Press Releases

2025

March 5, 2025 – Texas State Aquarium Honored at Texas Capitol and Showcases Wildlife Rescue & Conservation Efforts

February 6, 2025 – Texas State Aquarium Rescues Over 700 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Amid January 2025 Cold Weather

January 20, 2025 – Texas State Aquarium Closing Tuesday, January 21, Due to Cold Weather

January 14, 2025 – Over 275 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Released Back into the Gulf of Mexico

January 13, 2025 – Massive Sea Turtle Rescue Underway in Corpus Christi: Texas State Aquarium Rescues Nearly 300 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles

 

2024

December 30, 2024 – Texas State Aquarium Welcomes 18 Endangered Sea Turtles from New England

November 21,2024 – Texas State Aquarium’s Rescue Otter Fisher Captures Hearts Around the World

September 20, 2024 – Texas State Aquarium’s Wildlife Rescue Team Assists in the Evacuation, Rehabilitation, and Release of Hurricane-Displaced Mississippi Kites

August 28, 2024 – Texas State Aquarium Partners with Raising Cane’s for Special Fundraising Event

July 24, 2024 – Manager Appointed for Wildlife Response Operations Center at Texas State Aquarium 

July 16, 2024 – Texas State Aquarium’s Center for Wildlife Rescue Admits Eight Hurricane-Evacuated Birds from Houston

July 1, 2024 – Sink Your Teeth into Shark Week and Dive into Adventure at Texas State Aquarium

June 19, 2024 – Texas State Aquarium Adjusts Operational Hours Due To Tropical Storm Alberto

June 13, 2024 – Texas State Aquarium’s Wildlife Response Operations Center (WROC) Prepared for Active Hurricane Season on the Gulf Coast

June 11, 2024 – USPS Issues Texas State Aquarium’s ‘Daisy’ as Spotlight in Protect Sea Turtles Commemorative Forever Stamp 

May 23, 2024 – Dive into Memorial Day Weekend and Beat the Heat: Unforgettable Experiences Await at Texas State Aquarium!

May 22, 2024 – Texas State Aquarium ranked among Top 5 Best Aquariums in the nation by USA Today’s 10Best Readers Choice Awards

March 7, 2024 – Make a Splash This Spring Break: Extended Hours, New 4-D Movie, and Splash Park Return at Texas State Aquarium!

January 25, 2024 – Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rescue Team Successfully Treats and Releases Over 275 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles

January 12, 2024 –Texas State Aquarium Prepares for Impending Cold Front with Wildlife Rescue and Facility Readiness 

2023

July 3, 2023 – New H-E-B Splash Park at the Texas State Aquarium is Now Open!

June 13, 2023 – “Dream Night” For Families with Special Needs Held at the Texas State Aquarium

May 25, 2023 – Texas State Aquarium Welcomes Guests for Memorial Day Weekend: Extended Hours, Added Presentations, a New 4D Film

May 16, 2023 – New H-E-B Splash Park Opening this Summer at the Texas State Aquarium

March 23, 2023 – Texas State Aquarium’s Wildlife Rescue on the Road Program Embarks on Inaugural Trip… First Stop, Houston!

March 3, 2023 – Largest Wildlife Rescue Center in Texas Now Open

February 2, 2023 – Texas State Aquarium to Open the Largest Wildlife Rescue Center in Texas 

January 5, 2023 – Texas State Aquarium Celebrated the Holidays Saving Hundreds of Sea Turtles