Sea Center Texas
category : Museums
Sea Center Texas is a marine aquarium, fish hatchery and nature center operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The site’s visitor center educates through interpretive displays, a “touch tank” and aquariums depicting native Texas habitats including a salt marsh, jetty, reef and open Gulf exhibits. The Gulf aquarium houses nurse sharks, large red drum, gray snapper, Atlantic spadefish, and the state record moray eel. The center offers a variety of educational programs that promote the wise use and conservation of Texas' marine resources.Self-guided visitor center tours are available during normal operational hours. It is not necessary for small groups or families to make reservations. Groups of 30 or more are asked to call and make a reservation for a self guided visitor center tour.
Sea Center Texas was established through a partnership with The Dow Chemical Company, the Coastal Conservation Association, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Admission: Admission is Free, but donations are appreciated.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday
Address: 300 Medical Drive
Phone: 979-292-0100
Our Email: seacenter@tpwd.state.tx.us
Our Website:www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/seacenter/
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