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“The Texas State Aquarium Endowed Scholarship in Biodiversity and Conservation Science” will provide financial support for students following in the footsteps of Dr. Tunnell, who dedicated his career to researching the marine ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean and offered his valuable insight to numerous students and research and conservation organizations throughout […]

The multimedia exhibit, which is on display through February 2019 in the Aquarium’s new changing exhibit gallery, follows 17 different animals from when they were first taken in by rescuers at the Aquarium all the way through their treatment and rehabilitation. Many of the stories conclude with the animal’s release into its natural habitat, or, […]

Deaf Awareness Day will feature an American Sign Language (ASL)-friendly presentation schedule, including an ASL-modified Diver in the Water Show. ASL translators will also be available at all afternoon presentations including the Wild Flight Show and DOLPHINS! “What to Expect” signage will be placed at participating exhibits and three “calm zones” will be provided for […]

The event, held as part of Aquarium’s ongoing Diversity and Inclusion Initiative, will feature sensory-friendly modifications, modified animal presentations and staff with sensory disorder training, all of which are designed to create a comfortable environment for families and their children who normally may not have the opportunity to enjoy public spaces like the Aquarium. Music will […]

This year’s fund will support the work of scientists that are tracking green sea turtles, studying harmful diseases in Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, monitoring Texas coastal sport fisheries and following the movements of tagged sharks, among other projects. The Aquarium’s WCCR Fund was launched in fulfillment of the Aquarium’s mission to support wildlife conservation in […]

Today, on National Wildlife Day, the Texas State Aquarium is reminding its guests, members, and other supporters of the important wildlife conservation work they make possible. The Aquarium’s Wildlife Rescue Center, for example, takes in hundreds of ill and injured sea turtles, shorebirds, raptors and marine mammals each year. In 2018 so far, more than […]

The nine sea turtles ranged in age from around one to four years old and included loggerhead, green, hawksbill and Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, species that are endangered or threatened in the wild. These sea turtles were found in the spring stranded on nearby beaches from various injuries and illnesses, including missing flippers and dehydration. They […]

The Aquarium’s most recent Charity Navigator rating, which took into account records from 2016, evaluated TSA’s financials, accountability and transparency. On its financial metric, the Texas State Aquarium was rated 90.84 out of 100, with the report noting 79.2% of expenses are put towards programs, including exhibits, animal care and environmental education. These scores averaged […]

Aquavision is a part of the Aquarium’s Flint Hills Resources Center for Excellence in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Education, which has been supported by Flint Hills Resources since 2007.  The Aquavision Flint Hills Resources Distance Learning Studio uses web-based video conferencing technology to teach students located around the world about the animals and habitats […]

The two Socorro dove chicks came from a pair of adult doves that were transported in June to the Aquarium from the Albuquerque Biological Park in New Mexico. Eight doves in total are now at the Aquarium. The breeding pair constructed a nest and laid eggs soon after their arrival and on June 21 and […]