Discovery Point San Antonio

Discovery Point is the dedicated dolphin and marine mammal habitat area within SeaWorld San Antonio, located at the far west side of the park at 10500 SeaWorld Dr. It provides an intimate setting where guests can observe bottlenose dolphins in a naturalistic lagoon environment and, through upgrade experiences, interact with them directly.

Access to Discovery Point requires SeaWorld admission — it is not a standalone facility. The area operates Thursday through Sunday (closed Monday-Wednesday, reflecting SeaWorld's seasonal operating schedule).

For families visiting SeaWorld, Discovery Point is consistently one of the most memorable stops. Dolphin observation is included with general admission. The chance to touch or participate in a structured dolphin interaction — available as a paid upgrade — ranks among the most commonly cited family highlights in SeaWorld visitor accounts.

The setting itself is well-designed: an open-air lagoon where dolphins are visible from multiple vantage points, including some areas where they approach close to the edge. Even without the paid interaction experience, the proximity to live dolphins in an open habitat creates a genuinely different experience from an enclosed aquarium.

For families planning a SeaWorld visit, arriving at Discovery Point early in the day (at the 10:30AM opening) minimizes wait times for interaction experiences. The far west side location of SeaWorld from downtown San Antonio means factoring in a 20-25 minute drive.