Conservation
Animal Rehabilitation
The goal of the Texas State Aquarium's Wildlife Rehabilitation Program is to rehabilitate and, whenever possible, return the animals to their natural environment. The Aquarium's Wildlife Rehabilitation Program is federally permitted and operates under rigorous standards established by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
The Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rehabilitation Program is able to care for:
Unfortunately, the Aquarium does not have the resources to pick up injured or sick shorebirds or raptors. The public must contact the Bird Department at (361) 881-1219 during operating hours before bringing a bird to the Aquarium. We regret that we are unable to admit other types of birds.
Other animal care and rescue resources:
Each year, thousands of protected, threatened, or endangered species along the Texas coast become ill or injured. Some have been impaired by predators, diseases, or other natural causes. Most are brought to our facility with problems caused directly or indirectly by humans. This includes entanglement in fishing line, nets, or lures, and even illegal harassment and shootings.
Pending the condition of the shorebird or raptor when it is brought in, Aquarium staff stabilizes the animal, evaluates its condition, and provides comprehensive medical treatment. Services range from simply providing a safe, temporary refuge for an exhausted migratory shorebird to acute medical care.
Some shorebirds or raptors rehabilitated through our program come in with severe injuries resulting in permanent disabilities and are therefore non-releasable. These disabilities prevent them from being able to feed themselves or escape from predators. In these cases, the animals either become part of our family or we find a suitable home for them. Many of these birds have found a home in our exhibits or are presented in programs to educate Aquarium guests about the dangers these animals face and what each one of us can do to help.
If you would like to make a donation to the Texas State Aquarium Rehabilitation Program, please go to the support page on our website, email development@txstateaq.org or call 361.881.1324 for information.
The goal of the Texas State Aquarium's Wildlife Rehabilitation Program is to rehabilitate and, whenever possible, return the animals to their natural environment. The Aquarium's Wildlife Rehabilitation Program is federally permitted and operates under rigorous standards established by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
The Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rehabilitation Program is able to care for:
| Shorebirds | Raptors(Birds of Prey) | |
| terns | hawks | |
| pelicans | falcons | |
| egrets | owls | |
| plovers | eagles | |
| spoonbills | ||
| stilts | ||
| skimmers | ||
| oystercatchers | ||
| gulls | ||
| sandpipers |
Unfortunately, the Aquarium does not have the resources to pick up injured or sick shorebirds or raptors. The public must contact the Bird Department at (361) 881-1219 during operating hours before bringing a bird to the Aquarium. We regret that we are unable to admit other types of birds.
Other animal care and rescue resources:
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Each year, thousands of protected, threatened, or endangered species along the Texas coast become ill or injured. Some have been impaired by predators, diseases, or other natural causes. Most are brought to our facility with problems caused directly or indirectly by humans. This includes entanglement in fishing line, nets, or lures, and even illegal harassment and shootings.
Pending the condition of the shorebird or raptor when it is brought in, Aquarium staff stabilizes the animal, evaluates its condition, and provides comprehensive medical treatment. Services range from simply providing a safe, temporary refuge for an exhausted migratory shorebird to acute medical care.
Some shorebirds or raptors rehabilitated through our program come in with severe injuries resulting in permanent disabilities and are therefore non-releasable. These disabilities prevent them from being able to feed themselves or escape from predators. In these cases, the animals either become part of our family or we find a suitable home for them. Many of these birds have found a home in our exhibits or are presented in programs to educate Aquarium guests about the dangers these animals face and what each one of us can do to help.
If you would like to make a donation to the Texas State Aquarium Rehabilitation Program, please go to the support page on our website, email development@txstateaq.org or call 361.881.1324 for information.