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Texas State Aquarium

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The Texas State Aquarium is a nonprofit aquarium located in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. It aims to promote environmental conservation and rehabilitation of the wildlife of the Gulf of Mexico. It has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1995. It is the largest aquarium in Texas and one of the largest aquaria in the United States.

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Texas State Aquarium
North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi

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Texas State Aquarium

North Shoreline Boulevard 2710
78402 Corpus Christi
Texas, United States
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