South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center

The South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center is a sanctuary for birds, alligators and other animals. Walk across the 3,300-foot boardwalk and take photographs of the bright plants and animals that live there. There are also five bird blinds you can visit. Dogs aren't allowed on the boardwalks.

Visitors love coming to this nature center to learn about the various animals and to show kids what animals look like up close. If you've never fed a tortoise or an alligator, then this place is for you!

You can see live footage of the center here.

A lot of the park is run by friendly and helpful volunteers. If you'd like to volunteer, check out their volunteer page here.

Check out Rabago Creative Wildlife on Instagram to see amazing pictures!

The center is open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You'll find it on Padre Boulevard, on South Padre Island, Texas.

Habitats

See the gorgeous habitats of the birds and alligators of Texas at this nature center. You can pay for a guided birding tour, which is limited to 10 participants, to get a lovely view of the bright birds visiting the area.

If you're looking to see rescued alligators, then you can visit the Alligator Sanctuary. The sanctuary has an alligator called Big Padre, which is 50 years old and weighs nearly 1,000 pounds. You can even have the chance to hold a juvenile alligator or non-venomous snake there.

Weddings

Thanks to the beautiful nature and animals at the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, this center has an amazing backdrop for your upcoming event. The center is a wonderful venue for weddings, meetings, reunions and field trips. The facility can be rented there; it can hold up to 250 people, with the back deck seating up to 100 people.

Gift shop

The Nature Gift Store has a variety of toys, books and other souvenirs that can educate your kids about the animals of Texas. Take home something unique and special from this gift shop.

The center costs $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, and $5 for children between 4 and 12 years old. Children under 4 years old are free.

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