Texas
Spring Vacations & Unique Travel Spots
Abilene Zoo
The zoo maintains a collection of both plants and animals. The animal exhibits are surrounded by plants native to Texas.
The previous theme of the zoo was to compare animals and habitats from the Southwestern United States and Central America
to similar regions from Africa and Madagascar. The zoo's new master plan compares animals that utilize grasslands from
North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. The zoo cares for more than 800 animals representing over 200
species. The zoo maintains (2) species of primates, African Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Jaguars, Bison, and several
aquariums.
Location: Located in Nelson Park, across from the Taylor County Expo Center, off Highway 36 at 2070 Zoo Lane, Nelson Park,
Abilene, TX
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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Come and Discover Fossil Rim, where you can see animals living in their near natural environment. The 1800 acres of open
spaces lets you interact with deer, rhinos, giraffes and other wildlife. Drive your own vehicle through the 9 1?2 mile
tour. You will see long distance views of savannah-like pastures, forested areas and hillsides for the animals to roam. If
you are lucky, you might see the Aoudad or Sable approaching one of the many watering holes. Fossil Rim gives you nature
at its best: beautiful vistas and wildlife living in the open. Join us soon for an experience you won’t forget.
Location: Located just one hour and 20 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth. Glen Rose, TX
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Moody Gardens
Island fun is the name of the game. Moody Gardens provides a fun place to learn and play. This tropical destination offers
many attractions for your family getaway or a group outing. The possibilities to have fun and learn are endless. Let your
imagination dive deep into the oceans of the world in the Aquarium Pyramid. This wonderful world features aquatic life
from the Caribbean, South Atlantic, North Pacific and South Pacific Oceans. Opportunities to learn about the world's
oceans await. When you are done diving, step into the Rainforest Pyramid to marvel in the lush greenery and wildlife of
the world’s rainforests. This ten-story exhibit features wild birds, Cotton-Top Tamarins, an Ocelot, reptiles and other
interesting critters.
Location: Galveston, TX
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Rio Grande
The spectacular river canyons, the primitive character of the Rio Grande, and its international flavor provide a
stimulating environment for a high quality recreational and scenic experience. The Rio Grande is a free-flowing river with
a sufficient volume of water during normal years to permit full enjoyment of river recreational activities. Imagine
drifting down the Rio Grande through sheer walls of limestone, with the occasional sound of your paddle dipping in the
water and the song of a canyon wren as your only acoustic accompaniments. A river trip through the spectacular canyons of
the Rio Grane Wild & Scenic River can offer you this type of wilderness escape.
Location: Several highways lead to The Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River through Big Bend National Park: TX 118 from Alpine
to Study Butte or FM 170 from Presidio tthrough Study Butte, or US 90 or US 385 through Marathon.
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Gladys Porter Zoo
The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. With 26 acres of lush tropical plants and
some 1,600 animals, the Gladys Porter Zoo is known for its successes in breeding endangered species of wildlife. In a
mere ¾ mile trek, a visitor to the Gladys Porter Zoo will encounter a diverse ensemble of 377 species of animals and 225
species of plants. The park is divided into four zoogeographic areas: Africa, Asia, Tropical America and Indo-Australia.
There is also a Herpetarium and Aquatic Wing, a Free-flight Aviary, Macaw Canyon, Bear Grottos, and a California Sea Lion
exhibit. Small World features a nursery and an animal contact yard where children can touch and interact with domesticated
animals. Large numbers of wild birds find sanctuary on the Zoo grounds, drawn to the plants and waterways that provide
them with food and shelter.
Location: Brownsville, TX
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