South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 1:30 PM for a special Gator Talk with Sign Language Interpretation by Mrs. Elena Garcia. This unique experience combines educational talks about alligators with American Sign Language, making wildlife education accessible to everyone. Don't miss this interactive opportunity to learn more about these fascinating creatures […]

Join us for the 29th Annual Winter Wildlife Expo (W.W.E), a unique 3-day event at the Hilton Garden Inn on South Padre Island! Get ready to immerse yourself in the natural splendor of South Texas and the lower Laguna Madre with distinguished guest speakers, engaging exhibits, diverse vendors, and exciting pre-expo field trips to the wildest places […]

Register for a fun and educational guided nature adventure along the Laguna Madre! Enjoy a special opportunity to explore some of the wildest natural environments in the Lower Laguna Madre area during the Winter Wildlife Expo pre-expo field trips happening February 3rd-5th! Participants will enjoy a variety of coastal habitats within the Laguna Atascosa National […]

Get ready for a hauntingly good time at the Spooky Night at the Birding Center on October 30, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM! This fun-filled event, held the day before Halloween, is the perfect pre-celebration for the spooky season, featuring a thrilling night walk, creative kids' crafts, and delicious s'mores. Special admission is […]

Witness the beauty of fall migration at Sunset on the Boardwalk, located at the South Padre Island Birding Nature & Alligator Sanctuary. Enjoy stunning sunset views, indulge in treats from Peggy's Cakes, and more while relaxing in a peaceful, natural setting. Taking place every Wednesday of the month from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, it's […]

This year's Hallowings will take place on the last Sunday of October! Enjoy free admission for a day and gain access to a variety of fun activities including a native plant sale, live music, local vendors, face painting, sandcastle lessons, butterfly garden tours, costume contests, and more!

Witness the beauty of fall migration at Sunset on the Boardwalk, located at the South Padre Island Birding Nature & Alligator Sanctuary. Enjoy stunning sunset views, indulge in treats from Peggy's Cakes, and more while relaxing in a peaceful, natural setting. Taking place every Wednesday of the month from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, it's […]

Witness the beauty of fall migration at Sunset on the Boardwalk, located at the South Padre Island Birding Nature & Alligator Sanctuary. Enjoy stunning sunset views, indulge in treats from Peggy's Cakes, and more while relaxing in a peaceful, natural setting. Taking place every Wednesday of the month from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, it's […]