Last updated: July 14, 2023
Thing to Do
Deck Talk
Be sure to always check the calendar or stop by the visitor center to find the programs that will be available during your visit.
Typically offered during the summer months at Malaquite Visitor Center.
From the vast coastal prairies and hypersaline lagoon, to the sandy gulf beaches and the tidal mud flats, Padre Island has unique habitats that teem with life. Native Americans, Spanish explorers and cattle ranchers have all walked along the shores here and so can you.
Join a park ranger or park volunteer to discover what makes Padre Island National Seashore special. A variety of topics including geology, plants, animals, and history may be presented.
This is a ranger talk that does not include any walking. It is on a wooden deck next to Malaquite Visitor Center.
Pets must be on a leash at all times.
The program is free, but entrance fees are required to enter the park.
This talk is accessible. It takes place on a wooden deck and does not require any walking. Seating is available a picnic tables.