Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge
About
Bay-Front Wildlife Refuge
Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge is a City of Corpus Christi wildlife area on Oso Bay - 1-mile nature trail and an 800-foot elevated boardwalk extending over the bay with full views of the wetland and bird habitat.
Family Wildlife Viewing
The refuge is a self-guided destination, with city Parks staff available for school groups. Programs include:
- Self-guided 1-mile nature trail
- 800-foot bay-overlook boardwalk
- Wildlife and bird viewing
- School field trips
- Coastal Texas Master Naturalist events
- Photography access
What's Included
- Free trail and boardwalk access
- Self-guided wildlife identification
- Open dawn to dusk
Experience
Easiest coastal-Texas birding spot in Corpus Christi - boardwalk extends over Oso Bay so kids see wading birds at eye level. Strong fit for free family weekend visits, scout troops, and birding-curious families.