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.
Please click below to find photos and b-roll of the facility and animals at the Aquarium. All credits go to Texas State Aquarium.
Customers can mention Texas State Aquarium fundraiser at the register, and Raising Cane’s will donate 15% of net sales to the Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue at the Texas State Aquarium. Thank you to Raising Cane’s for being a champion of Texas wildlife and advancing our mission!
United States Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander, Michael L. Griffin has recently retired and accepted a new role at the Wildlife Response Operations Center (WROC) as the Emergency Management Specialist.
Within days of notification, Texas State Aquarium’s Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue received eight Mississippi Kite fledglings into its Bird Intensive Care Unit after Hurricane Beryl left the Houston area and its local wildlife with significant damage.
The Texas State Aquarium has plenty of jaw-some opportunities where you can learn more about our oceans’ top predators, their habits and characteristics.
Due to weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution, the Texas State Aquarium will be closed on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
The Texas State Aquarium is pleased to announce that the Wildlife Response Operations Center (WROC) stands ready to assist and care for Corpus Christi and South Texas coastal wildlife this hurricane season.
United States Postal Service (USPS), in collaboration with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and National Park Service (NPS), issued an eight-stamp Protect Sea Turtles collection to bring awareness to the endangered sea turtle population and to wildlife conservation efforts.
This Memorial Day weekend the Texas State Aquarium is extending its hours for the summer and introducing a new animal presentation to the schedule.
Over the last few weeks, readers across Texas cast their ballots in an online poll for their favorite Aquarium. Texas State Aquarium was ranked #5 for Best Aquarium in North America!
This Spring Break, March 9-17, the Texas State Aquarium is the place to be. Guests can enjoy up-close animal encounters, a new 4-D film on the life of sea turtles, the return of the Splash Park, added animal presentations, among other wild activities.
Following the severe cold front on January 15th that sent temperatures in South Texas plummeting below freezing, the Texas State Aquarium Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue activated its emergency plans and protocols in response to a sea turtle cold-stunning event.
In anticipation of the cold front set to impact Texas in the coming days, the Texas State Aquarium has initiated a comprehensive emergency response plan to safeguard both coastal wildlife and its main aquarium facilities.
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.