CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — For just $11, visitors can enjoy an interactive guided tour at the Texas Sea Life Center on the Island, offering an inexpensive summer activity for the whole family.
The center functions primarily as a wildlife hospital, rescuing and rehabilitating sea turtles, shorebirds, and raptors, while also providing educational tours to the public.
"We're one of the cheapest attractions around. You get a lot of bank for your buck. It's $11 per person ages three and up," said Amanda Terry, Director of Rehabilitation at the Texas Sealife Center.
The 30 to 40-minute guided tour introduces visitors to a variety of animals, including approximately 40 sea turtles currently in rehabilitation.
"We have a lot of repeat customers that have been here since the beginning, but we also have people who have lived here for 15 years and say I never knew you guys existed," Terry said.
The center also features attractions that appeal specifically to children, including some trendy creatures from popular culture.
"We have some axolotls, and that's a big thing for kids right now. They're like,e 'I've never seen a real axolotl in real life!' It's a big Minecraft thing," Terry said.
The Texas Sea Life Center houses snakes, lizards, birds, and other reptiles, both indoors and outdoors, providing an educational experience in a single location.
All workers at the center are volunteers, and the center is donation-based.
Terry recommends calling ahead as schedules can get busy. Tours for the Texas Sealife Center are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
To schedule a tour or for more information, call The Texas Sealife Center at (361) 589-4023.
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