South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center Explore gardens, Orchid Conservatory, collections, parrots, reptiles, trails, wetland boardwalk! Meet our Resident Reptiles, exotic parrots. FLORA, FAUNA, FUN!
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Our facility strives to: Offer an ever-growing source of beauty, information, environmental learning and entertainment; Provide a positive and satisfying visitor experience; Enhance local quality of life and economic development through nature tourism. Screened Butterfly House, Orchid & Bromeliad Conservatories, Rose Garden, seasonal Plumeria Garden, more. Explore vast native and wetland areas. Shop Nature's Boutique.

SATURDAY CLASS, Sept 19, 9:30 am, is "REPOTTING & REBLOOMING ORCHIDS" with expert Orchid Curator Jorge demonstrating fal...
09/16/2026

SATURDAY CLASS, Sept 19, 9:30 am, is "REPOTTING & REBLOOMING ORCHIDS" with expert Orchid Curator Jorge demonstrating fall orchid care techniques, including separating and repotting large plants to keep orchids healthy, blooming again and thriving next year! Jorge is a masterful, patient teacher. You may even want to volunteer on Orchid Care Team! Class is FREE with Membership, General Admission, $5 others. Reservations, 361-852-2100. 🌾🤗🌷

Sunday, September 13th, is Grandparents’ Day. Come celebrate at the gardens. Grandparents and any grandchildren attendin...
09/12/2026

Sunday, September 13th, is Grandparents’ Day.
Come celebrate at the gardens. Grandparents and any grandchildren attending with them will receive 20% discount on admission! Grandparent and Sustaining memberships will also be 20%off.
Grandparents membership- regularly $90- will be $72, and Sustaining memberships- regularly $125- will be $100. Give the gift that lasts all year.

SATURDAY CLASS: At 9:30 am, Saturday, Sept 12, learn about "TEXAS WILDFLOWER LEGENDS & PLANTING TIPS," as Executive Dir...
09/09/2026

SATURDAY CLASS: At 9:30 am, Saturday, Sept 12, learn about "TEXAS WILDFLOWER LEGENDS & PLANTING TIPS," as Executive Director & Horticulturist Dr. Michael Womack discusses intriguing wildflower folklore; & why FALL is best time to plant your seeds! Class is FREE with Membership, General Admission, $5 others. Make reservations, 361-852-2100! 🌻🌼🌹😎

We are OPEN LABOR DAY for guests to enjoy flowers, conservatories, garden exhibits, trails, wetlands-- and yes, our PARR...
09/07/2026

We are OPEN LABOR DAY for guests to enjoy flowers, conservatories, garden exhibits, trails, wetlands-- and yes, our PARROT & REPTILE Animal Ambassadors who love visitors! Come see us 9 am-6 pm, bring a picnic, bring the dog, bring houseguests. We're Lots More than Flowers! STXBOT.ORG. 🐍🐢🦜🌺🌸🌼⛅️

Definitely a WOW in the Sam Jones Orchid Conservatory you need to see! Cattlianthe ‘CHOCOLATE DROP’ orchid is a consist...
09/07/2026

Definitely a WOW in the Sam Jones Orchid Conservatory you need to see!
Cattlianthe ‘CHOCOLATE DROP’ orchid is a consistent bloomer with clusters of dark red or maroon-colored 3” blossoms. Each inflorescence often has more than a dozen blossoms, creating a majestic display rising above contrasting pale green foliage. Registered in 1965 by Stewart, Inc., this well-known primary hybrid was a cross between Cattleya guttata & Guarianthe aurantiaca, an instant classic for orchid enthusiasts. 'Chocolate Drop' is a real stand-out with its distinctive dark red color amongst more common purples & whites! COME SEE....WE'RE OPEN LABOR DAY!

Featuring ‘TEXAS FIESTA’ PLUMERIA, which even in this heat is a "party animal!" Blooming easily & consistently, it prod...
09/05/2026

Featuring ‘TEXAS FIESTA’ PLUMERIA, which even in this heat is a "party animal!" Blooming easily & consistently, it produces clusters of medium pink blossoms with yellow/orange centers. The 3” wide flowers have a sweet spicy fragrance. Best known as the Hawaiian lei flower, plumeria actually are native to the Caribbean & Tropical Americas from Brazil into Southern Mexico. They can take heat & short periods of dry weather, but bloom best with extra water. Peak flowering here is July-September. In November, they're dug up to winter bareroot in protective greenhouses. ‘Texas Fiesta’ is 1 of 80-plus plumeria varieties displayed & curated by the Plumeria Society of South Texas in the Plumeria Garden. It's definitely worth a trip right now! Thank you to those dedicated volunteers! ☀️

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SINGLE ADMISSIONS now available for "MOONLIGHT MAGIC in the GARDENS," Oct 9! More entertainment, a feast of restaurants,...
09/04/2026

SINGLE ADMISSIONS now available for "MOONLIGHT MAGIC in the GARDENS," Oct 9! More entertainment, a feast of restaurants, DIAMOND'S EDGE BAND all night long, Magician's magical moments! AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS include 5-day African Fishing & Safari Trip; Fredericksburg Wine Tasting Trip; Sand Castle lessons; stunning plumeria art piece! Go home with souvenir photo, flashlight, 20th Anniversary wine glass! LIST OF FUN below, ONLINE purchase LINK, QR Code! STXBOT.ORG. 🍺🍷🍹🌺🎸🎹🌙🍲🥗🥘🍤🍜
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We suddenly find ourselves IN NEED of TWO WHEELCHAIRS! Our attraction is wheelchair accessible, having two faithful mod...
09/03/2026

We suddenly find ourselves IN NEED of TWO WHEELCHAIRS! Our attraction is wheelchair accessible, having two faithful models for years. But one just lost its wheels; the other no longer stable--a surprise to our budget! Frequently, traveling guests arrive with a need. If a local hospital, clinic, doctor's office, assisted living center (etc) might be getting new ones, & could rehome older models--the Botanical Gardens would gladly accept either motorized or manual donations! We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please call MaryJane or Kathie, 361-852-2100, to help. Many thanks!
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SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES RETURN, kicking off fall with "VEGGIES FOR CONTAINERS & RAISED BEDS" Saturday, Sept 5, 9:30 am!...
09/02/2026

SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES RETURN, kicking off fall with "VEGGIES FOR CONTAINERS & RAISED BEDS" Saturday, Sept 5, 9:30 am! Nueces Master Gardener Susan Gonzales shares how to grow delicious fresh vegetables in containers & raised beds--for limited space & watering ease. Fall gardens actually can be better than spring! Class FREE with Membership, General Admission, $5 others. Make RESERVATIONS, 361-852-2100. 🍆🥦🥕🥔🍅😋

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8545 S Staples St
Corpus Christi, TX
78413

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

(361) 852-2100

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