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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, October 8th Guided Birding Tour
    Tuesday, October 8th Guided Birding Tour
    Tue, Oct 08
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Oct 08, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Oct 08, 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, October 10th Guided Birding Tour
    Thursday, October 10th Guided Birding Tour
    Thu, Oct 10
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Oct 10, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Oct 10, 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, October 11th Guided Birding Tour
    Friday, October 11th Guided Birding Tour
    Fri, Oct 11
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Oct 11, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Oct 11, 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, October 12th Guided Birding Tour
    Saturday, October 12th Guided Birding Tour
    Sat, Oct 12
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Oct 12, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Oct 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!
  • Tuesday, October 15th Guided Birding Tour
    Tuesday, October 15th Guided Birding Tour
    Tue, Oct 15
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Oct 15, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Oct 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!
  • Friday, October 18th Guided Birding Tour
    Friday, October 18th Guided Birding Tour
    Fri, Oct 18
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Oct 18, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Oct 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!
  • Tuesday, October 22nd Guided Birding Tour
    Tuesday, October 22nd Guided Birding Tour
    Tue, Oct 22
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Oct 22, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Oct 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!
  • Thursday, October 24th Guided Birding Tour
    Thursday, October 24th Guided Birding Tour
    Thu, Oct 24
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Oct 24, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Oct 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, October 25th Guided Birding Tour
    Friday, October 25th Guided Birding Tour
    Fri, Oct 25
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Oct 25, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Oct 25, 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, October 29th Guided Birding Tour
    Tuesday, October 29th Guided Birding Tour
    Tue, Oct 29
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Oct 29, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Oct 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!
  • Thursday, October 31st Guided Birding Tour
    Thursday, October 31st Guided Birding Tour
    Thu, Oct 31
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
    Oct 31, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
    South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
    Oct 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.

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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