CSL indoor look of the lab, with fish hanging from the celling, and 2 fish tanks.

Tour Request Form

Aquarium & Museum

Admission is free and donations are accepted.
Guided tours and organized group activities are available by appointment only
Coastal Studies Lab Educational Activities

Schools and other organized groups

School groups, civic groups, and other organized groups are welcomed to schedule visits to the Coastal Studies Lab from Monday through Friday.

To book a visit, the group sponsor must fill out and submit the online tour request form at least two weeks in advance, however, a four-week lead time is recommended. Requests are typically answered within two business days. Please note that requests made over weekends or UTRGV holidays will be processed when normal business hours resume. Be aware that submitting a request does not secure your preferred date and time, so it is advisable to be flexible and propose multiple possible dates.

The Coastal Studies Lab accepts various forms of payment including purchase orders, school checks, IDTs, personal checks, money orders, and cash.

Please note: that credit card payments are not currently accepted. All payments are due on the day of the visit. Checks should be made payable to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. A quote from us will confirm your visit.

Additional fees: Entrance fee to Isla Blanca Park $30 per bus and $12 per vehicle.

Tour Request Web Form

Please remember this is merely a request, NOT a confirmation. You will receive an email acknowledgment containing further logistical details, and our staff will reach out by phone or email to confirm your tour and discuss payment details. If you do not receive a response within 24 hours of your request, please call the lab directly (956)761-2644. Explore the tours we offer and plan your visit today!

Date and Time Information

To book a visit, the group sponsor must fill out and submit the online tour request form at least two weeks in advance, however, a four-week lead time is recommended.

Preferred Day of the Week (Required) (Please include the day of the week you prefer to visit us.)

First Preferred Date (Required) Format: mm/dd/yyyy

Second Preferred Date (Required) Format: mm/dd/yyyy

Third Preferred Date (Required) Format: mm/dd/yyyy

Earliest Arrival Time (Required) Format: hh:mm am/pm

Latest Departure Time (Required) Format: hh:mm am/pm (Include the latest time to return to your campus.)

Group Information

When filling out the form, ensure you provide accurate and complete information to facilitate the tour arrangement. Please fill out one form per grade level.

School District (Required)

City (Required)

State (Required)

School/Group Name (Required)

Number of Students (Required)

Grade Level (Required)

Number of Companions (Required) (Sponsors/Chaperone count)

Sponsor Contact Information

Please fill all the fields marked as required.

Name of Group Sponsor (Required)

Email (Required) Format: jane.doe@utrgv.edu

Work Phone (Required) Format: (956) 000-0000

Cell Phone (Required) Format: (956) 000-0000

Type of Tour

Please fill all the fields marked as required.

Select First Tour Type (Required)

Additional Second Tour Selection

Please complete all fields if you’d like an additional tour; otherwise, select ‘None’.

Select Second Tour Type (Required)

Additional Third Tour Selection

Please complete all fields if you’d like an additional tour; otherwise, select ‘None’.

Select Third Tour Type (Required)

Method of Payment

Please note that credit card payments are not currently accepted. All payments are due on the day of the visit. Checks should be made payable to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Remember: There is an additionally entrance fee to Isla Blanca Park: $30 per bus and $12 per vehicle.

Method of Payment (Required)

Special Needs or Interests

Please provide any relevant details about special needs or specific interests that we should be aware of for your visit.

Please note any special needs or interests