Spring Break in Corpus Christi is better by Corpus Christi Bay, and at the Texas State Aquarium, every visit connects you to the life beneath the waves, and above them too. From March 7–22, the Aquarium is open daily from 10am–5pm, with our Peak Season programming including added animal presentations, interactive experiences, and opportunities to […] Read More
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Texas State Aquarium’s Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue successfully released a rehabilitated juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, one of the most endangered sea turtle species in the world, at Padre Balli Park on North Padre Island following an extraordinary eight-month recovery. The sea turtle, known as Patient #529, […] Read More
Corpus Christi, TX – Due to the anticipated impact of cold temperatures in the Coastal Bend, the Texas State Aquarium will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Forecasted freezing temperatures may create hazardous travel conditions and difficult access to North Beach. The Aquarium has activated its Emergency Operations Center, which will be staffed by […] Read More
WHAT: A heartwarming Instagram reel featuring Fisher, a rescued North American river otter from the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas, has captured the hearts of millions, going viral with over 20 million views and counting. The post has become the most engaging in the Aquarium’s social media history, amassing more than 1,000,000 likes, […] Read More
Texas State Aquarium strives to give visitors an educational and interactive experience with over 300 species on exhibit, touch pools, animal presentations, rehabilitation center, H-E-B Splash Park, and so much more. An exception will be made for Labor Day, and the Splash Park will be open Monday, September 2nd, with water flowing from 11:00 a.m. to […] Read More
A Biology major concentrating in Ecology, Hailes is currently studying the effects of climate change within the ocean’s coral reef systems. Prior to this opportunity, Hailes was working alongside Dr. Shawn McCracken, studying climate change and the movement of birds in Ecuador. It all started with curiosity. “I remember in kindergarten when I first learned […] Read More
Join us in extending a warm welcome to the latest additions at the Texas State Aquarium. No April Fools joke here; these marine and furry friends are now part of our Aquarium family! Swing by and get acquainted with Raymond, the charming spotted eagle ray making waves in the H-E-B Caribbean Sea. Meet Ravioli, the […] Read More
