The Texas State Aquarium proudly welcomed Milla from the ABQ BioPark in New Mexico, in late March 2021 as part of the Ocelot Species Survival Plan.

Explore the unique geography and wildlife of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef's deep underwater caverns.

Brighten up your day with the vibrantly-colored fish and coral of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.

This captivating exhibit showcases the unique wildlife and geography of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve's lowland rainforest.

Get a thrilling and immersive look at the ocean’s most infamous predators with the experience of diving a Caribbean shipwreck.

Get up close and personal with our dolphins Shadow, Liko, Schooner, and Merlin from above or below the water!

Curious about baby seahorses or jellies? Our nursery offers a unique look at their life stages and growth!

Imagine how cool it would be to touch or feed a stingray, our Stingray Lagoon lets you do both!

Sharks don't have to be scary! Saving Sharks allows guests to touch and even track real sharks!

Islands of Steel recreates the beauty of an ocean habitat created around an old oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico.

Get hands-on with our jellyfish touch area, explore the life cycles of cephalopods and jellies.

Visitors to Swamp Tales not only enjoy an up-close look at young alligators and several turtles, but learn about other wetland species!

An introduction to the Aquarium's shorebirds, stingrays, and fish varieties, all these creatures await at the Nearshore Experience.

A great hands-on exhibit featuring touch pools, kiosks, and aquariums. Here you can interact with a variety of smaller animals!

Enjoy a replica of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary just off the coast of Mexico.

Watch these river otters splash and play in their habitat. Learn more about these playful animals and their natural environment.