Guided Tours

Enjoy the beautiful bird life of South Padre Island on a nice and easy morning stroll on our boardwalk through stunning tidal wetlands along the Laguna Madre as well as a freshwater oasis with our Naturalists Educators as your guide.

For your safety, the tours are limited to 10 participants through registration (register below) Sanitized binoculars are loaned during the tour.

Birding Tours at this time are limited to students above 13 years of age, adults, and seniors.

General Admission will be paid separately upon arrival to the birding and nature center.

Adults:$10

Students 13-18 yrs & Seniors 55+ : $8

Guided Birding Tours

Monday, June 5th Guided Birding Tour
Mon, Jun 05
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce
Jun 05, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Enjoy the best of nature on South Padre Island with our Naturalists!
Register Here

Wednesday, June 7th Guided Birding Tour
Wed, Jun 07
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce
Jun 07, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Enjoy the best of nature on South Padre Island with our Naturalists!
Register Here

Monday, June 12th Guided Birding Tour
Mon, Jun 12
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce
Jun 12, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM CDT
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Enjoy the best of nature on South Padre Island with our Naturalists!
Register Here

Coastal Nature Camp 2023 Session 1
Tue, Jun 13
South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
Jun 13, 9:00 AM – Jun 16, 1:00 PM
South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Summer is here and life is flourishing along the coast! Join our fun and educational summer camp and learn all about the special coastal nature of the Laguna Madre Area!
Register Here

Friday, June 16th Guided Birding Tour
Fri, Jun 16
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce
Jun 16, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Enjoy the best of nature on South Padre Island with our Naturalists!
Register Here

Monday, June 19th Guided Birding Tour
Mon, Jun 19
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce
Jun 19, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Enjoy the best of nature on South Padre Island with our Naturalists!
Register Here

Wednesday, June 21st Guided Birding Tour
Wed, Jun 21
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce
Jun 21, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Enjoy the best of nature on South Padre Island with our Naturalists!
Register Here

Friday, June 23rd Guided Birding Tour
Fri, Jun 23
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce
Jun 23, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Enjoy the best of nature on South Padre Island with our Naturalists!
Register Here

Monday, June 26th Guided Birding Tour
Mon, Jun 26
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce
Jun 26, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Enjoy the best of nature on South Padre Island with our Naturalists!
Register Here

Coastal Nature Camp 2023 Session 2
Tue, Jun 27
South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent
Jun 27, 9:00 AM – Jun 30, 1:00 PM
South Padre Island Birding & Nature Cent, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Summer is here and life is flourishing along the coast! Join our fun and educational summer camp and learn all about the special coastal nature of the Laguna Madre Area!
Register Here

Friday, June 30th Guided Birding Tour
Fri, Jun 30
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce
Jun 30, 8:30 AM – 10:50 AM
South Padre Island Birding And Nature Ce, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Enjoy the best of nature on South Padre Island with our Naturalists!
Register Here

Kid's Birding Tour
Fri, Jul 14
South Padre Island
Jul 14, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
South Padre Island, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Join staff naturalist for a fun and educational birding tour through our wetland habitats and boardwalk!
Register Here

Pollinator Investigator
Fri, Jul 21
South Padre Island
Jul 21, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
South Padre Island, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
The warm summer months brings an abundance of pollinators to our gardens and wetlands in the shape of bees, butterflies, moths, and others! Learn about their important role in the ecosystem and the local species of the area!
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Mammal Tracks
Fri, Jul 28
South Padre Island
Jul 28, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
South Padre Island, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Join staff naturalist for a fun and educational time in learning about local mammals of the Rio Grande Valley.
Register Here

Fish of the Laguna Madre
Fri, Aug 04
South Padre Island
Aug 04, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
South Padre Island, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
Join staff naturalist for an interactive and educational event that teaches children about the beautiful and fascinating fish of the Lower Laguna Madre!
Register Here

Tour dates are updated and added on a monthly basis.

Black Skimmer

Reddish Egret

Clapper Rail

Scarlet Tanager