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Guided Birding Tours

Experience the stunning bird life of South Padre Island with ease on an early morning stroll along our boardwalk. Our Naturalist Educators will guide you through the breathtaking tidal lands along the Laguna Madre Bay and our local freshwater oasis. Join us for a memorable adventure!

Upcoming Tours

  • Tuesday, November 12th Guided Birding Tour
    Tuesday, November 12th Guided Birding Tour
    Tue, Nov 12
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Nov 12, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Nov 12, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Enjoy the amazing bird diversity of the Laguna Madre on a relaxing and educational birding tour of the boardwalk with our Naturalists!
  • Thursday, November 14th Guided Birding Tour
    Thursday, November 14th Guided Birding Tour
    Thu, Nov 14
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Nov 14, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Nov 14, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Enjoy the amazing bird diversity of the Laguna Madre on a relaxing and educational birding tour of the boardwalk with our Naturalists!
  • Friday, November 15th Guided Birding Tour
    Friday, November 15th Guided Birding Tour
    Fri, Nov 15
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Nov 15, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Nov 15, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Enjoy the amazing bird diversity of the Laguna Madre on a relaxing and educational birding tour of the boardwalk with our Naturalists!
  • Saturday, November 16th Guided Birding Tour
    Saturday, November 16th Guided Birding Tour
    Sat, Nov 16
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Nov 16, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Nov 16, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Enjoy the amazing bird diversity of the Laguna Madre on a relaxing and educational birding tour of the boardwalk with our Naturalists!
  • Tuesday, November 19th Guided Birding Tour
    Tuesday, November 19th Guided Birding Tour
    Tue, Nov 19
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Nov 19, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Nov 19, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Enjoy the amazing bird diversity of the Laguna Madre on a relaxing and educational birding tour of the boardwalk with our Naturalists!
  • Thursday, November 21st Guided Birding Tour
    Thursday, November 21st Guided Birding Tour
    Thu, Nov 21
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Nov 21, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Nov 21, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Enjoy the amazing bird diversity of the Laguna Madre on a relaxing and educational birding tour of the boardwalk with our Naturalists!
  • Friday, November 22nd Guided Birding Tour
    Friday, November 22nd Guided Birding Tour
    Fri, Nov 22
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Nov 22, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Nov 22, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Enjoy the amazing bird diversity of the Laguna Madre on a relaxing and educational birding tour of the boardwalk with our Naturalists!
  • Tuesday, November 26th Guided Birding Tour
    Tuesday, November 26th Guided Birding Tour
    Tue, Nov 26
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Nov 26, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Nov 26, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Enjoy the amazing bird diversity of the Laguna Madre on a relaxing and educational birding tour of the boardwalk with our Naturalists!
  • Friday, November 29th Guided Birding Tour
    Friday, November 29th Guided Birding Tour
    Fri, Nov 29
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Nov 29, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Nov 29, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Enjoy the amazing bird diversity of the Laguna Madre on a relaxing and educational birding tour of the boardwalk with our Naturalists!
  • Saturday, November 30th Guided Birding Tour
    Saturday, November 30th Guided Birding Tour
    Sat, Nov 30
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Nov 30, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Nov 30, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Enjoy the amazing bird diversity of the Laguna Madre on a relaxing and educational birding tour of the boardwalk with our Naturalists!
Please Note:
  • To ensure your safety, we have limited our tours to 10 participants. To secure a spot, please make use of our reservation system below.

  • All registered participants will have access to one set of sanitized binoculars for their convenience.

  • At this time, tours are available to students aged 13+, adults, and seniors.

  • For your convenience, pricing includes general admission and any associated guided tour fees.

Gator Talks

Juvenile gator peers his head through a flower bush.

Join us for one of our daily educational Gator Talks and learn all about our Alligator Sanctuary, gator biology, and more!

Daily Schedule:
11:00am
1:30pm
3:30pm

Big Padre rests in the sun on the edge of his enclosure pond.
Big Padre is laying out in the sun, his jaw agape.

Get ready to meet Big Padre, the incredible 12 foot 6 inch male American Alligator, and other amazing rescued juvenile alligators! Join us for a thrilling Gator Talk and purchase an Adventure Package to hold and take a photo with a baby gator and snake! It's an absolute blast and an educational experience that the whole family will love!

Nature Meets ASL

1st Saturday of Every Month!

1:30 PM

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Join us and our wonderful ASL Interpreter, Mrs. Elena Garcia

on the first of every month for a Gator Talk!

Snake Talks

Ball Python head.

Discover the fascinating world of legless creatures by joining us to learn about one of the most misunderstood creatures on earth. With our expert guidance, you'll be able to debunk myths and unravel the mystery surrounding our legless neighbors.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday:
2:30 PM

Coiled up green snake.
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