Aquarena Nature Ctr

Aquarena Nature Center was founded in 2007, and is located at 921 Aquarena Springs Dr in San Marcos. Additional information is available at www.txstate.edu or by contacting Deborah Lane at (512) 245-7570.

While admission to the center is free, the glass-bottom boat trips cost a small fee. Tickets are available at the box office and run $7 for adults, $5 for children (ages 4-15) and seniors are $6. They operate from 10am to 5pm, daily.

The beautifully maintained facility is also available for private parties, weddings and other events.

In Short
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