The Texas State Aquarium is a non-profit organization and public aquarium located in Corpus Christi, Texas. It was opened in 1990 and has since become a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The aquarium is home to over 300 species of animals, including sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, otters, and birds.

One of the main attractions at the Texas State Aquarium is the Hawn Wild Flight Theater, which features daily shows with trained birds of prey, parrots, and other birds. Visitors can also enjoy exhibits such as the Flower Gardens exhibit, which showcases the diverse marine life of the Gulf of Mexico, and the Otter Creek exhibit, where North American river otters play and swim.

Another popular exhibit is the Dolphin Bay exhibit, where visitors can watch bottlenose dolphins and learn about their behavior and biology. The aquarium also has an outdoor exhibit called the Caribbean Journey, which includes a touch tank where visitors can interact with rays, a 400,000-gallon shark habitat, and a replica of a Caribbean shipwreck.

In addition to its exhibits, the Texas State Aquarium also offers educational programs for visitors of all ages, including summer camps, field trips, and overnight programs. The aquarium is committed to conservation efforts and has participated in several projects aimed at preserving marine life and their habitats.