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For years, the Florida Reef Tract, the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States, and the third largest barrier reef in the world, has been quickly consumed by a stony-coral tissue loss disease. In four years, the disease has swept across nearly 100 miles of marine habitat, destroying whole sections of reef […]

Aquarium attendance was 13 percent higher in June 2019 than June 2018, and so far, July attendance is 16 percent above the same period last year. July 5 also saw record attendance numbers for that date, with more than 5,400 guests stopping by the Aquarium to get a look at sharks, dolphins, flamingos, seahorses, and […]

Aquarium animal care and veterinary teams worked around the clock to provide Arrie the highest standard of care and health management throughout her life. On Monday afternoon, staff observed Arrie was having difficulty walking and maintaining balance and she was subsequently monitored closely by a veterinary care team and animal care staff. Arrie later started […]

An after-hours program for high schoolers will kick off on June 27 from 5 – 7 p.m., followed by a college-oriented program on July 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. During both events, students will view an exclusive video showing the career opportunities at the Aquarium, then venture out of the classroom and behind the […]

Every visit to the Aquarium includes plenty of chances to discover something new, but on World Oceans Day, explorers of all ages will have even more hands-on, immersive and unique opportunities to learn about sea life and their habitats. The day’s activities include special messaging during wildlife presentations, themed enrichment in animal exhibits, unique photo […]

This generous gift further showcases Flint Hills Resources’ dedication to advancing STEM knowledge and skills, building off a prolific 30-year history with the Aquarium. Throughout the years, Flint Hills Resources has been the Aquarium’s key partner in advancing STEM education, dating back to its Presenting Partnership of the Aquarium’s Aquavision Distance Learning Program in 2007, […]

An extraordinary adventure for all ages, SMALLFOOT 4D Experience turns myth upside down when a yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist – a human. Migo, the bright young yeti with a heart as big as his giant blue feet, sets out on a spirited quest to convince his community that the legend of “smallfoot” […]

Padre Island National Seashore-Division of Sea Turtle Science & Recovery rescued the stranded turtles after they were discovered on the shore, appearing to be struggling with high winds, coastal flooding and strong currents. Sea Turtle Science & Recovery staff then relocated the stranded turtles to their headquarters, where the turtles were assessed and evaluated. “Most of […]

Now, the Aquarium is gearing up to welcome thousands of more ocean explorers for Memorial Day weekend. Starting May 25, the Aquarium will begin extended summer hours of 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. On May 25, the Aquarium will also open the H-E-B Splash Park for daily hours and premiere a new 4D film, […]

This upcoming Sensory Sensitive Sunday, the fourth the Aquarium has held in the past year, is part of Aquarium’s ongoing Diversity and Inclusion Initiative, with support provided by the Blanche Davis Moore Foundation and grant from Driscoll Health Plan. Sensory Sensitive Sunday will feature sensory-friendly animal presentations, quiet zones, and staff with sensory disorder training, […]