south padre island birding and nature center

Just starting out learning about birds and this is the place to go. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgable even the people doing the birding outside would help out a newbie like me. Keep up the nice work. Well done my new birding friends.

There is a very friendly volunteer who helped us at the front desk. She had a lot of information for us. There was a lot of interesting information and showcases. Outside, there was a 1.5 km walk around the marshes, full of birds and ducks. Serious birders would love this place. It was very pleasant to see the birds and hear the sweet soft sounds of spring.

Great place to visit. It was VERY windy the day we visited. We enjoyed the enclosed tower for viewing as well as the boardwalk.

There's alot about SPI that's tacky and dingy, like it's had one too many beers spilled on the carpet. This place is new and really well done, clean and beautiful. The boardwalks must have cost a fortune. The kids liked the alligator and the nature demonstrations upstairs.

this was really cool. The cat walks thru over the laguna had quite a few bird species and crabs and even an alligator with babies. Very peaceful and tranquil landscape.

Great birding here and a good gift shop for toys for children and prints and bird photographs. We saw quite a variety of birds at close range: great blue herons, great egrets, lesser bitterns, clapper rail, teals, curlews, gallinules, coots. Cheap also....only $4.00 for seniors. We went twice.

Beautiful walking area...saw lots of different birds and 2 alligators. Knowledgeable workers out there to help identify the birds.

The film we viewed on the South Padre Island and the bird migration information was very interesting. The photos and exhibits on types of bird that migrate to the islands was very interesting and the colors beautiful. Was a very cold and windy day so we did not make the long walk down the walkway which I was sorry to miss, maybe next time.

This simple boardwalk through the marsh to the beach is a quiet opening to the vigorous activity of birds, fish, turtles, aligators, and much more. Bring binoculars and leave the rush of the world in your hotel room. Spoonbills, egrets, herons, and so much more to appreciate.

Saw about 7 different species of birds in their own habitat.. enjoyed the walk in the place they built and maintained really well!

This was a fantastic place to seemany species of birds. The s.tatic displays upstairs alone were worth the price of admission. There is an alligator with her babies on site

What a great experience. So many birds, saw fish, alligator. Nice hike!!Fun to over look the city from the third floor.Help was vary knowledgeable.

Birders and non-birders alike will enjoy a visit to the center and the walk out over the marsh. We enjoyed a tour given by a knowledgeable volunteer who pointed out a great many of the species that over-winter in the area. It's a good place to learn of other birding spots to visit in south Texas as well. Highly recommended!

When we drove by the Birding and Nature Center it looked like it would not be what I would be looking for. I looked at reviews and changed my mind and we stopped by. It was $5 for adults and $4 for seniors. There is a movie at the beginning which I usually like to skip. But, found it informative and enjoyable. Then start at the top of the house and do the 360 view of the island and then the inside activities. I think there is something for all to learn. Then step out on the raised walkway. It is hit or miss what you will see. We saw two alligators, numerous sea turtles and a large variety of shore birds. It took us about two hours to go through all of their activities. It was worth our time and money.

We have been here many times and have never been bored, In the winter there are numerous migrating birds along with wild alligator, crabs, fish and many beautiful butterflies. The long all handicap accessible piers take you along the bay side of South Padre Island with it's natural plants. The cost is more then reasonable. So if you want a break from the beach this is a place the whole family will love,