Texas State Aquarium

During weather events, from tropical storms to winter freezes, the Aquarium and our Wildlife Rescue operations must be ready to care for our resident animals and potentially care for wildlife impacted by the storm. Jesse Gilbert, President and CEO of the Texas State Aquarium, discussed with The Weather Channel how we closely monitor weather conditions and prepared for Hurricane Beryl. Not only is our Wildlife Rescue program the leading program in the nation, but our Wildlife Response Operations Center, is the country's only emergency operations center dedicated to wildlife. Working with our partners, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas General Land Office, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, National Park Service, U.S. Coast Guard, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and Port Corpus Christi, we are prepared to handle large numbers of animals in need of rescue and rehabilitation during extreme weather conditions. Watch the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/gUfmMJT4

The PORT-Able Learning Lab is here and our AquaTeens are loving it! You can too! ⚛️ Join us for a three-day open house, open your eyes to the world of possibilities in working in a field of science or technology. Learning Undefeated, the Port Corpus Christi and the Texas State Aquarium are thrilled to bring the PORT-Able Learning Lab to the Texas State Aquarium. This three-day event will offer k-12 students, and the public, a unique learning experience that uses immersive reality, light, sound and touchscreen walls to explore science, technology, engineering and math. Our guests can enjoy this experience completely free of charge! The PORT-Able lab will be here: 📅 Friday, July 19 🕙 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 📅 Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 🕙 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Learning Undefeated, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings life-changing STEM education and career opportunities to underserved communities.

Learning Undefeated, the Port Corpus Christi and the Texas State Aquarium are thrilled to bring the PORT-Able Learning Lab to the Texas State Aquarium’s AquaTeen Academy. This three-day event will offer high school students, and the public, a unique learning experience that uses immersive reality, light, sound and touchscreen walls to explore science, technology, engineering and math. The Port of Corpus Christi PORT-Able Learning Lab is part of the Port of Corpus Christi’s commitment to support STEM education, and we are bringing this amazing, hands-on laboratory to the Texas State Aquarium! Join us for a three-day open house, open your eyes to the world of possibilities in working in a field of science or technology. Learning Undefeated, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings life-changing STEM education and career opportunities to underserved communities.

Our Center for Wildlife Rescue has admitted eight hurricane-evacuated birds from Houston. These Mississippi Kite fledglings are now in our Bird Intensive Care Unit, receiving round-the-clock care from our Wildlife Rescue Team. With hand-feedings three times a day and close monitoring, we're working hard on their rehabilitation. Once these birds are stronger and have grown a bit more, the goal is for them to undergo live prey tests to prepare for their return to the wild just in time for fall migration. ✨ Your support makes rescue stories like this happen. If you would like to help, simply text RESCUE to 501501 and donate $10.* or visit our website to find more ways you can get involved. https://bit.ly/464bTLQ *A $10.00 donation will be added to your mobile bill. Messaging & Data Rates May Apply. Go to https://bit.ly/411kv3i for terms and help. Go to https://bit.ly/49XnT3j com for Privacy Policy. **The Aquarium admitted these fledglings as part of their emergency response to large-scale wildlife disasters. Due to avian influenza, the Rescue Center is currently not accepting avian patients.

We are thrilled to be the venue host for Coastal Bend Bays Foundation's 22nd Annual Conservation & Environmental Stewardship Awards Banquet on Wednesday, November 13, from 5:30pm-9:00pm! This special evening honors outstanding Coastal Bend environmental champions – organizations, educators, industry leaders, volunteers, and businesses – while supporting the vital cause of improving the health of our #CoastalBend's waterways and wildlife. 🌊🐢���

This weekend, the Texas State Aquarium proudly celebrated our 34th anniversary! On July 6, 1990, we officially opened our doors to the public. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our guests, staff, members, donors, and followers who have made our mission of education, inspiration, and conservation possible over the past 34 years. We are especially grateful to the Junior League of Corpus Christi, the local Jaycees, and Leadership Corpus Christi Alumni (LCCA) for their vision starting in 1969 to build the local Aquarium. Your unwavering support has been instrumental in our journey, and we couldn't have come this far without you. Thank you for being a part of our history.

We are grateful to have been hosted by Hance Scarborough, LLP at the Texas State Society's Breakfast Club again in Washington, D.C. We appreciated the opportunity to discuss our mission and the initiatives taking place at our Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue at the Texas State Aquarium.

Did you catch us on The Weather Channel over the weekend? Just a couple of weeks ago, during Tropical Storm Alberto, while we were moving staff back and forth due to flooded roads on North Beach to take care of the animals, we met Molly McCollum and her crew from The Weather Channel. Fast forward two weeks, and we reconnected to talk about preparations and lessons learned during Alberto. It was broadcasted live at a national level, providing a great opportunity to share our experiences, spotlight our Wildlife Response Operations, and emphasize the importance of being prepared. 🌧️🐠 Shout out to The Weather Channel! Keep up the great coverage to keep Texas informed.

⚠️ Important Announcement ⚠️ Due to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Beryl around the Coastal Bend, the Texas State Aquarium will be closed on Sunday, July 7, and Monday, July 8, 2024. Our staff at the Aquarium and the Wildlife Rescue Center are diligently preparing for the storm's arrival. Current preparations include deploying flood control devices and relocating outdoor animals for their safety. Additionally, the Aquarium’s Wildlife Response Operation Center (WROC) will be on standby to respond to any wildlife affected by the storm. We hope you all are taking the necessary precautions to stay safe during the storm. Stay strong, South Texas—we got this! 💪 #TexasStrong

🦈 Shark Week is almost here, and the Texas State Aquarium has the largest screen to watch the show! We are excited to welcome Associate Research Scientist Dr. Kesley Banks from the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi as a host for our 'Let's Talk Sharks' presentation at the Texas State Aquarium on Friday, July 12th, at 11:30 a.m. Don’t miss this special event, where Dr. Banks will deliver a packed-to-the-gills educational experience for visitors at the Aquarium’s Caribbean Sea Exhibit. #SharkWeek #CorpusChristiTX