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Padre Island National Seashore Hatchlings are about two inches in length, more or less, depending on their species.
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Padre Island National Seashore
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The nearest major airport is Corpus Christi International Airport, which is approximately 43 miles away.







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The National Seashore is located southeast of the city of Corpus Christi, Texas. Visitors to the area should head east through the city on Highway 358. After crossing the JFK Causeway onto Padre Island, Highway 358 changes to Park Road 22.  Continue about 10 miles south on Park Road 22. The physical address for Malaquite Visitor Center is 20420 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418.







The National Seashore is on North Padre Island. South Padre Island is approximately another three hours south via Highway 77. For information on South Padre Island, call 1.800.343.2368 or visit their website at www.sopadre.com.
Nesting Kemp's ridley sea turtle

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