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South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
- Community Service/Non-Profit
- South Padre Island, TX
About this business
Specialties Learn about the interactions between the location,the plants, the animals of South Padre Island that all intertwine into a unique ecology. Over 3300 feet of bay-view boardwalks and paths that meander through 43 acres of fresh water ponds, island scrub brush, brackish and salt water marshes. 5 bird blinds, 5 story observation tower. Meet the Manager CRISTIN H. Manager The SPIBNC is a project of the Economic Development Corporation. The mission of the SPIBNC is to educate the public about the birds of South Padre I... read more
Location details
6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX, 78597, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
If you have never been to the Birding Center at SPI like me, you're missing out on a wonderful experience!! This place is quiet and peaceful and a great area to get your steps in!! Literally. There's a walkway that circles the entire center and there's no shade other than 4 "viewing stops", wear your hat or take an umbrella. The Lil ones can feed the tortoises and or the smaller alligators for $2 a bag. Learn abt the sanctuary and abt the alligators. Hold some baby alligators. And watch "Big Padre", their biggest gator, as a... read more
Our family had a wonderful time here!! All the staff was friendly and helpful, and the Gator Country team were awesome to watch! Very educational experience as well. We will definitely be visiting again!! 🐊🐢🦋🐍🦆🦀🐟🐦
Beautiful place to visit. Take the kids. Well worth the price.
SUPER fun, great place, family fun
Great place, fun and educational. Took the guided tour and gator talk with Javi. He really is awesome and is very knowledgeable. Friendly staff, and reasonable prices. Will definitely go back very soon.
Be aware that to hold the baby alligator and snake you need to sit through a presentation that is longer than 30 minutes. With young children this could be frustrating. They could do it like the zoos and put that information where people could read it. We were also told that the boardwalk would circle around but it takes you out to the parking lot. And you could probably skip the 2nd half of the boardwalk. We weren’t expecting it to be so long and we arrived to our presentation late.
Entire family from toddler to grandparents had a great time. Our boys loved feeding the tortoises and wading with baby alligators. This will be added to our annual visit to SPI from now on.
Pretty cool place ! Love the turtles !
Enjoyed sitting at the farthest bird blind and watching the skimmers fishing.
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South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center has a 4.8 star rating with 2,945 reviews.
When is South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center open?
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center is closed now. It will open at 7:00 a.m.
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