents and adoptive parents, they understand the struggle that foster families can face.  

Therefore, foster children get free admission to the aquarium.  In addition, all families, children, and employees of Austin Children’s Shelter and Children at Heart Ministries also get free tickets.

Free Tickets for Teachers at the Austin Aquarium

Educators with educator ID badges pay no admission. So yes, teachers get free aquarium tickets as long as they have their teacher ID.

Kids Two and under are free

Kids younger than three receive free admission to Austin Aquarium.

How to get coupons for the aquarium

Check the Austin Aquarium coupon page often.  Now there is a buy one get one free coupon for Tuesdays, but it excludes March, June, July, August, and December.

Support Your Favorite Sports Team For a Discount At Austin Aquarium

If you are a sports fan, then you can get a 20% off discount when you wear a sports team jersey or shirt on game day. To get this deal, you must wear one of the teams in the image below.

Austin Aquarium 20% off discount for sports fans

 

Get Discounts for Austin Aquarium

There are many ways to get deals for the aquarium.

Pogo Pass

First, check out the Austin Pogo Pass.  The Pogo Pass is a membership that provides you 12 months of FREE access to the best entertainment venues in San Antonio, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson, Austin, and Dallas. Use the Pogo

Pass coupon code CHACHING to get 50% off. This is a great way for people to enjoy FREE entertainment all year!  The Austin Pogo Pass includes one free ticket to the Austin Aquarium.  If you plan on visiting other entertainment venues in the Austin area, this is well worth the money.

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Austin Aquarium Groupon

Also, check out Groupon. There’s a page with a deal for 1 Adult, 1 Adult & Child, or 2 Adults & 2 Children or Birthday Party at the aquarium (Up to 50% Off), but the deal is not available now.  Therefore, bookmark the page and check back often.

  • $9 for 1 adult admission (up to $14.95 value)
  • $14 for 1 adult admission and 1 child admission (up to $24.90 value)
  • $25 for 2 adult admissions and 2 child admissions (up to $49.80 value)
  • $90 for a birthday party for up to 10 (up to $180 value)

To save some money, buy tickets for the aquarium online and visit the aquarium on a weekday (Monday – Thursday) to save $2 per ticket.

Austin Aquarium - weekday deal kids and adults

Also, seniors, military, and college students get discounts to the aquarium too. So, make sure to bring your ID.

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There you have it.  There are many ways to get an Austin Aquarium coupon, discounts, and even free tickets.

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