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Venture through the Sian Ka’an, and you’re sure to encounter incredible wildlife at every turn.  Vibrant tropical birds roost in the jungle canopy, filling the air with their exotic calls. Flamingos pose in nearby lagoons, crocodiles lurk at the surface of the water, and sloths slowly make their way from branch to branch. Strap on […]

If you’re expecting an animal that’s fast and furious, you won’t find it in Xena. The gentle two-toed sloth takes its time moving through the forest canopy in its native range of South America. Using their long and powerful limbs, their reinforced spines, and the two curved claws on each arm which give them their […]

Well, yes and no. Turns out there’s a creature living today with that possesses sharp fangs, prefers to hunt at night, and harbors an appetite for the blood of sleeping victims. Rest assured, the vampire bat is very real, but despite its spooky looks and name, you have nothing to fear from this flying mammal. […]

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Birds of a feather may flock together, but several different exotic avian species will share the air in Caribbean Journey, with many of them even being allowed to freely fly around the jungle. You may hear these birds before you even see them, being surrounded by their bright songs and calls from the moment you […]

Meacham is the Director of El Centro Investigador del Sistema Acuifero in Quintana Roo, Mexico.  He is an experienced cave diver with over 3,000 dives logged and has extensive experience leading cave diving expeditions in the region, the most significant of which is the ongoing exploration of Sistema Ox Bel Ha and the adjacent Sian […]

Throughout the year, we use our exhibits, presentations, education programs, and other means to communicate to our guests the importance of conserving and protecting endangered and vulnerable species, but this month, we want to call special attention to the plight of a few of these threatened animals. For one, May 19 was Endangered Species Day, […]

Our longstanding fear of sharks has always been evident in literature, and in countless movies and TV shows – perhaps most prominently in the movie “Jaws” and Discovery Channel’s popular “Shark Week” series. While the media loves to play up our apprehensive feelings towards sharks for the sake of entertainment, this month is a good […]

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – The Texas State Aquarium is open and fully operational following Hurricane Harvey and is ready to welcome guests over the Labor Day weekend. Thanks to the Aquarium’s dedicated ride-out team that remained at the Aquarium throughout the hurricane, the Texas State Aquarium’s animals are doing well. The animals that are typically […]

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – – The Texas State Aquarium re-opened at 12:00 pm Monday, August 28 and will stay open until 5:00 p.m. The Caribbean Journey and the outdoor exhibits will be accessible to guests while the indoor Gulf of Mexico exhibits will remain closed. On Tuesday, August 29, the Aquarium will resume its regular […]