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Welcome to the Texas Gulf Coast region Zoo & Aquarium listings. AZA (American Zoo & Aquarium Association) accredited groups are listed as well as noteworthy wildlife refuges.
Gladys Porter Zoo
500 Ringgold Street
Brownsville, TX 78520-7998
Tel: (956) 546-7187 Fax: (956) 541-4940
E-Mail: admin@gpz.org
The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor oriented zoological and botanical park dedicated to the preservation of nature. The Gladys Porter Zoo is located on 31-acres in central Brownsville. Additional Zoo facilities include: Administrativeoffice, Education building, four concession stands, gift shop, work shop, animal diet kitchen, clinic and off-display breeding areas through education, conservation and research.
Texas State Aquarium
2710 N Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78402-1097
Tel: (361) 881-1200 Fax: (361) 881-1257
E-Mail: mermaid@txstateaq.org
Come. Sea. Discover the amazing underwater world of the Texas State Aquarium. Travel an aquatic journey from the shore to the depths of the Gulf of Mexico and have the opportunity to experience dive shows, animal feedings, training sessions, and "hands on" programs with sharks and stingrays. Thousands of animals representing over 250 species, displayed in entertaining and educational exhibits, are ready to enchant, entertain and inspire you.
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