Fins to Feathers in the Classroom Below is the Giant-Red Hermit crab, they have been known to grow up to one foot in length, by far the largest hermit crab in Texas.   This is a florida horse conch - our largest shell here on South Padre Island. This is Charlie and he helps children and adults learn about live shells and conservation of live shells

 

Let us bring the island to you Many classes do not get a chance to come to the island for a field trip. Our program brings the island to you and your class. Learn all about our bottlenose dolphin family that we have studied now for five years and enjoy marine life, hands on, as we bring them with us to the classroom. Learn about the nature of South Padre Island with our inclass program...

This beautiful creature is one of the most well known marine animals in the world, as you might of guessed its the starfish this pirticular specias is known as the Banded Sea Star it takes its name from the yellow and black bands on its top-side.

Also if you have a field trip planned to the island and would like guided beachwalks or a guided tour at the coastal studies lab or of the nature trail boardwalk just give us a call for the different fees. Whether we meet you on the island or in the classroom our goal is environmental and eco-education . Each child can be nutured to love and take care of nature by expereincing it....to have the chance to know and understand the unique nature of the world around us is the key to keeping the world a better place for generations to come...

Pictured at left is the Texas state shell - the lightening welk. This is a live shell and should be returned to its habitat to ensure future generations as overcollecting of this state shell while it is still alive is at an all time high.

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