Aquatic Life Attractions

Aquatic species are interacting with visitors all around the Gulf Coast. Allow the relaxing coastal sensations to wash over you as these graceful creatures float, shimmer, skitter, and sway their way through your interactions.

Play with Penguins at Moody Gardens
Look up at the 1.5-million-gallon Aquarium Pyramid at Moody Gardens in Galveston for a breathtaking vista. Sign up ahead of time for special animal interactions, such as the chance to paint with a penguin.
Downtown Aquarium Houston
At Houston's Downtown Aquarium, you can learn about the creatures that dwell in a variety of water environments, including a deep-sea shipwreck, the Sunken Temple exhibit, and Stingray Reef, which features live, touchable stingrays.
Meet the Dolphins (and Their Marine Friends)
During a fast tour on the Mama Mia at the South Padre Island Dolphin Research & Sealife Nature Center, get your sea legs and meet a dolphin family. Once you've returned to shore, visit their aquarium to learn about natural marine species in touch tanks such as starfish, crabs, and octopus.
Make Coastal Connections
At Sea Center Texas, a marine aquarium, fish hatchery, and nature center in Lake Jackson, listen to the peaceful whisper of Texas' grassy wetlands and connect with the varied ecosystems at each regionally themed exhibit. Before leaving, feel the rough edges, quick fins, and pokey legs of native sea critters in the touch tank.
Cheer on the Sea Turtles
Come to Sea Turtle Inc. and be inspired by the gentle strength of the rehabilitating sea turtles on South Padre Island. Your vacation will be infused with the spirit of their return to the wild.
Explore the Texas State Aquarium
In Corpus Christi, take a relaxing tour of the Texas State Aquarium, which features ecosystems from all over the world. The Aquarium's inspirational message of conservation and connection to nature provides the ideal setting for interacting with the sea creatures that call it home.
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