Enhance your group’s Aquarium visit with a hands-on, guided experience! Program availability is limited, so please submit your request at least 2 weeks prior to your preferred program date. Pricing varies depending on program selection, quantity of participants, and other factors; please complete our inquiry form for a customized quote.

Wildlife Rescue on the Road

The Texas State Aquarium rescues all types of animals, including dolphins, raptors and shorebirds, and sea turtles in need! Students will participate in a hands-on experience of how our team comes to the rescue, acting as rescuers, and learn which tools we use to save our local wildlife!

This is a 45-minute program, best suited for learners in 3rd grade and above, and each session can accommodate up to 30 participants.

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Let’s Talk Sharks

How do sharks survive the challenges of nature and those presented by humans? Students will investigate shark adaptations for swimming, sensing prey and escaping predators. They will also discover how scientists’ study and track sharks in the ocean, and what they can do to save our sharks!

This is a 45-minute program, best suited for learners in 3rd – 5th grade, and each session can accommodate up to 30 participants.

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Guided Tours

Interested in taking a closer look Behind-the-Scenes at aquarium operations or a guided-tour of our Port of Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue? These types of experiences may be available upon request! Please complete our inquiry form below for more information.

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Onsite Program Request

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Onsite FAQs

When can I book a program?

Program availability is limited, we recommend submitting requests at least 2 weeks prior to your preferred program date.

Are these programs only for school groups?

Not at all! We are happy to work with you to find a program that best suits your group’s needs and interests.

Including a live-animal ambassador is an option for some of our programs upon request, however a live-animal component is not guaranteed.

How many people can participate in one program?

Most programs are intended for a group size of 30. If you anticipate a larger group, please contact us to discuss the best options for your program.

Can I book a guided tour of the entire aquarium?

Most of our onsite programming will incorporate a guided visit to at least one of our exhibits, however at this time we do not offer a guided visit of the entire facility.

Are there any other options to enhance my visit to the aquarium?

You can also add an Aquaventure to your visit; much like a scavenger hunt, you’ll embark on a self-guided journey around the Aquarium, answering questions that will help you get to know our aquarium residents on a deeper level.

For Additional Information or Questions, Please Reach:

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