Featured Activity
Innovative complex features more than 300,000 gallons of aquarium exhibits and visitors can see nearly every major species of freshwater fish found in Texas in its natural habitat. Explore the Hill Country Stream, East Texas Farm Pond, or go below the surface of a Texas Reservoir to learn about fish and their behavior. Gaze into the eyes of an American alligator in a natural wetlands environment. Wander through a variety of galleries that feature replicas of most state record fish caught in Texas freshwater lakes and streams. Watch and talk with divers as they hand-feed the fish in a 26,000 gallon tank at 11 a.m. Tue.–Fri. , 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sat., and 2 p.m. Sun. Enjoy catching rainbow trout or channel catfish at the Angler's Pavilion and Casting Pond. Ride the tram and walk the wetlands trail. Open Tue.–Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 1–4 p.m. Admission fee. 5550 Flat Creek Rd. (F.M. 2495) near Lake Athens. 903/676-2277.
City: Athens
Region: Prairies and Lakes
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