It's Not Too Late to Get Tickets

The birdy fun is about to begin! Whooping Crane Festival officially kicks off this Thursday, February 23, and Port A can't wait! It's looking like a beautiful four days for birdwatching, learning, and exploring! If you already have a packed itinerary, great! But if not, don't worry—it's not too late to make your way to Port A for the 26th annual Whooping Crane Festival.

Take a peek below at all the events that still have tickets available! Click on each link for times and more details, or learn more about the festival here.

Thursday Events

Looking for a unique adventure? Ride along on this tour as it navigates the local waterways. You will see dolphins, many different species of birds, and great shorelines, including the Lydia Ann Lighthouse. This boat has two levels to get that perfect picture and see all the...

Hop aboard the Scarlet Lady at Deep Sea Headquarters in Port Aransas for a 90-minute tour of the channel and bay. Get ready for a fun-filled cruise with sightseeing, dolphins, and birds as the sun sets. Wine and Cheese provided. Cash bar available. This boat tour leaves from Deep...

The Port Aransas Art Center invites attendees of the 26th Annual Whooping Crane Festival to a Welcome Reception to kick off the weekend. Stroll through the beautiful works of art while listening to smooth tunes, sipping a beverage, and nibbling on yummy treats. This reception...

The public lecture series are presentations of research and programs by scientists. All lectures are free and specially prepared for the public. David Newstead will be giving a presentation on bird migration. Plovers all over: Insights from local research on plovers in the...

Friday Events

Enjoy a guided tour of the the newly renovated Patton Center for Marine Science Education which features eight large aquaria and engaging interactive displays, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn about the local marine life and the research that is...

Deep in the Heart is a visually stunning celebration of what makes Texas unique — its diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife behavior that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Told through the eyes of wildlife species ranging from the mysterious blind catfish to the...

From a low of 15 birds in 1941, the Whooping Cranes are recovering and now number about 500. Archibald will tell the story of these, the tallest of birds in North America, and conclude with an account of efforts to establish new populations of Whooping Cranes in Wisconsin and...

The primary mission of the Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) is to rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured birds, sea turtles, terrestrial turtles, and tortoises found along the South Texas coast and to return them to their native habitat. To ensure the successful release of as...

Dr. George Archibald will sign his book, "My Life With Cranes," at the International Crane Foundation booth. Books available for purchase. In 1973, when cranes were in a perilous situation and many were on the brink of extinction, George Archibald, along with fellow graduate...

Looking for a unique adventure? Ride along on this tour as it navigates the local waterways. You will see dolphins, many different species of birds, and great shorelines, including the Lydia Ann Lighthouse. This boat has two levels to get that perfect picture and see all the...

Hop aboard the Scarlet Lady at Deep Sea Headquarters in Port Aransas for a 90-minute tour of the channel and bay. Get ready for a fun-filled cruise with sightseeing, dolphins, and birds as the sun sets. Wine and Cheese provided. Cash bar available. This boat tour leaves from Deep...

Saturday Events

Deep in the Heart is a visually stunning celebration of what makes Texas unique — its diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife behavior that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Told through the eyes of wildlife species ranging from the mysterious blind catfish to the...

Enjoy a guided tour of the the newly renovated Patton Center for Marine Science Education which features eight large aquaria and engaging interactive displays, that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn about the local marine life and the research that is...

Looking for a unique adventure? Ride along on this tour as it navigates the local waterways. You will see dolphins, many different species of birds, and great shorelines, including the Lydia Ann Lighthouse. This boat has two levels to get that perfect picture and see all the...

The primary mission of the Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) is to rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured birds, sea turtles, terrestrial turtles, and tortoises found along the South Texas coast and to return them to their native habitat. To ensure the successful release of as...

Gain birding insight from one of Texas' top birdwatching enthusiasts. Gary Clark will lead a workshop to help you use the best practices and resources for a birdwatching extravaganza! Gary Clark is the weekly nature columnist for the Houston Chronicle. Gary’s latest books are...

Downlisting an endangered species take time, and more than a little ingenuity. For Whooping Cranes, we have quite a few interesting tools in the box; swapped eggs, insect management, nest modifications... oh my! Join us for a talk about what innovative research is being...

Hop aboard the Scarlet Lady at Deep Sea Headquarters in Port Aransas for a 90-minute tour of the channel and bay. Get ready for a fun-filled cruise with sightseeing, dolphins, and birds as the sun sets. Wine and Cheese provided. Cash bar available. This boat tour leaves from Deep...

Get ready for some fun! Paint your own Whooping Crane during this session, taught step by step by a local artist. Nibble on snacks and sip on wine while your canvas comes to life! Grab your friends and make this a memory to last a lifetime! Limited space so reserve early! This...

Sunday Events

The primary mission of the Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) is to rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured birds, sea turtles, terrestrial turtles, and tortoises found along the South Texas coast and to return them to their native habitat. To ensure the successful release of as...