Volunteers and staff at the Padre Island NS Division of Sea Turtle Science & Recovery coordinated the rescue of the sea turtles, sending volunteers and staff out to find stranded turtles and deliver them to a safe location. Padre Island National Seashore then notified the Texas State Aquarium, which sent its staff to pick up […]

Santa will be returning daily December 1-24 in the H-E-B Caribbean Sea at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. An enhanced program schedule including wildlife encounters, animal feedings, and the popular Dolphins and Wild Flight presentations will also be available December 1-24. Scuba Santa and all other presentations are included at no extra cost with guests’ […]

“We are thrilled to join H-E-B once again to give families and individuals a chance to enjoy all the sights and sounds of the Aquarium, especially our new Caribbean Journey, for just $1 a person,” said Tom Schmid, President and CEO of the Texas State Aquarium. “H-E-B has long been one of our most dedicated […]

“We’re excited to partner with Whataburger for another December Dollar Day and offer admission to the Aquarium for just $1 per person,” said Tom Schmid, President and CEO of the Texas State Aquarium. “Whataburger has been a dedicated partner of the Aquarium for many years, and played a major part in the creation of our […]

The grant money will go towards a project entitled Coastal Bend Watershed Resilience Education (CBWRE). The Texas State Aquarium’s Flint Hills Resources Center for Excellence in STEM Education will serve as the lead partner for CWBRE along with the City of Corpus Christi and AECOM. Working with its partners, the Aquarium’s education team will recruit […]

“Thanksgiving is a time for showing our gratitude for everything we have, and while we have a lot to be grateful for, we’re probably most thankful for our guests and our community,” said Tom Schmid, President and CEO of the Aquarium. “This complimentary meal is our own small way of giving back and saying thank […]

The 100-seat theater delivers a high-definition viewing experience in 3-D with 7.1 digital audio surround sound and features a variety of sensory surprises that are built into the seats and theater environment. On-screen images are brought to life with coordinated 4-D effects such as snow, wind, and scents for a fully immersive cinematic experience. “Our […]

We invite the media to join us at the new Wildlife Rescue and Recovery center to learn more how the Aquarium will escalate its conservation mission and rescue, rehabilitate, and release more sea turtles than ever before. WHAT: Media tour of new sea turtle rehabilitation center WHEN: Thursday, November 16 at 10:00 a.m.; Please RSVP […]

This specially-discounted price is available on-site with the presentation of a valid military or veterans ID card. With their discounted admission, veterans and military personnel can enjoy everything the Aquarium has to offer, including the new sights and sounds in Caribbean Journey and the animals of Gulf of Mexico, including Grace, the rehabilitated bald eagle. […]

WHAT: Dolphin interaction with Harlem Globetrotters WHEN: Monday, October 30 at 1:00 p.m. WHERE:  Texas State Aquarium’s Dolphin Bay, stadium level INTERVIEWS:  Dolphin Bay trainer Merritt Grusecki, Orlando “El Gato” Melendez of the Harlem Globetrotters