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Our AquaTeens were busy this summer! Through hands-on experiences and real world applications, students developed skills and earned certifications that they can apply toward the next steps in their education, career pathways, and future workforce readiness. A huge thank you to each organization that made this experience possible through your generosity, hospitality, and expertise. Your support […]

February 24, 2025 A Journey of Resilience: The Rescue and Recovery of a Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle In the chilly month of December 2022, a remarkable journey began for a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. This turtle, along with others, was found cold-stunned on the beaches of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The cold waters leave them hypothermic, […]

Members of at least one of these seven major Corpus Christi educational and cultural attractions: Art Center of Corpus Christi Art Museum of South Texas Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History South Texas Botanical Gardens &Nature Center Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures Texas State Aquarium USS Lexington Museum …Get an extra mega membership […]

Customers can mention Texas State Aquarium fundraiser at the register, and Raising Cane’s will donate 15% of net sales to the Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue at the Texas State Aquarium. Thank you to Raising Cane’s for being a champion of Texas wildlife and advancing our mission! Earlier this summer, Raising Cane’s in […]

Displaced from their nests due to high winds, and out of relief for a rehabilitation group inundated with wildlife, the Center for Wildlife Rescue was the first choice due to its significant capacity. The birds will remain under careful evaluation by the Wildlife Rescue Team. Mississippi Kites are hawk-like raptors known for their impressive migratory […]

A native Texan, Michael L. Griffin, commonly called “Griff”, earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Texas State University before enlisting in the Coast Guard. Stationed in New York, California, Virginia, Texas, Florida, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. throughout his lifetime, Griffin has served various sectors and has a strong capability to adapt and […]

Recent weather updates indicate that Hurricane Beryl’s forecast has shifted eastward since late last night. This trend has continued throughout the morning, and our area will not experience hurricane conditions or significant storm surge.  “We are relieved and excited to welcome our visitors back to the Aquarium,” said Jesse Gilbert, President and CEO at the […]

The Aquarium has activated its Emergency Operations Center, staffed by essential personnel including animal care specialists, water quality experts, and operations staff. These dedicated team members will remain onsite to ensure the safety and well-being of the over 300 species that call the Aquarium home and to maintain critical life support systems and habitats. Additionally, […]

There are plenty of ways to celebrate Shark Week with the resident sharks at the Aquarium. Below are some of the shark experiences that visitors can enjoy.

While North Beach has some road closures due to flooding, there is another way you can safely get here: Coming from Corpus Christi: If you are coming northbound from Corpus Christi, please take the second exit to North Beach (Beach Street) and exit by Whataburger. Take a left on Beach Ave., take a left on […]