Wonder World Park - Things to See & Do | San Marcos, Texas

Wonder World Park | San Marcos, Texas

Wonder Cave

Ever explore an earthquake from deep inside the earth?

Let us lead you into the Balcones Fault Line Cave; the only real earthquake cave open for viewing and an eye opener to Mother Nature’s devastating raw forces.

Visitors stand between the Edwards plateau and the Gulf Coastal Plains viewing a phenomenon of detachment where the earth’s surface was shaped around 30 million years ago. The earth’s forces have stood still all this time far below the ground, and today the earthquakes aftermath of destruction is very rigid.

The tour is lead by our guides trained to reveal stories of past geological eras of the Earth’s history. Fossilized prehistoric life encased in the many strata formations and huge boulders suspended mid-air are just part of the spectacular and rare sites the cave offers.

Wonder Cave is uniquely different from other show caves and is both fun and educational for all ages. Established in 1903, we are the first commercial Show Cave to open for public viewing in Texas.

Wonder World Park Cave and Attractions can be enjoyed 393 days a year without being affected by weather conditions.

Wonder World Park | San Marcos, Texas

Mystery Mountain & Wildlife Park

Catch the Express Train bound for the Texas Wildlife Petting Park and Mystery Mountain!

Splash through the cascading waterfall of Mystery Mountain on your way into the Texas Wildlife Petting
Park.  The winding path will bring you to meet the many friendly deer and other critters that wait for the trains.

Riding the train through our Wonder World’s Petting Park is a unique and fun way to enjoy feeding, petting and interacting with the many wildlife inhabitants.  This is a great experience for all ages and one of the many family-friendly attractions offered at
Wonder World Park.

Both deer feed and human refreshments are available for purchase at the Train Station prior to departure.

Tejas Observation Tower

Exit Wonder World Cave by our “Stratavator”, from the bottom of the cave.  The shaft was created for the exiting of the cave and for the viewing of the many geological strata formations.  Travel 180 feet upwards into the Observation Tower in the Sky to see spectacular views of the dramatic shifting during the Earthquake and the formation of the Balcones Fault Line Cave.  Look over the escarpment’s breaking-off points that reveal the location of the fault line below.  See the Hill Country’s uplift and the Gulf Coastal Plains dividing points that are the major distinguishing geological landmarks of Texas. A Texas historical plaque is located at the park, and since 1903 generations have visited “Wonder Cave” one of Texas’ oldest and most visited caves.

Anti-Gravity House

Just for the fun of it, play in the topsy-turvy world of our Anti-Gravity House where things that go up do not always come down and water runs uphill!

Gift Shop

The Wonder World Store offers a wide array of creative gifts and toys designed to capture the experience of your visit to Wonder World Park. Stop by and check out our selection of Texas souvenirs, rocks, imaginative toys, and other 10,001 unique gifts from around the world

Wonder World Café

Our indoor/outdoor café offers beverages, sandwiches, and other snacks.
Wonder World Park offers free parking and free picnic grounds for you to enjoy during your visit.