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Texas State Aquarium

2710 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78402
361-881-1200
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Type: Aquariums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Get a close up look at underwater life of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean at this 9-acre marine life aquarium, which also features birds and... more » Owner description: Get a close up look at underwater life of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean at this 9-acre marine life aquarium, which also features birds and other animal species. Exhibits include a swamp complete with alligator and a sea turtle tank, and ongoing demos keep you well entertained. « less
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Seattle, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

For $20 per person I'd have expected much more of a show and exhibits. We were done in a half hour. Right next door is the 'Lex' for $12. Spent five hours first day and had awesome lunch for $6. Another thing, 'Lex' receives no gov't funding. Runs on sales, donations and devoted volunteers.

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Kansas City, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

The sharks and starfish weren't there when we visited. Good ticket prices. Take your time and watch the animal shows! Won't take you very long to walk thru the entire thing.

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We took my 8-year old girl and my friend's 9-year old boy here, and they loved it! Great exhibits outside on the lower level; don't miss those! Only thing it lacked from my vantage point was a tropical display... but this is the Texas aquarium, not the Caribbean aquarium. So I can't fault them there. Food in the food court... More

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Weslaco, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

this place never disappoints. you can take children of all ages. just be careful with the little ones not getting too close to the dolphin tank.

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We took out 10 year old son and his best friend for the weekend. They loved the aquarium and did we. The splash park was so much fun for the kids. Plan on taking swim suits for the kids plus towels.

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See 2 more reviews by DavidfromHitchin for Corpus Christi
Houston, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We went as a couple and it was fine. Pretty crowded with kids wandering all over, some attended, some not. If we had had kids, though, it would've been amazing. The exhibits are cool, but the outdoor area is the best. The stingray touch tank was great; someone was there explaining the stingrays and how they removed their barbs. Kids... More

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See 2 more reviews by bethpo for Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This place is the most beautiful attraction for family in corpus Christi tx. Great shows! My kids had so much fun. Shows are 15 min Long. My favorite show were the birds! Great animal encounters. Aquarium is wonderful. Some fish know that you are there to watch them. They even get near the glass for pictures.

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Portland, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I don't know where to even start. From beginning to end we had a wonderful visit even though it was raining. The shows went on anyway, they brought animals into the lobby, it was excellent.

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See 3 more reviews by phkcctx for Corpus Christi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

Great family atmosphere, fun, and food. Make sure to call first to find out the dolphin show because I missed it. In all you get to touch stingrays, and sharks. This place is awesome. Also their water park opens on the weekends. Great place.

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

My daughter loved the Dolphins! That was here favorite and the little splash park was cute. So much sea life to see there. We are regular Sea World San Antonio goers but the aquarium definately had more life to see.

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