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Deep in the Heart of Texas
100
What percentage discount do TSA Members receive at food outlets?

10% discount on purchases at all food venues 

100

Which famous soft drink was invented in 1892?

Coca-Cola

100

What type of sharks live in the H-E-B Caribbean Shark exhibit?

Sandbar sharks

100

What is the correct order for the three-sink method?

Sanitize, rinse, wash

100

What iconic fast-food chain was founded in Corpus Christi in 1950?  

Whataburger

200

What food item can only be purchased at Tiki Hut?

Snow Cones

200

What is used to make hummus?

Chickpeas
200

When will the new rescue center open to the public?

March 2023

200

When cooking chicken, what is the minimum safe internal temperature?

165 F

200

True or False:  The USS Lexington was the first aircraft carrier to have women crew members in US Naval History.

TRUE!

300

Where can a guest buy an ICEE at TSA?

Agua Dolce

300

Which is the ONLY food that can never go bad?

Honey

300

The mission of the Texas State Aquarium is...

to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation

300

At what temperature should you maintain hot food?

135 Degree 

300

Name at least (3) SSA Partners/Accounts that are also in Texas.

ZOO: San Antonio, Houston, El Paso, Dallas

400

How many types of pizza do we offer at Shoreline Grill?

Three!  Cheese, Pepperoni, and Chorizo

400

How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?

15 pounds

400

What year did the Aquarium open its Gulf of Mexico Exhibit Building to the public?

1990

400

What is the temperature danger zone?

41°F degrees - 135°F 

400

True or False:  The Port of Corpus Christi is the third largest port in the United States, based on total revenue tonnage

FALSE!  It is THE largest port in the United States

500

How many food locations do we operate at the Texas State Aquarium?

EIGHT!   Cafe Aqua, Agua Dolce, Tiki Hut, Back Porch, Shoreline Grill, Fathoms, Canopy & Splash Park!

500

What cheese would you find on a Reuben sandwich?

Swiss

500

Name the four dolphins at Dolphin Bay...

Liko, Merlin, Schooner, Shadow

500

What are the four Steps to Food Safety

Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill

500

The Corpus Christi Hooks started in 1968 under what name?

Memphis Blues - an affiliate of the New York Mets