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Attractions

Visit Sea Turtle, Inc.

Meet resident sea turtles and learn how rescue and rehabilitation work, with indoor exhibits and outdoor habitats in one visit.

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The lagoon-side dock at Sea Turtle, Inc., photographed in 2023
Photo: Spheroidite · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped to fit

The practical part

Plan this visit

Where
6617 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island
Cost
Paid admission; children through age four enter free. Check the age bands and current rates before visiting.
When to go
The visitor page lists Tuesday–Sunday, with seasonal closing times and Monday maintenance closures.
Make room for
Leave room for a self-guided visit and one of the day's talks.

Will it suit your group?

A good starting point for curious children and adults. This is observation and learning, not an opportunity to touch or feed turtles.

Weather and alternatives

Some buildings are climate-controlled, but habitats and the connecting boardwalk are exposed. Choose the indoor portions during showers; this is not an entirely indoor attraction.

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Information checked 2026-09-05. Hours, fees and availability can change. Sea Turtle, Inc. visitor information is the place to confirm your visit. Saving an outing does not book it.

What you can actually do

Walk through the rehabilitation and education facilities, see resident turtles, and check the day's educational presentations. The operator describes a self-guided visit, so you can pause where your family is interested rather than keeping up with a tour.

Make the visit work for your family

Ask about the next talk when you arrive, then explore while you wait. Bring a cover-up after beach time: the visitor information requires appropriate clothing. Keep hands out of the habitats and leave feeding to staff.

Pair the visit with the Birding Center if everyone wants more wildlife. For a simpler day, choose this as your one main attraction and leave time to eat and rest afterward.