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“Valero has been a partner of the Texas State Aquarium since our inception. We are grateful for their gift to the new Center for Wildlife Rescue and new ultramodern veterinary laboratory,” said Jesse Gilbert, President & CEO, Texas State Aquarium. “Support from our partners, like Valero, will contribute to further expansion of our successful animal […]

Kai came to TSA in 2006 as part of a cooperative dolphin program between accredited zoos and aquariums. Kai was born at Brookfield Zoo in October of 1994 and is currently the oldest living dolphin that was born at the zoo. Kai will be rejoining several resident dolphins, who he may remember from his 12 […]

Six-time Emmy Award winner John Holden visits the Texas State Aquarium to showcase TSA’s rescue efforts during the February cold-stunning event of 2021, as well as the Aquarium’s leadership in conservation and the Wildlife Rescue Program.

Ready for a Spring Break trip to the Aquarium? We’ve got your back with tips to help you plan ahead, from seeing our new 4D film Turtle Odyssey 4D and added animal presentations throughout the day!

Many thanks our partners in conservation: Texas SeaLife Center, National Park Service/Padre Island NS Division of Sea Turtle Science & Recovery, NOAA – National Marine Fisheries Service, and SeaWorld San Antonio.   To make room and hold our special guests, the Aquarium’s Ground Floor from Otter Creek to Ocelots will be temporality closed. Thank you […]

No matter the time of day, Aquarium staff continuously provides quality life support for all the animals that call the Aquarium their home. After the Aquarium closes its’ doors for the day, and the animal care day shift ends, another animal care team steps in, our night monitors. From sunset to sunrise, these monitors keep […]

The Texas State Aquarium (TSA) provides animal care around the clock for the 4,000 animals in its care.  Day and night, if an animal, exhibit, or support system needs attention, a dedicated animal care team is always on-site for maintenance and corrective action if needed.  No matter the time of day, Aquarium staff continuously provides […]

Texas State Aquarium members receive half-off admission at the Art Museum of South Texas, South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History, and the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. Members will also receive 10% discounts in all four gift shops, as well as a 10% discount on any new membership […]

Rescue Dolphin Calf Update! It’s been almost seven months since the rescued dolphin calf arrived at our Rescue Center and we are happy to let you all know that the young dolphin is doing good and continues to grow!   His care team has also have given him a name, Goose, after the island where […]

No matter the time of day, the Texas State Aquarium continuously provides quality life support for the invertebrates, fish, birds, and marine mammals that call the Aquarium their home. Ensuring the animals are healthy and well taken care of, TSA staff oversee the animals and their exhibits 24/7. The TSA animal night care team observes […]