South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

182-Acre Botanical Garden on Oso Creek

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center occupies 182 acres along Oso Creek - one of the Coastal Bend's leading nature tourism destinations. The site combines themed gardens (Butterfly House, Orchid Conservatory, Rose Pavilion, Sensory Garden) with native trails and wetlands.

Nature Camps & Educational Programs

Five summer camp sessions cover three age groups, plus year-round educational programming. Programs include:
- Half-Day Summer Nature Camps (3 age groups)
- Field trips for schools
- Weekend Reptales programs on the festival lawn
- Adult workshops
- Special seasonal events
- Garden tours

What's Included

• Counselor-led nature camp curriculum
• Access to gardens, trails, conservatories during camp
• Materials and crafts

Experience

Most ambitious nature-camp menu in Corpus Christi - kids spend half-days outdoors in genuine semi-tropical habitat plus structured education. Strong fit for elementary and middle school nature kids.