If your kids get all excited about seeing the wildlife of the sea, be sure to take them to see the Sea Center near Alvin. It’s only 31 miles southwest of Alvin, in Lake Jackson, TX. It’s not just a marine life museum, it’s also an aquarium and hatchery. Adults and children alike will be glad you went. See further information here.
It’s Free
Clearly, the best part about this aquarium is that it is totally free, so you can take a boatload of kids if you want to. Run by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, kids will learn everything about marine life without even noticing. In fact, education is their mission statement. Learn more about Beaches near Alvin, TX.
Aquariums
Each of the five aquariums shows marine life from different habitats along the Texas Gulf of Mexico coast. One aquarium exhibits fish only from the Gulf of Mexico. Other aquariums show marine life in a salt marsh, jetty, or coastal bay. One tank contains an artificial reef where visitors can see the fish that live in reefs.
Marine-fish Hatchery and Touch Tank
The Sea Center also has a touch-tank exhibit where people can put their hands in the water and touch marine animals. Visitors can also go on a tour of the hatchery.
