Aquarium Activities

There is always something going on at the Texas State Aquarium! From Adopt-A-Beach to World Ocean Day, and from Beach Ball to SeaCamp, the Texas State Aquarium is always buzzing with activity!

Special Aquarium Events
Children’s Programs
Sensational Seafood
Volunteer News

Special Aquarium Events
April 22, 2008 Party for the Planet!
It’s a Party for the Planet! Join our party on April 22 with games, activities, and free stuff all day long. We’ll donate $1.00 of EVERY admission to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Conservation Endowment Fund to help save the planet. So come by the Aquarium on April 22. Play games, do fun activities, and take home great prizes—email mermaid@txstateaq.org for more information. See you at the party!
April 26, 2008 Texas General Land Office Adopt-a-Beach Clean Up
Help get our beaches sparkling for summer and join us for the Spring 2008 Texas General Land Office Adopt-a-Beach Clean-up! The Texas State Aquarium invites everyone to come out and clean Corpus Christi Beach. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and we will clean the beach from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. After the cleanup, have pizza and a goody bag provided by the Texas State Aquarium and the Texas General Land Office as a token of appreciation for helping keep our beaches clear of debris. For more information, please call (361) 881-1321.

SeaSchoolers
May 3, 2008 Turtle Tots
Sea turtles are in the spotlight at this month’s program. SeaSchoolers will meet some of the Aquarium’s turtle residents, hear a turtle story, and make a turtle snack. A visit to the new Tortuga Cay is included.
 
Information:
 Ages 4-6.
Reservations and pre-payment are required. Programs limited to 10 children.
Call (361) 881-1341
Time:
 9:30-10:30am
Place:
 Family Learning Center at TSA
Fee:
 Member children, $10
Parent or guardian, Free
Non-member children, $15
Non-member adult or guardian, $14.95
 

SeaSide Saturday
May 10, 2008 Sargasso Sea Adventure
Where in the world is the Sargasso Sea? Why is this place so important? Do you ever wonder where all that seaweed on our beaches comes from? Learn about the different animals, hear a story, and create an ocean project.
 
Information:
 Ages 7 - 9
Reservations and pre-payment are required. Programs limited to 10 children.
Call (361) 653-2620
Time:
 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Place:
 TSA SeaLab, 4230 Rincon Road
Fee:
 Member children, $12
Parent or guardian, Free
Non-member children, $17
Non-member adult or guardian, $14.95
 

Sensational Seafood
May 13 Luby’s Cafeteria Joe Ruan
 
Information:
 Reservations are required.
Call (361) 881-1341 or email mem_asst@txstateaq.org.
Looking for new ways to cook all the wonderful bounty of the Gulf of Mexico? Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for a cooking class designed to teach you how to select and prepare fresh Gulf of Mexico seafood. Some of the finest chefs in South Texas will be here to share their secrets. Adults only, please.
Time:
 7:00-9:00pm
Place:
 TSA Lobby
Fee:
 Member , $14
Non-member, $18

Volunteer News
April 12, 2008 Volunteer Orientation
 
Information:
 Be a part of the excitement at the Texas State Aquarium! There are opportunities in several departments; select the one (or two!) that fits your interest and skills. After reviewing general information and forms, you will meet with an area supervisor and receive a short tour of their area. Please call (361) 881-1256 to reserve a spot for orientation. We look forward to seeing you!
Time:
 9:00-11:00 am
Place:
 TSA Lobby