Including this year’s contribution, the Aquarium has dedicated over $500,000 to support conservation and research since the beginning of the program in 2013. The Wildlife Care Conservation and Research Fund was launched in fulfillment of the Aquarium’s mission to support wildlife conservation. Projects funded through WCCR all focus on species in the Aquarium’s living collection […]

During this five and a half-hour class, a small group will learn about the techniques used to capture captivating underwater images—composition, shutter speeds, apertures, and more—from this true master of photography. They’ll also learn how to create compelling narratives with their photos. The day will include a light breakfast in the exhibition and a lunch […]

From 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., uniformed Coast Guardsmen will be at the Aquarium to speak with guests and media. A Coast Guard boat will also be on-site and available for guests to tour. “We’re immensely grateful to the men and women of the Coast Guard who have played an essential role in protect both […]

This environmentally-focused event will feature a variety of games and activities from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. all which are included at no extra charge with guest admission or membership. Activities will include: a text message scavenger hunt, a t-shirt bag-making station, sustainable seafood tastings with red snapper, eco-friendly bubbles, eco-friendly face painting, Party for […]

Throughout 2018, the Aquarium’s male bottlenose dolphins have allowed visiting scientists and animal care staff at the aquarium to collect a trove of data which will increase the understanding of cetaceans in professional care. Most recently, staff at the Aquarium collected blood from dolphins which will be later evaluated for hormones, lipids, and other indicators […]

The event, held as part of Aquarium’s ongoing Diversity and Inclusion Initiative, will feature sensory-friendly modifications, modified animal presentations, and staff with sensory disorder training, all of which are designed to create a comfortable environment for families and their children who normally may not have the opportunity to enjoy public spaces like the Aquarium. Music […]

National Geographic Explorer and award-winning photojournalist Brian Skerry has spent more than 10,000 hours underwater exploring the world’s oceans with a camera to show why sharks need to be protected and appreciated as an integral species within the ecosystem. The exhibition will include large-scale images and videos—all highlighting Skerry’s passion, skill and life-long commitment to […]

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS –  The official mascots of the Texas State Aquarium (TSA) and the Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) will meet at the Aquarium on Saturday, March 31 to help spread the word on the beginning of the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nesting season. The nesting season for these endangered sea turtles is from […]

The egg hunt will take place during the Aquarium’s operating hours on March 31 and April 1 so guests can participate at their own pace. 22 eggs featuring the shapes of 11 animals will be hidden throughout the Aquarium, including in the underwater exhibits. Guests will be given an activity sheet to document when they’ve […]

Building off of its strong relationships with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI), the Aquarium entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Island University in Fall 2017. A&M-Corpus Christi and HRI have been longtime local partners of the Aquarium in education, research, and wildlife conservation and […]