Visiting TFFC

Built as a joint venture between TPWD, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation and the community of Athens, TFFC combines a Visitor Center, educational programming and a production freshwater hatchery. Developed on a 107-acre site, the facility includes a over 300,000 gallons of indoor and outdoor aquariums displaying dozens of species of native fish, waterfowl, alligators and amphibians in recreated habitats. A 14,000-sq.ft conservation center completed in 2007 provides space for meetings and special events .

TFFC invites both individual and group visitation. School groups account for about one-third of the 60,000 to 80,000 annual visitors. Reservations are recommended for groups of 10 or more. Please note that pets are not allowed at the center. Public hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Click here for directions, rates, contact information and holiday schedule.

Take the Virtual Tour

Download TFFC facility map media download (PDF 112.2 KB)

Exhibits

TFFC offers something of interest to everyone who has ever been fascinated by water and the plants and animals that make up the aquatic world. The map displays the location of each of the exhibit areas listed below. You may select a specific exhibit from the list or click on the map to use a larger interactive map of TFFC.