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The Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi is a private conservation organization and aquarium facility dedicated to protecting marine wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The aquarium’s numerous exhibits feature dolphins, jellyfish, stingrays, crabs, urchins, and a host of fish. However, its displays are not limited exclusively to water dwellers.

The aquarium also provides a habitat for a number of local species of birds, otters, and alligators and turtles. Visitors can navigate the aquarium individually or take part in one of the facility’s daily interactive presentations. It also has a water park as well as a mock archaeological dig site for children to enjoy.

2710 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78402, Phone: 361-881-1200

Texas State Aquarium (3 hours 10 min)
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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