Admission

Free

Hours of Operation

Open dawn to dusk

Location and Contact Information

855 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, TX 78373

This 3.6-acre wetland includes a trail with interpretive signage to help visitors learn about local coastal habitats. This site is ADA-compliant and gives students and visitors alike a hands-on experience in wetlands. It is the only center of its kind in the State of Texas. Come during a free guided tour, and you will learn about the special plants and animals of our local wetlands. Self-guided walks are also open to the public.

Park in our parking lot at 855 East Cotter Avenue and follow the gravel path.

GUIDED TOURS

Public guided tours are available for FREE every Tuesday and Thursday. Tours begin at 9am and last 45 minutes to 1 hour. Please meet your guide at the front station in the WEC, at the Wetlands Education Center trailhead.

GROUP TOURS (10-15)

For groups of visitors that would like a private tour, please contact Adriana Reza at adriana.reza@austin.utexas.edu or call at (361) 749-3152.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CENTER

Please contact us at msi-edureserve@utlists.utexas.edu or call at (361) 749-3153.

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