Texas State Aquarium Press Packet
Please find media and information about the Texas State Aquarium below.
Please find media and information about the Texas State Aquarium below.
Texas State Aquarium is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit association.
We are an educational resource, an environmental steward, and a lead in economic development for our visitors, community, and world. The Aquarium relies on general admissions, memberships, retail sales, event rentals, and generous donor support to maintain its operations.
The idea for the Texas State Aquarium was conceptualized by its founders early on to focus on the species in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The exhibits would contain representatives of the area’s main marine ecosystems. The Gulf of Mexico opened in 1990 with a commencement from former President Bush speaking to a front lawn packed with supporting visitors. After years in the making, the Caribbean Journey, part of the original vision, opened its doors in 2017. The Caribbean Journey doubled the size of the aquarium and provides homes to an exciting collection of sea and land creatures. In 2023, the Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue held its Grand Opening and completed the original master plan for the Aquarium.
The mission of the Texas State Aquarium is to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation.
To be a global leader in fostering support for the conservation of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science and recreation. As part of AZA’s mandatory accreditation process, AZA members like Audubon Nature Institute meet rigorous professional standards for animal welfare, veterinary care, wildlife conservation, scientific research, education, expert staffing and safety.
Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting an institution dedicated to providing excellent care for animals and a better future for all living things.
The Aquarium received its most recent accreditation in 2022.
The goal of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums is to guide, encourage and support the zoos, aquariums and like-minded organizations of the world in animal care and welfare, environmental education and global conservation.
Look for these logos whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting an institution dedicated to providing excellent care for animals and a better future for all living things.
Please click below to find photos and b-roll of the facility and animals at the Aquarium. All credits go to Texas State Aquarium.
On Friday, May 19th, the Texas State Aquarium hosted a luau-themed “Dream Night” to provide children with special needs and their families a private, modified evening to experience the Aquarium.
This Memorial Day Weekend, the Texas State Aquarium will extend its hours for the summer, launch a new 4D film, and add more animal presentations throughout the day!
The Texas State Aquarium is pleased to announce an all-new H-E-B Splash Park will officially open this Summer!
The Texas State Aquarium (TSA) Wildlife Rescue on the Road program and rescue vehicle made its first stops outside of Corpus Christi!
On March 2nd, the Texas State Aquarium held the Grand Opening of the new Port of Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue.
Reliant and the Texas State Aquarium (TSA) are coming together to expand coastal wildlife rescue and education efforts across the Lone Star State.
The Texas State Aquarium is thrilled to welcome guests back for Halloween under the sea with its annual Boo! In the Blue event.
The Texas State Aquarium reported a record year in 2021 for both guest attendance and economic impact.
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) announced that the Texas State Aquarium was granted accreditation by AZA’s Independent Accreditation Commission.
The Texas State Aquarium Board of Directors announced that Jesse Gilbert was named President and CEO of the Texas State Aquarium, effective December 16, 2021.
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.
Read MoreThe Texas State Aquarium announces Sensory Sensitive Sundays will return in 2022. Every 3rd Sunday during the winter and spring months, families with children with sensory sensitivities will be able to enjoy the Aquarium in a quieter, modified environment.