Wildlife Watching

Captain Toddieie's The Pelican Services
We offer Wildlife Enthusiasts a unique way of seeing and "being" among the Lower Laguna Madre's true "nature center". We offer boat trips to the back bays and channel islands to see unspoiled wildlife in "their" habitat. Call us to take a trip "Into Nature". BAY TOURS - Customized Boat trips from "afternoon cruises" to "seeing the Dolphins". We will show the Bayside of South Padre Island and the sights that make us a "Paradise".
(956) 434-1613 or (832) 689-5955
www.ThePelicanServices.com

Dolphin and Nature Research Center
Providing an interactive look at sea creatures in order to teach people about Dolphins in the wild and other sea animals. This Center offers a hands on experience as well as teach about conservation. For more information on hours and price call 956-761-7178
http://www.spinaturecenter.com

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

Laguna Madre Nature Trail
Next to the Convention Centre and Whaling Wall No. 53, the Laguna Madre Nature Trail is a 1,500-foot boardwalk that extends across four acres of wetlands. Containing informative signs about dune systems and bird species that frequent the area, the nature trail provides visitors with the opportunity to observe many species of birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat. The idea of the Laguna Madre Nature Trail was conceived by naturalist Ed Hawkins. It is dedicated to his memory. Both the Whaling Wall and nature trail are always open to the public free of charge and can be accessed through the circle driveway leading up to the Convention Centre. The South Padre Island Convention Centre is located at 7355 Padre Blvd. at the north end of town.

Sea Ranch Marina Dolphin Watch Headquarters

Sea Turtle, Inc.
Sea Turtle, Inc., a non-profit organization founded in 1978, was the home of Ila Loetscher, known by many as the "Turtle Lady." Ms. Loetscher dedicated her life to saving and rehabilitating sea turtles, including the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle. Educational shows featuring the turtles are given on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. A donation of $2 is requested at the door. Sea Turtle, Inc. is located at 6617 Padre Boulevard.
Phone: 761-1720 or 761-4511

The University of Texas Pan American Coastal Studies Lab
The U.T.P.A. Coastal Studies Lab, located in Isla Blanca Park at the south end of the Island, has aquarium displays of fish and other marine life indigenous to the area, as well as an extensive shell collection. The lab is open Sunday-Friday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. (956) 761-2644

Bay Tours

Sea Ranch Marina (One Sopadre Blvd. slip 27)
(956) 761-2212
Dolphin watch, eco-tours, sunset cruises, amphibious boats, glass bottom boats, parasailing, snorkeling and private fishing charters.

Dolphin Docks
510 E. Queen Isabella Blvd.
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(Located in Port Isabel at the base of the Causeway)
(956) 943-3185

Sea Ranch Dolphin Watch
One Padre Blvd
SouthPadre Island, Texas 78597
956-761-4243
http://www.theoriginaldolphinwatch.com

Breakaway Cruises
http://BreakawayCruises.com

Colley's Fins to Feathers
South Padre Island, Texas 78597
956-793-2473
http://www.fin2feather.com/

Kayak Tours and Rental
http://www.divesouthpadre.com/