CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – Today, Saturday, May 13, the Texas State Aquarium is celebrating the Grand Opening of Caribbean Journey. At 71,000 square feet, Caribbean Journey more than doubles the Aquarium’s indoor exhibit space, guiding guests on an adventure through tropical forests, coastal lagoons, and coral reefs to encounter sharks, flamingos, bats, tropical fish, and […]
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CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – On Thursday, May 11 at 3:00 p.m., the Texas State Aquarium will host a joint emergency drill with the Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) and other first responders. Several CCFD and state emergency vehicles will be in the bus turnaround near the Aquarium’s small parking lot. The presence of first responders […]
Read MoreCORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – On Tuesday, May 2, the Texas State Aquarium’s Second Chances Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital released a rehabilitated great blue heron back into its natural habitat at Port Aransas Nature Preserve in Port Aransas, Texas. The great blue heron was brought to the Second Chances hospital in March by members of the U.S. […]
Read MoreTSA elevates female curators, managers to spearhead one-of-a-kind aquatic experiences for guests. Corpus Christi, Texas – (April 26, 2017) The Texas State Aquarium (TSA) leads with women at the helm as it prepares to launch its $58 million, 71,000-square foot expansion, Caribbean Journey, on May 13. Four exceptional leaders in STEM roles are taking charge […]
Read MoreCORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – The Texas State Aquarium is reporting record attendance numbers during the first few days of Spring Break 2017. Aquarium CEO Tom Schmid reports that from March 11-14, over 17,000 guests have visited the North Beach attraction, an increase of 11 percent compared to the same period in 2016. “Spring Break 2016 […]
Read MoreWHAT: Tour of Caribbean Journey construction updates WHEN: Thursday, March 23 from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Texas State Aquarium We invite the media to join us on Thursday, March 23 from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. for a tour of the Caribbean Journey expansion at the Texas State Aquarium. ###
Read MoreCORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – The Texas State Aquarium is honored to announce its nomination for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Aquarium in North America. The Texas State Aquarium is one of 20 contenders vying for the top 10 spots. To arrive at the current nominees, the USA TODAY editorial team compiled […]
Read MoreAUSTIN, TEXAS – On Tuesday, February 21, representatives from the Texas State Aquarium will be in Austin for Texas State Aquarium Day at the Capitol. Aquarium leadership will meet with legislators and policymakers to discuss the educational and conservation mission of the Texas State Aquarium and its economic contributions to the state of Texas. Speaking […]
Read MoreTexas State Aquarium Released Eight Rehabilitated Green Sea Turtles Back Into the Wild CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – On Saturday, February 11, the Texas State Aquarium’s Second Chances Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital released eight rehabilitated green sea turtles back into their natural habitat on Padre Island National Seashore in Corpus Christi, Texas. The green sea turtles were […]
Read MoreCORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – On Monday, January 16 at 12:00 p.m., the Texas State Aquarium’s Second Chances Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital will release several rehabilitated green sea turtles back into their natural habitat at Malaquite Beach on Padre Island National Seashore in Corpus Christi, Texas. The green sea turtles were brought to the Second Chances hospital […]
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