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HOW TO VISIT OUR PARROTS! Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in Texas, spring 2022, by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) We’re taking every precaution to keep our parrots healthy, by isolating them from wild birds. Following guidelines, we first removed all parrots from outdoor enclosures keeping them indoors behind the scenes. After a short stint rotating outdoors, now visitor viewing is indoors either in Reptile Room, or Anderson Bromeliad Conservatory! We regret our parrots cannot be outside for your enjoyment, but hope you take time to greet them while you’re here. They will be happy to see you! We continue to protect our parrot ambassadors based on latest USDA, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD, & advice from our veterinarian to help stop spread of deadly Avian Influenza.
Note: Human infection of HPAI is extremely rare.
$2 COMMUNITY DAY, is Saturday, June 17, rescheduled from April’s Birdiest Festival! Shop the Artisan Market, Gift Shop, enjoy live music, kids activities, with all exhibits open! Just $2 admission, sponsored by FLINT HILLS Resources.
Then, BOTH June 17, 18, when Dad says “Lizards & Snakes”, he gets in FREE
to enjoy trails, wetlands, Reptile Room, tortoises, iguanas, maybe even some parrots, gardens, orchids, bromeliads, too!
A BIRDY/BOTANICAL art exhibit, in conjunction with “Birdiest Festival in America”; and underwritten by Corpus Christi Arts & Cultural Commission, drew 70 entries! All 70 now are on display in the Gardens—a creative, colorful sight by some very talented local artisans. Cash prizes were awarded to three in the “Decorate Our House” category; and three in “Build Your Own.” SEE MORE for winners. Visit to SEE THEM ALL!
We know you’re ready to get your children scheduled for summer camps! Corpus Christi’s favorite indoor/outdoor camp choice is our Botanical Gardens Summer Nature Camps! This summer, in June & July, three different camps are available for two age groups, plus
Girl Scout Adventure Camp!
MOONLIGHT 2022 was beyond fantastic! Close to 600 enjoyed outstanding food and drinks, 4” prawns, sliders, pulled pork, chicken fajitas, Asian wraps, mini keylime pies, margaritas, Wine, a botanical craft beer! Auction, magical lighting, cuddly reptiles, pretty parrots, live music kept guests on the move. They took home centerpieces, souvenir flashlights, and a Very useful gift in each valeted car! Fun-tastic fundraiser, chillin’ crowd—till next year . . .
ORCHID-OLOGY meets the first Thursday each month, 7 pm, Education Station, and is FREE! Orchid lovers and growers of all levels are welcome to hear guest speakers, share helpful information, or bring an orchid in need of a little TLC.
We’ve all been waiting for the annual PLUMERIA SOCIETY OF SOUTH TEXAS Plumeria Sale, coming 10am-1pm, Saturday, July 29. This year, it’s at the Jewish Community Center, 750 Everhart. Seminar is 9:30 am, Saturday, July 22, at Botanical Gardens.
Running out of ideas for birthday parties, special weekend family outings, or houseguests? Check out our “Private Animal Encounters,” for small groups during your Botanical Gardens visit, scheduled by appointment only, through Animal Care staff, who also supervise your private encounter!
For your convenience, we’re providing a schedule of SATURDAY MORNING Horticulture & Environmental Education classes! All begin at 9:30 am, Education Station classroom, with spaced seating for 40. Unless noted, fees covered by day’s general admission, membership, or $5 each. Make your RESERVATION, or get ZOOM info, at 361-852-2100.
…bloom-filled conservatories, majestic rose pavilion,
butterfly house, architecturally-unique garden design, tropical plumeria grove—plus mesquite-lined nature trail, rustic Palapa Grande and wetland boardwalk. You’ll love the beauty-versus-beast contrasts at this 182-acre botanical and nature domain, like our parrots and reptiles.
…through field trips, nature camps, birdwatching, animal interactions, horticulture classes and workshops, winter lectures, “Blooming in the Gardens,” plant and landscape displays, family visits! Environmental education through nature tourism explains benefits of learning to better share our ecosystem with plant and wildlife.
…our urban oasis of native habitat and natural wetlands on Oso Creek. Our conservation programs involving plants, wildlife and water, include: Endangered Slender Rush Pea, Black-Laced Cactus colonies, Pockets of Wildlife Habitat along Oso Creek, Native Grasses: Highly Structured, Managed & Natural.
Both scenic floral, or more casual outdoor venues—
as well as comfortable indoor spaces are available for MEMBERS to rent throughout the year.
Rental occasions have included weddings, bridal and baby showers, birthdays, grad parties,
corporate or club meetings, team-building functions, local events, lectures or classes, memorial services . . .
during or after regular hours! In spring and summer months, we celebrate weddings almost every weekend!
Prices are reasonable and surroundings memorable for your special occasion!
A botanical garden cannot thrive or grow, without members!
Personal and corporate memberships
supply substantial annual operating funds.
In return, members get valuable benefits
which outweigh yearly dues contribution—
like RECIPROCAL FREE ADMISSION to 340 other gardens,
14 of them in Texas!
for Categories and amazing benefits!
There are many ways to donate and support your Botanical Gardens—
from Unrestricted Gifts, Current Needs, sponsoring an event,
funding an exhibit, a water feature—or even a building!
Most donations are given in the present; while some are planned
as a legacy gift, or “Planned Giving.”
No matter the size or timing, every contribution improves visitor experience, brings more visitors, more donors, and GROWS your Gardens!
for easy ways to give; or donor suggestions to discuss
with your tax consultant, financial advisor or estate attorney.
