Sea Center Texas

302 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566, USA

Address:	302 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566, USA
Phone:	+1 979-292-0100
Site:	tpwd.state.tx.us
Rating:	4.6
Working:	Closed 9AM–4PM 9AM–4PM 9AM–4PM 9AM–4PM 9AM–4PM 1–4PM

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Kelsey Gates

A great place to take the kids if youre in Lake Jackson. Its free (though donations are highly appreciated). They have a small outdoor pier trail you can walk on and learn about all the different animals and birds of Coastal Texas. Inside they have aquariums with native wildlife. They have some tropical tanks as well and touch tanks as well. The aquarium is a short stop and out of the heat. Its a small place but again its free. I recommend going and I know Ill go back. Go learn about our wetlands and why our coastal wetlands and coastal prairies are so important.

Vincent Melgarejo

Its a great place to see some prize Gulf fish in their various aquariums. Very exciting for someone who has been fishing the Gulf with his dad since he was a kid. The touch tank has some great animals for kids to observe including declawed blue crabs. The wetlands boardwalk was nice but mainly for viewing plants and a few birds and some garden spiders. Its a small educational center. Its free. If they charged a fee, it wouldnt be worth it. If you want a tour of the fish hatchery, make a reservation. Well have to go back for that.

keith castorina

Could use more energetic people the guy doing the touch tank had no personality and my kids felt like they couldnt even touch the creatures because guy was breathing down there necks and when asked a question he was just cold fish instead of when questions were asked he could have told kids about creatures instead of looking at them like they were gonna steal a crab if it wasnt free I wouldnt go back

Garrett Word

Great little facility. This place isnt huge so expect to spend a few hours here at most. It is nicely organized and gives a good education into the Texas coastal ecosystem. The aquariums are thoughtfully arranged and seem to be well maintained. Combining a visit here with a stop by the nearby Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge makes for a nice day trip to the area.

A Private User

We found this to be a nice, small aquarium type sea center. It takes less than an hour to see the inside. We didnt tour the outdoor things. Its free and just the right size for younger kids to look at everything without getting bored and parents getting tired of chasing them. You cant even lose them here. :) Nice little gift shop and t-shirts.

Jorge Sanchez

This was a great place to take your kids. Its not the biggest aquarium in the state of Texas but it has quite a few fish that represents what is seeing commonly in the gulf and Bay. I thought it was quite educational. They also have a place where the kids can touch sea shells as well.

Marc Houston

This place is awesome, the fee to get in is under $10 I believe and free for kids sometimes. The tour is a great educational experience for children and adults. Anyone who is interested in fishing and conservation. Theres also an element of science to the tour. It really is a fun time

Mary Hickman

A free museum with incredibly large fish. There is a touch tank with crabs, starfish and tiny fish. Outside you can walk on a dock and you may spot some alligators or turtles if it is summertime. There are 3 pokestops and 2 Poke Gyms at this location.

Alicia Zamora

Cute little place for kids. Very small, takes an hour or less, so good for kids who get bored fast. Good thing is its free, they run off donations, so if your in the area & low on funds the kids can still have some fun.

Jennifer Turney LaRowe

A favorite summer and rainy weekend activity with my daughter. We LOVE watching the feedings in the big tank, and walking the deck in the wildlife habitat. If I could bring a picnic lunch in, wed be set!

JP Ferraro

This is a really amazing place particularly that its free. Good to go there if youre visiting bayou and beach area. The displays help you understand the marine life, definitely worth the time.

Rayellea Lindsey

great place to take your kids, lots of things to do and see and touch, helpful people everywhere!!! free to..cant beat it. educational, have been going for years,and it never disappoints

Luiz Mattos

Excellent day trip, you must take the full guided tour, this place is responsible for the Gulf of Mexico fish repopulation. You must not miss a visit to the Sea Center Texas.

casandra Zamora

It was free thats a plus and it was a great learning experience for the kids they touched crabs and ect. Tanks were cleaned fish were amazing and the people were so nice

Amy Perez

Cool place to take the kids for some free learning. :) it isnt a big place, but what IS there is pretty neat. Also try to go during a hatchery tour and the kids fishing.

Terri C.

Neat to see how eggs and fish are harvested for the gulf. Petting tank there too. We made it in time for the feeding of adult fish. Short but interesting experience.

rmartinez 885

My son and I volunteer here, we love the wonderful staff, and fellow volunteers. Perfect place to take the family for a fun n educational trip. Hope to see ya soon!

gary dollar

its free. remember that when going in. i was expecting more from the interior part but its not bad. my favorite was the outside wetlands area. very pretty!

Douglas Beddingfield

Great place to learn about Texas fishes. They have aquariums and touch tanks. Great place for a school field trip. Contact ahead for groups. Always Free.

Jen Mitchell

We had fun here. The touch aquarium was small but they also had tanks that you could see live huge fish. The gift shop is affordable. Easy to navigate.

Colleen McCurry

A great display of local sea life with a touch pool and a tour of the hatchery. A great place to visit with the kids or to learn about the local fish.

Martin Gonzales Jr

Awesome place to take the kids to learn a little about fish life.but they Could use a little more excitement to really get the kids into it.

Jess Moreno

We had a tour with Ron and he was beyond knowledgeable about the processes that go on in the facility! I recommend taking his tours!

Erin Gonzales

The staff was knowledgeable and they showed the kids different animals in the touch pool and helped them learn about them as well

Laura Hyatt

The employees/volunteers are really nice here. The place is small, but well maintained and nice. Its free and worth your time.

Ana Curry

Great place for kids. Lots of info on wetlands and marine life. Loved its tie in to our homeschool lesson. Recommend.

Carlos Rivers

Its so much fun! Take a tour of the hatchery and youll learn this place makes a huge impact. Ask for Roy, The DOW guy!