Texas State Aquarium

Enjoy more than 2,500 animals representing over 330 species at the Coastal Bend's most popular cultural attraction.

8 / 10
362
ratings
  • Phone

    (361) 881-1200

  • Website

    texasstateaquarium.org

  • Instagram

    No Instagram

  • X (Twitter)

    txstateaquarium

  • Facebook

    No Facebook

  • Type

    Aquarium

Address

2710 N Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi , TX 78402 United States

Comments / 78


Keywords:

dolphin show splash park sting ray cute aquariums wildlife quiet fish tours exhibits casual jellyfish stingrays pets staff well sea turtles clean jellies museums
Chris Chavez

I was pretty surprised with the new addition to the Aquarium , very nice clean and now worth the price of admission. Way to go Corpus, way to put it back into the city and bring in more tourist !!

Allen Arcade

The marsh pier is a great spot for photos of the aquarium , bridge , downtown and the Lexington. Come near closing time for best shots.

Savannah Austin

BEST AQUARIUM IN THE STATE ! The dolphin show is amazing get there an hour before show cause seating fills up QUICK. You can touch sting rays , and star fish ! And their jelly fish exhibit is amazing!

Jared Rauh

There are some really neat exhibits and everything was very well kept and organized . We saw the 11:30am dolphin show (free with admission) and loved it! Go here if you need a break from the beach

Sherwanda Coleman

Dolphin show was great!!!!! The aquarium is smaller than I thought it would be. It is right next to the Lexington and the Art Museum though. There are plenty of hotels , motels around it too. :-)

Social News Network

Great place to visit for the whole family! Exhibits are always added and improving so come again. Plus with the aquarium 's conservation and rehabilitation efforts, you're supporting a great cause too!

Lilith Eden

They have sea turtles , also they have petting areas where you can pet stingrays and sharks great for kids and educational !

Jeff Ford

Went on a road trip with family. Great place. Exhibits were nice with some great hands on experiences. Splash pad was a hit with my daughter.

Amanda R

Dolphin show was good and they had opportunities to touch stingrays , crabs , and even jelly fish ! The employees were available at each stop to answer questions and were so sweet.

reese osburn

Great for the family. Bring the kids swim clothes and towels in the summer so they can play in the splash park and you can sit down for a break.

Yessika Rodriguez

Great place to visit. A few animal encounter where you can pet mini sharks and sting rays plus great shows with dolphins and exotic birds.

Ashley Rios

I love touching the sting rays and the aquarium is always improving the customer experience.

Kevin Walker

The Aquarium offers a full-day's worth of activities and exhibits and is worth visiting again and again.

Matthew Ward

Looking for a quiet place to relax while your little one has fun? There is a children activity room on the third floor where kids can do crafts, do puppet shows and puzzles while you sit for a bit.

Spicy

The dolphin show is a must! Wonderful staff , surprisingly good sandwiches ! Don't miss the cute otters either!

Debi Fitzsimmons

Great for all ages. Don't miss the dolphin show and the bird show. We always have a wonderful time and they are always adding and improving. Excellent aquarium .

Matthew Ward

Dollar admission days are on the first Sunday in December and MLK day. But just a heads up it'll be the busiest days at the Aquarium too. 7,000-8,000 people and a line lasting around an hour.

Matthew Ward

If you're visiting during the Summer or other busy times of the year, pre-purchase your tickets at the Aquarium website and you can skip the line . Just redeem your printed tickets at guest services.

Pamela Sanchez

Awesome aquarium ! They have a pretty awesome dolphin show and the heb splash park is a must for the little ones :)

Ed Garcia

Get your trays of fish to feed the dolphins early. They give you a ticket to redeem when it's time for the show. They only have a limited amount of trays. I you wait till show time it's too late.

Andres Elizondo

The jellyfish exhibit is my personal favorite

Matthew Ward

When you get your tickets at admissions make sure you get a schedule and a map. Makes planning your itinerary a lot easier and you won't miss your favorite show.

Ana B.

A membership is well worth the money! We use it all the time! :)

Tracy Ruggles

Stop supporting the captivity of porpoises, dolphins and orcas. Your money would be better spent helping conservation efforts for these animals to survive and thrive in the wild.

Mike Ruíz

The atmosphere is AWESOME!!! Great learning experience for all ages. Family fun!

Catheryne H

Dolphin show was great but the employees stationed around the aquarium really know their marine life !

The Wandering Wallaces

The shows are great, the staff is very knowledgeable , and the kids love it!

Jonathan Forney

I really like the structure , it encourages walking. Cool exhibits too

Debi Fitzsimmons

Excellent aquarium . Great for any and all ages. They are always adding and improving. Great shows, exhibits , and splash park .

Allen Arcade

Get to the dolphin shows early for shaded seating. Schedules at the entrance.

NASA

On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle reached the surface of the moon, and "the Eagle has landed" was heard around the world. You can see a real eagle, Grace, in the Eagle Pass exhibit . Read more

Stephen Berry

Awesome and clean ! Anything ocean related is my zen

Lupe Ruiz

First time here and we love it. My kids wanna go again!

Dawn R

The Dolphin show was cute , loved the jellyfish and the sea horses too...Don't forget to pet the stingrays ...:}

Glenn Barnett

Incredible facility but $35.00/adult ticket is over the top.

Matthew Ward

Want to get splashed by a Dolphin during the show? There's a higher chance of that if you sit on the left side of the arena.

Happler

The dolphin show is great. And make sure your kids have swim wear for the splash park .

John Eitniear

The Texas State aquarium Is a excellent place to Visit !

Joanna Jackson

Remember to bring swimsuits for kiddos! They have a great splash pad .

Cevahir Gul

beautiful aquarium , highly recommended

Jan Harris

A little expensive . We enjoyed the animal shows

Sara

Love this place!!! Great for kids to learn

Brad Lovell

Love it and there is a lot to see . Staff is great well worth it

Ann Hiteshew

You can touch a lot of sea animals

Rick Gonzalez

Great Dolphin show , but get there early...

Booker Fajardo

Fun, fun, fun

Jennifer Ann Garcia

Get here early to enjoy the splash park and get a shaded table cuz it gets crowded early

Stephanie Dwilson

Love this place! Catch the dolphin show 😊

Matthew Ward

Off-season hours for the splash park are 10-3 on weekdays and 11-4 on weekends. The splash park will be open until November 1st.

Melissa H

They offer a military discount with ID!

Similar places nearby :

Exhibit
Hawn Wild Flight Theater

Get there early so you can get a good seat. It really fills up fast. - Chris

Zoo Exhibit
Sea Lab

Best camp for kids! - Cassandra Gibson

7.1
Aquarium
Dolphin Bay

Folks start arriving one hour prior to show. Get there early or be prepared to stand. - Mark Cross

7.4
Pet Supplies Store
Petco

Check your food bags for holes. They have RATS here! - Robin M.

8.6
Pet Supplies Store
PetSmart

Banfield vet center rocks. So nice and caring. Plus the animal coverage is worth it. - Clay Rodriguez

9.0
Boat / Ferry
USS Lexington Museum On The Bay

Amazing place but can get crowded in summer. This is a great tribute to our navy and veterans. - Adam Kushner

6.4
Seafood
Pier 99

Get shrimp and calamari! Both are fantastic!!! - Kelly Brown

6.1
Seafood
Blackbeard's

Fried mushroom appetizers.....yummy with the homemade ranch. Scallops and catfish are delish! Very friendly wait staff. - Nikki Gaylord