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The green, loggerhead, and hawksbill sea turtles were initially transported to the Rescue Center after being found stranded on the beach by staff and volunteers at the Padre Island National Seashore – Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery. All were found nearly motionless and would almost certainly have died had they not been rescued. […]

To give the best experience possible, the event will be capped at 250 guests. Through this limited attendance and special programming, Dream Night aims to create a comfortable environment for families and their children who normally may not have the opportunity to enjoy public spaces like the Aquarium. Dream Night guests will be treated to […]

SeaCamp, which is available to Pre-Kindergarten through 12th-graders, is designed to support inclusive and collaborative learning, promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) exploration and discovery, and empower campers to reach their full potential.  Along with typical outdoor summer camp activities, SeaCampers will embark on hands-on adventures throughout the Aquarium’s Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean […]

StormGeo will conduct a presentation which will discuss in detail on how their services are used to provide the most up-to-date information on weather patterns. The Roadshow will also include some safety tips to get ready for the upcoming hurricane season and will feature leading industry experts sharing how StormGeo clients have stayed safe and […]

  This year’s contribution is the largest given through the WCCR since the program was founded in 2013. Including this year’s contribution, the Aquarium has dedicated over $500,000 to support researchers and scientists that are working to save species from extinction. The Wildlife Care Conservation and Research Fund was launched in fulfillment of the Aquarium’s […]

Including this year’s contribution, the Aquarium has dedicated over $500,000 to support conservation and research since the beginning of the program in 2013. The Wildlife Care Conservation and Research Fund was launched in fulfillment of the Aquarium’s mission to support wildlife conservation. Projects funded through WCCR all focus on species in the Aquarium’s living collection […]

During this five and a half-hour class, a small group will learn about the techniques used to capture captivating underwater images—composition, shutter speeds, apertures, and more—from this true master of photography. They’ll also learn how to create compelling narratives with their photos. The day will include a light breakfast in the exhibition and a lunch […]

From 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., uniformed Coast Guardsmen will be at the Aquarium to speak with guests and media. A Coast Guard boat will also be on-site and available for guests to tour. “We’re immensely grateful to the men and women of the Coast Guard who have played an essential role in protect both […]

This environmentally-focused event will feature a variety of games and activities from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. all which are included at no extra charge with guest admission or membership. Activities will include: a text message scavenger hunt, a t-shirt bag-making station, sustainable seafood tastings with red snapper, eco-friendly bubbles, eco-friendly face painting, Party for […]

Throughout 2018, the Aquarium’s male bottlenose dolphins have allowed visiting scientists and animal care staff at the aquarium to collect a trove of data which will increase the understanding of cetaceans in professional care. Most recently, staff at the Aquarium collected blood from dolphins which will be later evaluated for hormones, lipids, and other indicators […]