Enhance your group’s Aquarium visit with a hands-on, guided experience! Program availability is limited, so please submit your request at least 2 weeks prior to your preferred program date. Pricing varies depending on program selection, quantity of participants, and other factors; please complete our inquiry form for a customized quote.
The Texas State Aquarium rescues all types of animals, including dolphins, raptors and shorebirds, and sea turtles in need! Students will participate in a hands-on experience of how our team comes to the rescue, acting as rescuers, and learn which tools we use to save our local wildlife!
This is a 45-minute program, best suited for learners in 3rd grade and above, and each session can accommodate up to 30 participants.
How do sharks overcome the challenges of their environment—both natural and human-made? In this live presentation featuring engaging, hands-on exploration of shark and ocean biofacts, students will discover the unique adaptations that help sharks swim efficiently, sense prey, and evade predators. Students will become inspired to make change as stewards of their environment.
This is a 30-minute program that can be tailored to engage learners of all ages and each session can accommodate varying capacities.
Interested in taking a closer look Behind-the-Scenes at aquarium operations or a guided-tour of our Port of Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue? These types of experiences may be available upon request! Please complete our inquiry form below for more information.
Program availability is limited, we recommend submitting requests at least 2 weeks prior to your preferred program date.
Not at all! We are happy to work with you to find a program that best suits your group’s needs and interests.
Including a live-animal ambassador is an option for some of our programs upon request, however a live-animal component is not guaranteed.
Most programs are intended for a group size of 30. If you anticipate a larger group, please contact us to discuss the best options for your program.
Most of our onsite programming will incorporate a guided visit to at least one of our exhibits, however at this time we do not offer a guided visit of the entire facility.
A peak into our behind-the-scenes working areas may be incorporated into some of our programs, however it is not guaranteed. For small groups or individuals that would like an exclusive inside–look at aquarium operations, check our Exclusive Encounter opportunities.
You can also add an Aquaventure to your visit; much like a scavenger hunt, you’ll embark on a self-guided journey around the Aquarium, answering questions that will help you get to know our aquarium residents on a deeper level. For small groups or individuals that would like an exclusive inside–look at aquarium operations, check our Exclusive Encounter opportunities.