Part of the aquarium`s mission is to support wildlife conservation.The Texas State Aquarium works with Texas Parks and Wildlife to rescue injured marine animals every day. Most animals brought to the aquarium`s Wildlife Rescue Center are injured due to human interaction, whether directly or indirectly. This can include entanglement in fishing line, nets, or lures, and even illegal harassment and shootings.
If you see an injured animal, do not try to capture the animal yourself. Even when injured, wild animals can be dangerous and cause injuries. If the injured animal you found is not one of the species we can accept, visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife website to find a rehabilitation center that can.
With the use of the Flint Hills Resources Center, the Texas State Aquarium offers virtual classrooms to provide an interactive, virtual visit to the different exhibits.
The Texas State Aquarium offers students from Kindergarten through 8th grade the opportunity to explore science topics with live animals through their homeschool program, mini-camps, and overnight programs.
The aquarium works hard to remove waste and debris from local beaches through our Adopt-A-Beach program in order to make them better for people and animals alike.