PAWS! For two seconds. The Texas State Aquarium has been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Aquarium in North America—for the seventh year in a row! It would be FINtastic if you help us get to the Top 5! Do you have two seconds to spare? Show us some love […] Read More

Austin, TX – Today, the Texas State Aquarium, was honored at the Texas Capitol for its leadership in wildlife rescue, conservation, economic impact, and emergency preparedness. A legislative resolution acknowledged the Aquarium’s outstanding contributions to wildlife protection, disaster response, workforce development, and tourism. The resolution was presented by Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, Senator Adam Hinojosa, […] Read More

Corpus Christi, TX – In response to two severe cold fronts that swept through South Texas in January 2025, the Port of Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue at the Texas State Aquarium launched extensive rescue operations, saving over 700 cold-stunned sea turtles, between January 10 and February 1. Anticipating this extreme weather event, the […] Read More

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 […] Read More

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 […] Read More