“Valero has been a partner of the Texas State Aquarium since our inception. We are grateful for their gift to the new Center for Wildlife Rescue and new ultramodern veterinary laboratory,” said Jesse Gilbert, President & CEO, Texas State Aquarium. “Support from our partners, like Valero, will contribute to further expansion of our successful animal […]

“Valero has been a partner of the Texas State Aquarium since our inception. We are grateful for their gift to the new Center for Wildlife Rescue and new ultramodern veterinary laboratory,” said Jesse Gilbert, President & CEO, Texas State Aquarium. “Support from our partners, like Valero, will contribute to further expansion of our successful animal […]

Kai came to TSA in 2006 as part of a cooperative dolphin program between accredited zoos and aquariums. Kai was born at Brookfield Zoo in October of 1994 and is currently the oldest living dolphin that was born at the zoo. Kai will be rejoining several resident dolphins, who he may remember from his 12 […]

On Feb. 4 and 5 of 2022, the Aquarium’s Wildlife Rescue team admitted 80 cold-stunned green sea turtles that were found in the shallow bay systems on the Laguna Madre. After just a couple of days, the cold-stunned sea turtles gradually recovered and achieved a healthy body temperature. By February 9, 73 of the 80 […]

Six-time Emmy Award winner John Holden visits the Texas State Aquarium to showcase TSA’s rescue efforts during the February cold-stunning event of 2021, as well as the Aquarium’s leadership in conservation and the Wildlife Rescue Program.

Ready for a Spring Break trip to the Aquarium? We’ve got your back with tips to help you plan ahead, from seeing our new 4D film Turtle Odyssey 4D and added animal presentations throughout the day!

During the winter months, sea turtles are susceptible to being “cold-stunned.” Sea turtles are cold-blooded and rely on heat from their environment to maintain body temperature. When water and air temperatures drop rapidly, they become lethargic and unable to swim due to the cold. Friday, February 4th, and Saturday, February 5th, the Aquarium’s Wildlife Rescue […]

During the winter months, sea turtles are susceptible to being “cold-stunned.” Sea turtles are cold-blooded and rely on heat from their environment to maintain body temperature. When water and air temperatures drop rapidly, they become lethargic and unable to swim due to the cold. Friday, February 4th, and Saturday, February 5th, the Aquarium’s Wildlife Rescue […]

Many thanks our partners in conservation: Texas SeaLife Center, National Park Service/Padre Island NS Division of Sea Turtle Science & Recovery, NOAA – National Marine Fisheries Service, and SeaWorld San Antonio.   To make room and hold our special guests, the Aquarium’s Ground Floor from Otter Creek to Ocelots will be temporality closed. Thank you […]

No matter the time of day, Aquarium staff continuously provides quality life support for all the animals that call the Aquarium their home. After the Aquarium closes its’ doors for the day, and the animal care day shift ends, another animal care team steps in, our night monitors. From sunset to sunrise, these monitors keep […]