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University of Texas Pan American Coastal Studies Lab, located in Isla Blanca Park at the south end of the Island, 956-761-2644 The U.T.P.A. Coastal Studies Lab,, has aquarium displays of fish and other marine life indigenous to the area, as well as an extensive shell collection. The lab is open Sunday-Friday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Map powered by MapPress
Laguna Madre Nature Trail and Birding Center, at the South Padre Island Convention Center. 956-748-3607 Next to the Convention Centre and Whaling Wall No. 53, the Laguna Madre Nature Trail is a 1,500-foot boardwalk that extends across four acres of wetlands. Containing informative signs about dune systems and bird species that frequent the area, the nature trail provides visitors with the opportunity to observe many species of birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat. The idea of the Laguna Madre Nature Trail was conceived by naturalist Ed Hawkins. It is dedicated to his memory. Both the Whaling Wall and nature trail are always open to the public free of charge and can be accessed through the circle driveway leading up to the Convention Centre. The South Padre Island Convention Centre is located at 7355 Padre Blvd. at the north end of town. The new Birding Center include a boardwalk, seven bird blinds and a five-story tower with views of the Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico. Map powered by MapPress
Sea Turtle Inc, 6617 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597 956-761-4511 Sea Turtle, Inc., a non-profit organization founded in 1978, was the home of Ila Loetscher, known by many as the “Turtle Lady.” Ms. Loetscher dedicated her life to saving and rehabilitating sea turtles, including the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. Educational shows featuring the turtles are given on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. A donation of $2 is requested at the door. Also visit the Turtle Store, Jewelry, Clothing, Books, and more. Proceeds from all items in our online store benefit the mission and programs of Sea Turtle, Inc. Map powered by MapPress
Dolphin Research and Sealife Nature Center, 110 N Garcia, Port Isabel, TX 78597 at the Light House Square. 956-943-6626 Discover the spectacular diversity of nature which South Padre Island has to offer. Touch tanks and species found from the area. Learn about dolphins in the wild & sea life. Map powered by MapPress
Port Isabel Lighthouse, Lighthouse Square, Port Isabel, TX 78578 956-943-2262 The Point Isabel Lighthouse. Map powered by MapPress
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