CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – Today, on Friday, January 5 at 2:45 p.m., the Texas State Aquarium and the U.S. Coast Guard will collaborate to release hundreds of rehabilitated cold-stunned sea turtles back into their natural habitat. Over 600 sea turtles have been taken into the Aquarium’s Wildlife Rescue and Recovery Center over the past few […]
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CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – On Sunday, January 7 at 12:00 p.m., the Texas State Aquarium’s Wildlife Rescue and Recovery Center will release nearly 200 rehabilitated green sea turtles back into their natural habitat at Malaquite Beach on Padre Island National Seashore in Corpus Christi, Texas. Padre Island National Seashore, Texas Sea Life Center, and ARK […]
Read MoreCORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Texas State Aquarium is participating in the largest-ever, multi-institutional study of how physical habitat, environmental enrichment, and animal training impact the welfare of cetaceans in zoos and aquariums worldwide. This study will take place across 44 accredited facilities in seven countries where scientists will gather data regarding approximately 290 common […]
Read MoreCORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – The Texas State Aquarium’s Flint Hills Resources Aquavision Distance Learning program has earned a Pinnacle Award from the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) for the 2016-2017 school year. This is the third consecutive year the honor has been given to Aquavision and the Aquarium’s in-house education team. CILC has […]
Read MoreThe sea turtles were rescued largely by volunteers and staff at the Padre Island NS Division of Sea Turtle Science & Recovery and Sea World, who have been patrolling local beaches as of early Saturday. The Texas State Aquarium reached out to these groups and other local partners and assisted with the transport, housing, and […]
Read MoreMembers of the public are invited to come watch the release. Park entrance fees will be waived for people attending the release. The green sea turtles were brought into the Wildlife Rescue and Recovery Center December 8 through December 11 at the request of the Padre Island NS Division of Sea Turtle Science & Recovery. […]
Read MoreVolunteers and staff at the Padre Island NS Division of Sea Turtle Science & Recovery coordinated the rescue of the sea turtles, sending volunteers and staff out to find stranded turtles and deliver them to a safe location. Padre Island National Seashore then notified the Texas State Aquarium, which sent its staff to pick up […]
Read MoreSanta will be returning daily December 1-24 in the H-E-B Caribbean Sea at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. An enhanced program schedule including wildlife encounters, animal feedings, and the popular Dolphins and Wild Flight presentations will also be available December 1-24. Scuba Santa and all other presentations are included at no extra cost with guests’ […]
Read More“We are thrilled to join H-E-B once again to give families and individuals a chance to enjoy all the sights and sounds of the Aquarium, especially our new Caribbean Journey, for just $1 a person,” said Tom Schmid, President and CEO of the Texas State Aquarium. “H-E-B has long been one of our most dedicated […]
Read More“We’re excited to partner with Whataburger for another December Dollar Day and offer admission to the Aquarium for just $1 per person,” said Tom Schmid, President and CEO of the Texas State Aquarium. “Whataburger has been a dedicated partner of the Aquarium for many years, and played a major part in the creation of our […]
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