Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

I've probably posted about this place before because we've taken Jack on a previous trip. He was obviously smaller and didn't remember going so we thought he'd like to go again. He had a great time seeing the big fish and the little tiny fish. He would say, "Ooooohhhhh, they are so cute!" It was fun to watch. We watched a dive show and they talked all about the freshwater fish in Texas. Quiz: What is the state fish of Texas?

I just love this picture. Jack & Jack in their TVCC Cardinals hats and they all look so excited to be at the Fishery!

They have enormous, creepy catfish and you can feed them. Jack threw the food in and watched very closely as they swarmed the top of the water for the food. You could reach in and touch them. I'm not sure you're supposed to but I saw one guy do it. Not for me, thanks.

There are 3 alligators there and one thought he'd show off for us. Jack wasn't afraid to sit right by him. I wouldn't be either with the glass there!

They're so friendly looking! No wonder we're not GATOR fans!

Wannie & Poppa were waiting for Jack to see some fish at the fishing pond. You can get a pole and bait and fish for free at the center. We tried but the catfish Poppa caught broke the line. We gave up after that because Jack wasn't interested in catching fish just yet.

We rode a tram around the center to see where they hatch the fish. It was interesting, but just a tad windy.

Everyone's checking out the tanks where they grow the fish.

Look, there's a waterfall.

Answer: Guadalupe Bass. It's found in the Guadalupe River and nowhere else in the world. That's why it's the state fish of Texas.