Corpus Christi, TX – Due to the anticipated impact of cold temperatures in the Coastal Bend, the Texas State Aquarium will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Forecasted freezing temperatures may create hazardous travel conditions and difficult access to North Beach. The Aquarium has activated its Emergency Operations Center, which will be staffed by […]

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – On Tuesday, January 14, the Texas State Aquarium’s Wildlife Rescue team successfully released 275 cold-stunned sea turtles into the Gulf of Mexico, just days after their rescue from the frigid waters of the Upper Laguna Madre. The rapid response and quick turnaround from rescue to release ensured that the turtles were […]

Corpus Christi, TX – In response to the recent cold temperatures impacting South Texas, the Port of Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue at the Texas State Aquarium activated its emergency protocols to manage a sea turtle cold-stunning event. Between January 10 and January 12, the Center admitted 297 cold-stunned green sea turtles affected by […]

Corpus Christi, TX – On Friday, December 27, the Texas State Aquarium admitted 18 critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, flown from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts to Corpus Christi, Texas. This long rescue journey was made possible by Turtles Fly Too, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes volunteer pilots to transport endangered sea turtles. […]

WHAT: A heartwarming Instagram reel featuring Fisher, a rescued North American river otter from the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas, has captured the hearts of millions, going viral with over 20 million views and counting. The post has become the most engaging in the Aquarium’s social media history, amassing more than 1,000,000 likes, […]

“The successful evacuation, rehabilitation, and release of the Mississippi Kites displaced by Hurricane Beryl showcases our dedication to wildlife conservation and resiliency,” said Jesse Gilbert, President and CEO of the Texas State Aquarium. “Our team worked tirelessly to ensure these fledglings were ready to return to their natural habitat and continue their migration to South […]

The Laguna Madre and Mansfield Channels are extremely important in the migration patterns of a variety of sea turtles, like hawksbill, loggerhead, Kemp’s ridley, and green sea turtles. These waters provide little nooks and crannies for turtles to forage for food and protect themselves. Green sea turtles prefer water temperatures between 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit. When […]

Customers can mention Texas State Aquarium fundraiser at the register, and Raising Cane’s will donate 15% of net sales to the Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue at the Texas State Aquarium. Thank you to Raising Cane’s for being a champion of Texas wildlife and advancing our mission! Earlier this summer, Raising Cane’s in […]

Although Corpus Christi remained clear of damage from Hurricane Beryl, multiple Mississippi kite fledglings were left abandoned and out of their fallen nests in the Houston area. Of that damage recovery, sixteen overflow birds were transported in early July to Texas State Aquarium’s Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue to begin a road to […]

Texas State Aquarium strives to give visitors an educational and interactive experience with over 300 species on exhibit, touch pools, animal presentations, rehabilitation center, H-E-B Splash Park, and so much more. An exception will be made for Labor Day, and the Splash Park will be open Monday, September 2nd, with water flowing from 11:00 a.m. to […]