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Texas State Aquarium

2710 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78402
361-881-1200
4.0 of 5 stars 171 Reviews
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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Austin
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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I paid $75 for my family of 5 to visit the above today and cannot remember the last time I was ripped off so badly. It takes an hour tops to see the various fish tanks then you camp out for an hour on concrete seats so your family has a place to sit for 3 pm dolphin show. The... More

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Littleton, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We were here for a 3-4 hours. Had lunch in the cafe which was as you would expect for such a place. Watched the dolphin show twice, which was great. Lots of school groups but the kids were well behaved and well supervised.

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San Antonio, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This awesome aquarium has provided an experience that many may never allow you. They allow you to reach into a large pool, and pet live stingrays.... They remove the stinger, which allows you to feel their smooth body float under your hand. They have a endless seeming tunnel of aquatic exhibits which allow you the sight(s) of a lifetime. If... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

It does not matter how old you are (e.g. someone who has seen & done that type of attitude) - this is a great place to visit. Great for kids and adults; the location being on the shore along with the great weather made it a fantastic visit. We arrived from the Corpus Christi city center via boat ferry; the... More

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covington texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Dolphin show was good but other than. That. And the jellyfish exhibit the rest of the aquarium was pretty boring and it was really expensive

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Corpus Christi
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

WE took our nearly 2 year old granddaughter to the aquarium in March.The admission,even for senior citizens,was a bit high,but the aquarium had really nice displays and some interactive exhibits.Kids could pet the stingrays,for instance.At the entrance,there is a childrens play area with waterspouts and the entrance is a "walk-through waterfall design.The displays are nicely designed and there are a... More

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Temple, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Excellent and educational. Marine animals and fish that you could actually see and touch. Excellent dolphine show.

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Corpus Christi, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We've been members for years, My kids have gone to the summer camps each year and loved it. A must see

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Austin, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The area flows well, and there are several performances which were short, interesting, and enjoyable.

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Rosenberg, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Okay, so I haven't been here since it opened and I could be biased since we just went to Aquarium of the Pacific last June BUT I was totally disappointed. Hardly anything to see inside and the outdoor dolphin show was like 5 min. Wasn't worth the cost of admission.

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