The drastic temperature drop rendered many sea turtles in the Laguna Madre and nearby shallow bays lethargic and unable to swim. As cold-blooded animals, these sea turtles depend on environmental heat. The sudden cold left them vulnerable to health issues, including pneumonia and injuries from collisions with rocks. Anticipating this event, the Aquarium’s wildlife rescue […]

“We’ve been closely monitoring the weather forecasts,” explained Jesse Gilbert, President and CEO of the Texas State Aquarium. “Advanced indications of the cold weather pattern prompted us to start preparations last week. Our focus is on protecting vulnerable wildlife, especially endangered populations of sea turtles, and ensuring the safety of our aquarium residents.” Bracing for […]

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This summer, the Texas State Aquarium, NOAA, and the Marine Megafauna Foundation embarked on an expedition that took us far beyond our home state’s shores. We traveled to East and West Flower Garden Banks within FGBNMS to help shed light on the lesser-known aspects of manta ray distribution, especially among the juvenile population. The goal […]

“As longtime supporters of the Texas State Aquarium, we are always looking for ways to provide unique, educational, and fun experiences for Texas families,” said Rob Hall, H-E-B Group Vice President – Gulf Coast. “We are delighted that the aquarium’s newest attraction, the H-E-B Splash Park, will be a place for families to enjoy and […]

ou can visit for free and watch the professionals work to treat sick and injured animals. By Gabi De la Rosa,Special to Chron Updated June 21, 2023 2:59 p.m. The Texas State Aquarium has added another major reason to drive to Corpus Christi and pay it a visit. The aquarium is already one of the most visited attractions in […]

Summer Dream Night activities included animal encounters, a 4D movie, a dive show, and modified DOLPHINS! presentation, as well as activity and resource tabling booths, provided by various local organizations. Special Hearts in the Arts, a local non-profit that provides performance opportunities to individuals with special needs, performed a fun and vibrant musical number for […]

Summer Dream Night activities included a carnival with games and prizes, a modified dive show, animal encounters and educational experiment stations. “SMALLFOOT 4D Experience®” in the Whataburger 4-Dimension Theater, will also be available at 7:30, 8 and 8:30 p.m.  

By Evan Garcia June 8, 2023 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, June 8 (Reuters) – Endangered sea turtles and other marine wildlife have found refuge in a new coastal rescue center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Threatened by erratic weather patterns, sea turtles, manatees, dolphins, birds and other animals are rescued and rehabilitated by the Texas State Aquarium’s Port […]

Starting Saturday, May 27th, the Aquarium will open daily and extend its summer hours to 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. During their visit, guests can also stop by the new Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue to get an up-close look at the areas where our Wildlife Rescue Program rehabilitates and cares for Texas wildlife. The Center […]