Become a Member

DolphinMembership at the Texas State Aquarium is the best deal in town! Your membership pays for itself in just two visits. It allows you to come as often, and stay as long as you like. You even have the option of bringing guests for free or at a discounted admission price!

Member Benefits
  • Unlimited free admission for one year.
  • Free Parking.
  • Special Members entrance. (No Waiting!)
  • Members can purchase discounted general admission tickets at $2.00 off adult admission and $1.00 off child admission right at the counter.
  • 10% discount at Gift Shops and Water's Edge Food Court.
  • 10% discount off your Texas Size Underwater Birthday Adventure reservation fee.
  • Subscription to the STAR, the official Aquarium Magazine.
  • Exclusive invitations to events and exhibit previews.
  • Unlimited use of Weston's Library, including Internet access.
  • An Aquarium decal to proudly display your support of our mission.
  • And ...during 2008, your Aquarium membership card will get you free or discounted admission to 140 other zoos and aquariums throughout Texas and beyond. Click here for a complete list.

How to Choose the Right Membership Level for You
The Texas State Aquarium has a flexible "Party of" Membership program which gives members the option of bringing guests.

Island of SteelTo select the "Party of" level best for you, first decide who you want listed as a member on your card. At least one listed member must bring the card and a photo ID for admission. When you list a person's name on the card, that "party" slot is now designated for that member and cannot be used for a guest. Next, decide how many additional "guests" you would like to bring. "Guests" can be your child, a friend, or family. Each additional "party" slot you purchase allows you to bring one person.

Let's say you purchase a "Party of Four." You list yourself and your spouse on the card (that's two members). You leave two slots open and can bring two people (+2) each time you visit (2 + 2 = 4!) If either member decides to come alone, you still have just two "guest" slots.

Any level of membership is less expensive than bringing that number of people to the Aquarium two times. Click here to join!

If you have any questions, please call the membership department at 361.881.1340 or email us at members@txstateaq.org.

Special Levels of Memberships
For those who would like to support Texas State Aquarium's mission, we have Special Level Donor Memberships which include a tax-deductable gift to the Aquarium's Sustaining Fund. Your donor level membership supports a myriad of programs from the wildlife rehabilitation to exhibit development and education programs.

To join our very special circle of friends, just click on Join or Renew Online. For a description of our Circle Level Memberships, see below.

Executive Circle ($750.00)--Party of Six Membership ( $135.00 value), VIP tour, and recognition in Aquarium publications. The remainder of your contribution ($615.00) is tax-deductable and you will be recognized on the Annual Donor Wall at the $500.00 - $999.00 level.

Trustees Circle ($500.00)--Party of Five Membership ( $115.00 value), VIP tour, and recognition in Aquarium publications. The remainder of your contribution ($385.00) is tax-deductable and you will be recognized on the Annual Donor Wall at the $250.00 - $499.00 level.

Directors Circle ($250.00)--Party of Four Membership ( $95.00 value), VIP tour, recognition in Aquarium publications. The remainder of your contribution ( $155.00 ) is tax deductible and you will be recognized on the Annual Donor Wall at the $150.00 - $249.00 level.

Curators Circle ($125.00) -- Party of Four Membership ( $95.00 value), and recognition in Aquarium publications. The remainder of your contribution ($30.00) is tax deductible.

Presidents Council

Register for a Free Membership
Congratulations to Denise Zambrano of Corpus Christi, Texas, who won a FREE membership to the Texas State Aquarium! You could be the next winner to enjoy all the wonderful benefits of being a Member of the Aquarium!

Register here for the next drawing for a free membership on April 2, 2008. Good Luck!