Birding and Nature Center

Welcome to the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. We are a non-profit organization and we rely on our admissions, donations and gift shop sales to operate our facility.

The mission of the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center is to provide educational opportunities for our residents and visitors to learn about birds, flora, fauna and the environment of South Padre Island, the Laguna Madre Bay and the Gulf of Mexico with an emphasis on conservation and environmental awareness.
Attractions:
1/2 mile of boardwalks
5 Bird Blinds
A five story observation tower with spectacular views of the Laguna Madre, Beaches & dunes of South Padre Island, the Gulf of Mexico and South Padre Island Skyline
Auditorium showing a short Richard Moore documentary movie about the wildlife of South Padre Island
Nature Gift Shop
Admission:
$5.00 for Adults
$4.00 for Seniors over the age of 55 and students 13 – 18 years old
$2.00 for Children 4 – 12 years old
Passes available: weekly, 3 month and annual passes
Hours of Operation:
Open daily from 9am to 5pm