As an employee, intern, or volunteer at Texas State Aquarium, you will join a team that provides care for dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, and many other incredible animals. Together, we inspire and educate thousands of guests, rehabilitate injured wildlife, and promote conservation every day. It’s more than just a job; it’s a journey! 

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Caribbean Flamingo standing among a flock at the Texas State Aquarium
Careers

Aquarium staff love their jobs, and for good reason. From Animal Care to Housekeeping to Marketing and beyond, it takes people of all skills and talents to keep the largest Aquarium in Texas, but they’re all part of the same rewarding mission: to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation.

Sandbar shark swimming in a Texas State Aquarium exhibit
Volunteers

The Texas State Aquarium offers unique volunteer opportunities in a variety of areas. We have a great group of volunteers who help keep our plants, animals, and habitats healthy and our guests happy. As one of the top aquariums in the nation and a leader in informal science education, the Texas State Aquarium is a wonderful place to give back to the community.

Otter swimming underwater at the Texas State Aquarium
Internships

Whether you’re dreaming of a career in animal care, human resources, marketing, or anywhere else, internships at the Aquarium let you get real-world experience and build invaluable skills that will take your resume to the next level. Many Aquarium staff began their careers as interns and say it was a life-changing experience.

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Other Opportunities

The Texas State Aquarium is honored to partner with several third-party organizations, such as Event Network and the SSA Group, that assist the Aquarium in providing the absolute best guest experience. Click below to explore opportunities within these amazing companies.

Event Network
The SSA Group

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