What could be more thrilling than exploring a cave 180 ft. below the earth's surface? Or waking up with the sea lions at SeaWorld San Antonio? What about meeting real live cowboys and sharing a chuck wagon dinner at an 86-acre working ranch? These are special adventures your child will be talking about for years to come.
Enchanted Springs Ranch
Wagon rides, pony rides and a puppet show are all part of the entertainment Wednesday through Sunday at the 86-acre working ranch in a gorgeous Hill Country setting northwest of San Antonio. Every Wednesday and Friday, a chuck wagon dinner and wild west show bring the cowboy days back to life! Get details
San Antonio Zoo
The city's zoo dates to the 1800s, when a collection of animals was assembled in San Pedro Park. Today, the San Antonio Zoo is America's third largest and a center of research, education and conservation. Among the zoo's planned activities: Visit with zoo keepers, listen to fun demonstrations, take an evening tour after the zoo closes, or enroll in a summer camp. Get details
Natural Bridge Caverns
At 180 feet below the surface, the largest cavern in Texas showcases stunning geologic formations in underground rooms and passageways. Six types of tours range from easy strolls to four-hour adventures that involve strenous climbing and rappeling. Get details
Sea World San Antonio
Day camps, resident camps and sleepovers at the world's largest marine park introduce children of all ages to the world of the sea and exotic creatures like sea lions and penguins. They learn about marine life through age-appropriate adventures under the guidance of experienced and enthusiastic camp counselors. Get details
Downtown All Around Playground and HemisFair Park
What do kids call a 15-acre play area with a huge wooden playscape, swings, slides, sand, water gardens, a castle and a space tunnel? Paradise. What do parents call a place that kids love and there’s no admission fee? Perfect. Get details
Rockin ‘R’ River Rides
If your kids are happier on water than on land, lazily floating down the cool Guadalupe or Comal River in an inner tube or raft may just be the highlight of their summer. Trips are available for ages 3 and up. Get details
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