CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – On Thursday, January 29, the Texas State Aquarium’s Wildlife Rescue team successfully released 302rehabilitated cold-stunned sea turtles into the Gulf, 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 seaturtles were returned to their natural habitat […] Read More
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 26 and January 28, the Center admitted 332 cold-stunned green sea turtles affected by the temperature […] Read More
Corpus Christi, TX – In anticipation of the cold front expected to impact the Texas Coast this weekend, the Texas State Aquarium’s Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue has activated emergency response protocols to protect vulnerable coastal wildlife. As temperatures drop, the Center is prepared to respond to cold-stunned and at-risk animals through the activation of the Wildlife […] Read More
Corpus Christi, Texas — The Texas State Aquarium is pleased to announce Ocean Odyssey, an immersive, multi-level Children’s Discovery Center designed to inspire play, learning, and a deeper connection to wildlife rescue. Scheduled to open in Spring 2026, Ocean Odyssey will transform a former theater space into a year-round, indoor experiential playground.Ocean Odyssey is designed as a hands-on, climbable […] Read More
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Texas State Aquarium’s Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue successfully released a rehabilitated juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, one of the most endangered sea turtle species in the world, at Padre Balli Park on North Padre Island following an extraordinary eight-month recovery. The sea turtle, known as Patient #529, […] Read More
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Texas State Aquarium is excited to announce a special fundraiser with Kendra Scott to benefit the Aquarium’s STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine) education programs. Kendra Scott will host a fundraising event from Thursday, July 17 through midnight on July 18. Shoppers can support the Texas State Aquarium’s STEMM […] Read More
Corpus Christi, TX – The Texas State Aquarium will officially mark its 35th anniversary on Sunday, July 6, and recently celebrated this milestone with a special event held on Saturday, June 28. The celebration honored the visionaries, staff, community partners, members and supporters who have helped shape the Aquarium’s extraordinary journey. As part of the […] Read More
Corpus Christi, TX – The Texas State Aquarium has officially been voted the #3 Best Aquarium in North America by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and it’s all thanks to the incredible support from the community and visitors across Texas and beyond. This recognition comes during a milestone 35th anniversary year, making the honor […] Read More
Corpus Christi, TX – The Texas State Aquarium has been nominated as one of the top aquariums in the country in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and the community’s support could help bring this national title home to the Texas Gulf Coast. Let’s show the country that the best Aquarium in America is right […] Read More
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – As hurricane season approaches, the Texas State Aquarium’s Office of Emergency Management at the Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue has become a hub for regional collaboration, training, and proactive emergency planning. In partnership with federal, state, and local agencies, the Aquarium has hosted a series of events over the […] Read More
