Check out all the New Nature Center Attractions like our boardwalk, bird blinds, 5 story tower with spectacular views, our great exhibits and wonderful documentary about all the local species and natural wonders.
South Padre Island is home to an amazing spectrum of birds and wildlife. Visitors see unique waterfowl, fascinating predatory birds and many delightful shorebirds. All contribute to our local coastal ecosystem!
This area is also rich in other species and wonderful kinds of wildlife. Our own resident alligator, Alli, is often glimpsed by our guests. We also take pride in our many varieties of butterfly and local marine life.
You are invited to our first Birthday / Anniversary party on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9 am to 1 pm. Enjoy FREE admission, cake and juice, bird walks and expert speakers.
The birding center is currently seeking a candidate for our management position. Click here to read a job description and learn more.
Every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 am starting back on August 28th. (it's getting too hot for a 2 pm birdwalk, but once it starts to cool down, we'll offer them again). Meet on the deck of the Birding Center and a naturalist will show you the birds we have on site.
Join us for a Pelagic trip on August 21 & September 11, 2010.
Welcome to South Padre Island, and the South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center (SPI BNC). We are a non-profit organization created by the Town of South Padre Island’s Economic Development Corporation in response to the researched desires of our residents and visitors.
As one of the nine World Birding Center sites located within the lower Rio Grande Valley, our primary goal is to provide excellent, one-of-a-kind birding opportunities coupled with interpretive tours of our site and educational opportunities to learn about birds and birding here on South Padre Island. But we don’t just talk about the birds on the Island; we also have fabulous fish, dolphin, plants and other animals to talk about.
The mission of the South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center is to provide educational opportunities for our residents and visitors to learn about birds, flora, fauna and the natural environment of South Padre Island, the Laguna Madre Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico with an emphasis on conservation and environmental awareness.
Since South Padre Island is a sand bar located between the Gulf of Mexico (on the east) and the hypersaline Laguna Madre Bay (on the west), we feel we are located in a pretty special place with neat and interesting plants and animals – and we want to share our love of this special place with you, your family, and your friends.
Although we would love to be able to take in every wounded bird, we just do not have the people, facilities or permits required to do so; therefore we cannot and do not accept wounded birds/animals.
But if you do find a wounded bird, we suggest that you take the bird to the Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 E. Ringgold Street, Brownsville, TX (956) 546-7187. The Zoo will not pick up the wounded bird.
$5 for Adults $4 for Students 13-18 and Seniors 55 yrs+ $2 for Children 4-12 yrs Under 4 yrs = free with paid adult
Passes available: weekly, monthly, 2 & 3 month passes and annual passes.
The Birding and Nature Center building is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. The boardwalks are open sunrise to sunset. Call us if you have any questions: (956) 243-8179.