Your Trip to San Antonio: The Complete Guide SEE FULL GUIDE prev next Shopping in San Antonio Best Museums Best Parks Best Hikes Outdoor Activities Missions in San Antonio San Antonio River Walk Top Restaurants Foods to Try Best Breweries Must-Try Margaritas Nightlife in San Antonio Best Time to Visit Weather & Climate Public Transportation Airport Guide Neighborhoods to Check Out Top Hotels Day Trips 48 Hours Top Tours Top Things to Do Things to Do with Kids Your Trip to San Antonio: The Complete Guide close Overview United States Texas What to Do in San Antonio With Kids By Robert Macias Robert Macias Robert Macias is a freelance writer and editor based in Austin, Texas. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/04/19 TripSavvy / Vincent Mercer While there's plenty of grown-up entertainment along the River Walk, figuring out what to do in San Antonio with kids can be challenging. Here's a list of tried-and-true kids' attractions, plus a few offbeat options. 01 of 10 SeaWorld San Antonio Buddy Mays/Getty Images Kids will love the "One Ocean" show, in which killer whales leap and spin amid fountains as symphonic music plays in the background. The "Azul" show brings together dancing dolphins, chirping beluga whales and costumed humans. And there's plenty of other entertainment in addition to the marine life. At the lorikeet feeding station, kids can hand-feed colorful parrots -- and sometimes the birds will even land on the kids' heads. For non-animal-related fun, try the Steel Eel, a roller coaster that starts with a 15-story drop. 02 of 10 Morgan's Wonderland Colleen Pence/Flickr/cc 2.0 Morgan's Wonderland is a family fun park that's designed for kids with special needs, but just about any kid would enjoy this 25-acre complex. Many of the rides, including the Off-Road Adventure ride and the Wonderland Express train, can accommodate wheelchairs. The events center and gym can be used for volleyball, basketball, and even tennis. The Sensory Village is a safe indoor environment that provides stimulation through lights, color, and sound. It includes a pretend television station, where kids can see themselves on TV. 03 of 10 The Alamo TripSavvy / Vincent Mercer Many adults are actually surprised by how small the Alamo is, but for kids, the stories make it larger than life. Knowledgeable guides give brief presentations about the building and the battle that made it famous every 30 minutes. The historic building practically comes to life as you hear the tale of how a few brave Texans, including David Crockett and James Bowie, tried to defend the Alamo from the Mexican army. 04 of 10 Natural Bridge Caverns John Elk/Getty Images It's always a little cooler underground, making Natural Bridge Caverns an excellent destination for a hot summer day. Located 30 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio, the caves are full of sparkling walls, bizarre rock formations and massive chambers with ceilings covered in still-growing stalactites. Older kids may want to try the Adventure Tour, which winds through an undeveloped part of the cave. Continue to 5 of 10 below. 05 of 10 Six Flags Fiesta Texas Mark Bonica/Flickr/cc 2.0 Combining a traditional amusement park with a water park, Six Flags Fiesta Texas promises a full day of nonstop fun for the kiddos. The Gully Washer is the best of both worlds, providing a thrilling whitewater ride while cooling off the whole family. For pure thrills, it's hard to beat The Rattler, a classic wooden roller coaster with high-speed drops, dips, and turns. The wee ones will enjoy the "Bugs Bunny and Friends" show, where they can get a hug from one of their favorite characters. 06 of 10 San Antonio Zoo TripSavvy / Vincent Mercer Get the kids' attention immediately by taking them to see the okapi, a freaky animal that looks like a cross between a zebra and a giraffe. At the Lory Landing, you can feed these colorful, mid-size parrots by hand. Buy a cup of nectar, and the bird will sit on your hand as it sips the tasty beverage. In the Africa Live exhibit, kids can come face to face with a hippo through a thick glass window. For more unusual animals, head to the Amazonia exhibit, which features pointy-nosed giant anteaters. Spider monkeys swing through the trees overhead in the Amazonia area and entertain the crowd with their antics. 07 of 10 Magik Theater Lars Hammar/Flickr/cc 2.0 At San Antonio's Magik Theater, they turn popular kids' books into professionally produced stage plays. Parents will appreciate the fact that each show comes with a study guide. Kids will like it just because it's fun to see the characters from their favorite books come to life. Regularly performed plays include "Disney's Aladdin" and "Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly." 08 of 10 San Antonio Children's Museum Emmanuelle Bourgue/Flickr/cc 2.0 Every kid loves bubbles, but how about a bubble that's big enough to stand in? At the museum's Hill Country Bubble Ranch, your child can be completely enveloped in a head-to-toe bubble. It's a fun way to learn about the science behind bubbles. In PowerBall Hall, kids can become part of a life-sized pinball machine, using air jets, flippers and pulleys to move balls through a maze. Continue to 9 of 10 below. 09 of 10 Ripley's Believe It or Not! TripSavvy / Vincent Mercer Explore oddities from around the world and then head to the wax museum next door to be creeped out by lifelike recreations of historical figures and celebrities. Some kids may find portions of the Odditorium and the wax museum a little scary, but it's mostly good bizarre fun. 10 of 10 Malibu Grand Prix San Antonio TheMuuj/Flickr From go-karts to batting cages to video games, Malibu Grand Prix is great preventive medicine for the dreaded boredom disease. Aspiring golfers can try their hands at putt-putt, while more adventurous types can slam into each other in bumper boats. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit Share Pin Email