Austin - Capital of Texas Aquarium This aquatic science center planned for Austin will work to expand the knowledge, awareness and concern of visitors about local and worldwide aquatic habitats. If you like the idea of a cultural institution which offers education, recreation and economic development for the Austin community, find out how you can help make this future learning center a reality. Corpus Christi - Texas State Aquarium Located on 7.3 arces on Corpus Christi Beach, this popular aquatic tourist attraction has welcomed over 5 million visitors since its grand opening in 1990. The Texas State Aquarium is dedicated to fostering a better understanding and appreciation of the Gulf of Mexico, and eventually, the Caribbean Sea.
Dallas World Aquarium & Zoological Garden With more than 85,000 gallons of saltwater at the Dallas Aquarium, you'll see giant humphead wrasses, stingrays, endangered green sea turtles, rare leafy seadragons, and other intriguing marine life. You'll also see the world's largest freshwater aquarium, and can walk through a South American rainforest. Texas Maps Why get lost or have to ask for directions? From your About Texas for Visitors Guide, Ronnie S. Hilliard, know where you're going and how to get there by using these maps of cities and towns in Texas. Texas Waterparks From your About Texas for Visitors Guide, Ronnie S. Hilliard provides a clickable location map that shows where waterparks are located throughout the state. Just click on a location and Ronnie gives you some general park information, and includes an online web site link where you can learn more. Village of Surfside - Sea Center Texas Located in nearby Lake Jackson, this 11 million dollar saltwater fish hatchery showcases a 22,000 square foot hatchery building that houses redfish and speckled trout brood fish, producing over 20 million fingerlings a year. The hatchery includes "touch tanks" for children, as well as three other aquariums, and a five acre freshwater wetlands site for outdoor nature walks. Wyland Galleries of Texas Wyland is famous worldwide for his Whaling Wall murals. Take the time to stop in and view his sealife artwork at any one of his galleries located in Texas. Return to the U.S. Attractions Index
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