The Texas State Aquarium provides the media with interesting stories that involve conservation issues, community issues, education issues, rehabilitation issues, and general interest stories.

Press Releases

The Texas State Aquarium provides the media with interesting stories that involve conservation, community issues, education, wildlife rescue, and more.

A smiling woman in waders and a life vest carries a sea turtle through shallow water, while others and vehicles are seen in the background on the shore under a blue sky.
Press Releases

Press Packets

For media or journalists looking to cover stories about the Aquarium or Wildlife Rescue Program, please visit our Press Packet pages for information, press releases, photos, videos, and more.

A joyful family with two young children smiles and looks at each other in front of a large aquarium window, where two sharks swim in blue water behind them.
Aquarium Press Packet
A person wearing blue gloves holds a small sea turtle indoors, possibly in an animal rescue or rehabilitation center with concrete floors and pipes visible in the background.
Wildlife Rescue Packet

Media & Influencer Admission Applications

Active and working media, bloggers, and influencers have the opportunity to cover the TSA for traditional or social media. Requests must be submitted at least 72 hours in advance. Discounts and complimentary tickets are given on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. Any tickets or discounted tickets do not include parking fees.

Two people stand near a monitor displaying an aquarium scene with a shark. A large aquarium tank with a visible shark and a bright light are in the background, creating a silhouette effect on the people.
Media Admission Application
Two smiling young women take a selfie in front of a colorful mural that reads Texas State Aquarium, featuring flowers, an elephant, and a flamingo.
Influencer Admission Application

In the News

Check out the latest stories about the Aquarium from all over Texas, and even the nation!

Several sea turtles rest on a flat surface in an indoor facility. A news banner at the bottom reports storm surge watches for the Texas coast, showing a map and radar image of Tropical Storm Beryl.
In the News

Photo/Video Guidelines

  • Anyone can take photos and videos inside the Aquarium for their private, personal use only. For safety reasons, the use of tripods or monopods is prohibited.
  • Media should contact the Communications department in advance to arrange to shoot photos and videos that will be used in articles and programs that include the Texas State Aquarium. There are some restrictions on the use of tripods and supplemental lighting.
  • Taking photos or videos for commercial purposes, including for stock images, commercial products, and other commercial purposes is prohibited without prior authorization from the Communications department.
  • We consider each location request on an individual basis, and fees may be charged for shooting. Requests can be accommodated only if they do not conflict with scheduled Aquarium events.
  • By entering, you consent to your voice and photography being used without compensation in any and all media and marketing materials, and you release the Texas State Aquarium from any liability of usage.

Contact Us

Aquarium inside with group of people
Jennifer Vela

Chief Government Affairs,
Marketing and Communications Officer
361.653.2655
[email protected]

Texas State Aquarium exterior
Carla Swallow

Marketing Manager
361.881.1225
[email protected]

Port Corpus Christi Center for wildlife rescue
Marketing & Communications Office

2710 North Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, Texas 78402

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