Sea Turtle, Inc.: The mission of Sea Turtle, Inc. is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured sea turtles, educate the public, and assist with conservation efforts with all marine turtle species. Sea Turtle, Inc. is located at 6617 Padre Blvd.,
South Padre Island, Texas near the Convention Center toward the north end
of the island. 956-761-4511. Open Tuesdays – Sundays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
http://www.seaturtleinc.org/

South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center: The center offers morning bird walks, interpretive guides of the center, more than 4,800 linear feet of boardwalk, seven bird blinds, and a five story tower with spectacular views of the Laguna Madre Bay, beaches and dunes of South Padre Island, The Gulf of Mexico, and the South Padre skyline. Located at 6801 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island, Texas. Telephone: 956-243-8179
Rare Bird Alert: 956-584-2731.
http://spibirding.com

Wyland Wall #53: The Whaling Wall, is a 265 Feet Long x 25 Feet High mural by the artist Wyland dedicated on March 14, 1994, featuring images of life-size whales titled “Orcas off the Gulf of Mexico”. A total of 100 Wyland Wall murals were painted by the artist to increase awareness of dangers faced by the world’s marine life.
Located at 7355 Padre Boulevard South Padre Island, Texas.
http://www.wylandfoundation.org/index.shtml

Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge: Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge is the largest protected area of natural habitat left in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, an oasis
for wildlife with few alternatives. The refuge's 45,187 acres become more valuable with each acre lost to development--valuable to wildlife and valuable to those who enjoy wildlife in wild lands. Located at 22817 Ocelot Road Los Fresnos, Texas  78566. Telephone: 956-748-3607
http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/STRC/laguna/Index_Laguna.html

Gladys Porter Zoo: The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor-oriented zoological and botanical park, dedicated to the preservation of nature through education, conservation and research. With 26 acres of lush tropical plants and some 1,600 animals, the Gladys Porter Zoo is known for its successes in breeding endangered species of wildlife. Located at500 Ringgold Street Brownsville, Texas 78520 Telephone: (Information Recording): (956) 546-2177 Administrative Office: (956) 546-7187
Education Department: (956) 548-WILD (9453)
http://gpz.org/

South Padre Island Golf Club: Around every bend, after every hole at
South Padre Island Golf Club, you will find reasons our golf course is one of the
finest in the Rio Grande Valley. Enveloped by nature, the course at South Padre Island Golf Club is truly an oasis. Located at 1 Golf House Road, Laguna Vista TX, 78578 Telephone: 1-866-943-3622
http://www.spigolf.com/index.php

The Museums of Port Isabel: The Museums of Port Isabel is a complex consisting of three diverse facilities, the Port Isabel Historic Museum, the Treasures of the Gulf Museum, and the Point Isabel Lighthouse. All three are within walking distance of each other and are open year around to the public. The Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre Museum Foundation’s goals are to educate and preserve our local history.
Locations at:
Port Isabel Lighthouse - 421 E. Queen Isabella Blvd., Port Isabel.
Telephone 956-943-2262
Port Isabel Historic Museum - 317 E. Railroad Ave., Port Isabel 956-943-7602
Treasures of the Gulf Museum - 317 E. Railroad Ave., Port Isabel 956-943-7602
http://portisabelmuseums.com/mopi/

South Padre Island Research and Sea Life Nature Center: This center offers a
hands-on marine life experience with touch tanks. Enjoy a close up view of all sorts of creatures indigenous to South Padre Island. The mission of the Research and Sea Life Center is to educate the public regarding the bottlenose dolphins’ native to the Gulf of Mexico and South Padre Island in addition to promoting public support for the wildlife of our area. Located at 110 N Garcia on the Light House Square (by the Pirate's Landing restaurant) Port Isabel 956-943-6626
http://spinaturecenter.com/

Pirate Ship Cruise: The Black Dragon is a modern day replica of a 17th century
Galleon that sets sail in the same Black waters as Jean Lafitte. All cruises include a crew of Professional Pirates entertaining with Pirate stories, face painting, treasure
hunt, water pistol battle, sword fighting, booty, music and loads of family fun for all
ages! Located at 110 South Garcia Street (by the Pirate's Landing restaurant) Port Isabel Telephone: 956- 943-3663
http://blackdragoncruises.com/

Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark: Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark on beautiful South
Padre Island is the tropical destination for family fun! With interconnecting water rides and slides, a huge 5-story tall Sandcastle, thrilling uphill water coasters, a man-made surfing wave, and direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, Schlitterbahn Beach has all the ingredients for a great summer getaway! Located at 33261 State Park Road 100 South Padre Island, TX 78597 Telephone: 956-772-7873
http://schlitterbahn.com/spi/

South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce: The South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the quality of life and economy of the Island so
that all areas of the business community and its residents shall prosper. Emphasis
will be given to participation in the formation of Town strategies, education & development of the workforce, coordination and support of Town and tourism efforts
and the establishment of partnerships with the communities of the Laguna Madre Area and the Rio Grande Valley. Located at 600 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597 Telephone: 956-761-4412   
http://www.spichamber.com/index.php