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
Breakaway Cruises
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.
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