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South Padre Island Birding Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary

To be Amazed is our Nature

South Padre Island, TX   |  spibirding.org

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Mission

The mission of the South Padre Island Birding Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary is to educate the public about birds of South Padre Island and its environs: the flora, fauna and the natural environment of South Padre Island, the Laguna Madre Coastal area, with an emphasis on conservation and environmental awareness.

Ruling year info

2006

Executive Director

Cristin Enholm

Main address

6801 Padre Blvd

South Padre Island, TX 78597 USA

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EIN

20-3288155

NTEE code info

Natural Resource Conservation and Protection (C30)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Our coastal wildlife needs our support. Through vital education efforts, we hope to inspire our visitors to connect with and care for the environment to make a difference for the nature of the Laguna Madre coastal area.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Guided Birding Tours

As a leading destination for birdwatching in the Rio Grande Valley, we aim to provide visitors from all over the world with a rewarding opportunity to experience the nature and wildlife found in the Laguna Madre coastal area. Our guided birding tours, led by our expert Naturalist and Environmental Educator, offer visitors the chance to observe and learn about the amazing birds and unique habitat within South Padre Island.

For more information: https://www.spibirding.com/guided-tours

Population(s) Served
Adults
Adolescents

As a nature center, one of our primary goals is to educate the public about the importance of the wildlife that surrounds us. As an alligator sanctuary, a focus of ours is to help our visitors understand the reptiles that reside in our area, specifically alligators and snakes, and to dispel common misconceptions regarding these fascinating animals. Visitors are able to attend one of our three daily Gator Talks to learn all about the incredible American Alligator species and the resident alligators in our sanctuary. We also offer one daily Snake Talk to give our visitors the opportunity to expand their knowledge about snakes -- one of Earth's most misunderstood creatures.

For more information: https://www.spibirding.com/programs-events

Population(s) Served
Families
Adults
Children and youth

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Total number of paid admissions

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Gator and Snake Talks

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

This data reflects the number of people who visit our center throughout the year. It includes visitors that participate in all of our programs, including our guided bird walks.

Number of conference attendees

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Our Winter Wildlife Expo is an annual conference we host every February. These numbers relate to this event and reflect the number of people who attend over the span of the three days it is held.

Number of volunteers

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Guided Birding Tours

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

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Goals & Strategy

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Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

We aim to serve the public through environmental education and events that provide opportunity for people to actively contribute to the protection and care of the habitats within our coastal area.

We host guided tours, kids programs, lecture circuits and more educational opportunities to educate the public about the biodiversity of the Laguna Madre coastal area and encourage a deep understanding of the wildlife that surrounds us.

We have a master naturalist who organizes bird tours, kids' camps and other educational and volunteer events and a herpetologist who leads daily presentations about alligators and snakes.

We've been able to hold successful camps for all ages and hope to continue expanding our kids' education programming.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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South Padre Island Birding Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary

Board of directors
as of 07/02/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Marv Esterly

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 5/7/2024
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

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