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.

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. 🍆🥦🥕🥔🍅😋

These sumptuous DINING & BEVERAGE CHOICES for 20th Anniversary "MOONLIGHT MAGIC in the GARDENS," Friday, Oct 9, include ...
08/26/2026

These sumptuous DINING & BEVERAGE CHOICES for 20th Anniversary "MOONLIGHT MAGIC in the GARDENS," Friday, Oct 9, include a botanical craft beer, 1 new restaurant & 8 favorites! Welcome DIAMOND'S EDGE BAND & James Arthur, The Mentalist. For Sponsorships: STXBOT.ORG, online, by mail, phone. Single Admission opens Sept 1! A fun casual evening among flowers, under the stars, Over the Moon, for Botanical Gardens GROWTH! Presented by CITGO.


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VISIT SOON TO SEE . . .'PLUMERIA RHAPSODY'! Plumeria love heat, sun, drainage; but dwarf varieties like Rhapsody need l...
08/21/2026

VISIT SOON TO SEE . . .'PLUMERIA RHAPSODY'!
Plumeria love heat, sun, drainage; but dwarf varieties like Rhapsody need less water! It creates dense clusters of 4" pink blooms with thin pink edge, bright orange centers & strong basil fragrance! The Plumeria Garden has 90 gorgeous plants loving this weather! ☀️
~~GIANT CROWN OF THORNS, in front of Gift Shop, is often 3-4’ tall in pots, with larger leaves, blossoms & simple 1" flowers with 4 round petals around a small yellow center of stamen & pistil. Breeding allows more colors--traditional red, oranges, yellows, whites, & marbled or splotched versions.
~~Native GREEN-HEADED CONEFLOWER has green centers instead of usual dark brown. Dark green leaves contrast with golden yellow flowers emerging in late summer or early autumn on stems 3+ feet tall. Each blossom is 3-4” across with cone-shaped greenish-yellow center & back-tilted petals hanging down around the “cone”, which turns brown as seeds ripen. Native to most of U.S., southern Canada. Growing in Butterfly Garden!🌻

WISH YOUR TEETH were this white? Meet our purple-lipped smiling flower, SNAPDRAGON VINE! This delicate, native vine oft...
08/19/2026

WISH YOUR TEETH were this white? Meet our purple-lipped smiling flower, SNAPDRAGON VINE! This delicate, native vine often grows 3-5’ long with rose-purple blossoms. It can be trained on a fence or small trellis. Blossoms are shaped like snapdragons, but petals resemble a dragon snout with pearly whites! A larval plant for caterpillars of Common Buckeye butterfly is not usually found in nurseries, but occasionally at garden centers specializing in Texas native plants. In our EarthKind Demo Garden! 😁🤷‍♀️

MOONLIGHT 'MAGIC in the GARDENS,' our 20th Anniversary Gala, is 6-9:30 pm, Friday, Oct 9! Come casual for butterfly rele...
08/07/2026

MOONLIGHT 'MAGIC in the GARDENS,' our 20th Anniversary Gala, is 6-9:30 pm, Friday, Oct 9! Come casual for butterfly release; silent auction; wine, beer, signature "potion;" DIAMOND'S EDGE BAND's 70s/80s hits; mystical magic by JAMES ARTHUR The Mentalist; sumptuous dining by multiple restaurants, more! Several sponsor levels--a perfect occasion for clients, staff, friends/family, date night! STXBOT.ORG "Events" section for purchase info. RESERVATIONS NEEDED for this delightful evening under the stars! 🌛🌺🦋🎩🥂🍺🎹🎸

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Address

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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