Welcome to the SPI Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary
We are the Rio Grande Valley's premier destination for birdwatching. Our unique location on South Padre Island is the perfect place to observe the birds, butterflies and natural wildlife in coastal South Texas. Visit us on South Padre Island, walk the bayfront boardwalks, take a birding tour and explore the natural life of the Rio Grande Valley.
Our Mission
The mission of the South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center is to educate the public about birds of South Padre Island and its environs: the flora, fauna and the natural environment of South Padre Island, the Laguna Madre Coastal area, with an emphasis on conservation and environmental awareness.
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.
Attractions
3300+ Feet of Boardwalk
5 Bird Blinds
Five-Story Viewing Tower
Wildlife Documentary
Alligator Sanctuary
Birds & Nature Sighted at the Center
Featured Videos
Best of 2018
Photography by
Philip Dodson
Join our weekly programs
MONDAY
1pm Bird Walk
with Carolyn
GATOR TALKS
11 am
1:30 pm
3:30 pm
TUESDAY
9am Bird Walk
with George & Fran
11am Bird Walk
with George &
Fran
GATOR TALKS
11 am
1:30 pm
3:30 pm
WEDNESDAY
9am Bird Walk
with Britney
GATOR TALKS
11 am
1:30 pm
3:30 pm
THURSDAY
9am Bird Walk
with Javi
GATOR TALKS
11 am
1:30 pm
3:30 pm
FRIDAY
9am Bird Walk
with Bill
11am Bird Walk
with George &
Fran
GATOR TALKS
11 am
1:30 pm
3:30 pm
SATURDAY
9am Bird Walk
with Robert
1pm Bird Walk
with Robert
GATOR TALKS
11 am
1:30 pm
3:30 pm
SUNDAY
1pm Bird Walk
with Robert
GATOR TALKS
11 am
1:30 pm
3:30 pm
*Nature Walk Schedules subject to change without notice. Please call 956-761-6801 to confirm. We rent Eagle Optics Binoculars for $3.00 each at the gift shop.
NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE BOARDWALKS.
We are excited to announce that The Raul Tijerina Jr. Foundation has awarded The South Padre Island Birding Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary with a $20,000 grant! The funding from this grant will go towards education and technology to better reach our goals and align with both our missions! We are so thankful for this generous opportunity, and for the wonderful work this foundation does!
Thank you, Raul Tijerina Jr. Foundation!!!
