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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

  • Friday, December 13th Guided Birding Tour
    Friday, December 13th Guided Birding Tour
    Fri, Dec 13
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 13, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 13, 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, December 14th Guided Birding Tour
    Saturday, December 14th Guided Birding Tour
    Sat, Dec 14
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 14, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 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!
  • Saturday, December 14th Afternoon Guided Birding Tour
    Saturday, December 14th Afternoon Guided Birding Tour
    Sat, Dec 14
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 14, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:50 PM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 14, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:50 PM
    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!
  • Sunday Funday, December 15th Afternoon Guided Birding Tour
    Sunday Funday, December 15th Afternoon Guided Birding Tour
    Sun, Dec 15
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 15, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:50 PM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 15, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:50 PM
    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!
  • Monday, December 16th Guided Birding Tour
    Monday, December 16th Guided Birding Tour
    Mon, Dec 16
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 16, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 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!
  • Wednesday, December 18th Guided Birding Tour
    Wednesday, December 18th Guided Birding Tour
    Wed, Dec 18
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 18, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 18, 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, December 19th Guided Birding Tour
    Thursday, December 19th Guided Birding Tour
    Thu, Dec 19
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 19, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 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!
  • Friday, December 20th Guided Birding Tour
    Friday, December 20th Guided Birding Tour
    Fri, Dec 20
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 20, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 20, 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, December 21st Guided Birding Tour
    Saturday, December 21st Guided Birding Tour
    Sat, Dec 21
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 21, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 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!
  • Saturday, December 21st Afternoon Guided Birding Tour
    Saturday, December 21st Afternoon Guided Birding Tour
    Sat, Dec 21
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 21, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:50 PM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 21, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:50 PM
    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!
  • Monday, December 23rd Guided Birding Tour
    Monday, December 23rd Guided Birding Tour
    Mon, Dec 23
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 23, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 23, 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, December 24th Guided Birding Tour
    Tuesday, December 24th Guided Birding Tour
    Tue, Dec 24
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 24, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 24, 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, December 27th Guided Birding Tour
    Friday, December 27th Guided Birding Tour
    Fri, Dec 27
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 27, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 27, 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, December 28th Guided Birding Tour
    Saturday, December 28th Guided Birding Tour
    Sat, Dec 28
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 28, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 28, 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, December 28th Afternoon Guided Birding Tour
    Saturday, December 28th Afternoon Guided Birding Tour
    Sat, Dec 28
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 28, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:50 PM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 28, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:50 PM
    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!
  • Sunday Funday, December 29th Afternoon Guided Birding Tour
    Sunday Funday, December 29th Afternoon Guided Birding Tour
    Sun, Dec 29
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 29, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:50 PM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 29, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:50 PM
    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!
  • Monday, December 30th Guided Birding Tour
    Monday, December 30th Guided Birding Tour
    Mon, Dec 30
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 30, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 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!
  • Tuesday, December 31st Guided Birding Tour
    Tuesday, December 31st Guided Birding Tour
    Tue, Dec 31
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Dec 31, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Dec 31, 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.

  • Tours are posted on a monthly basis since guide availability can vary from month to month. 

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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