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Exotic Cat Refuge & Wildlife Orphanage

Non-profit reserve offers refuge and rehabilitation to endangered exotic cats and other wildlife. It's a state and federally licensed orphanage for lions, tigers, leopards, cougars, bears and wolves, to name a few. Shelter is normally open Tue.–Sun. afternoons , but it's best to call for reservations. From U.S. 96, head east on Main St. one block to Elizabeth St.; right on Elizabeth St. to Shaw Guy St.; turn left to orphanage. 409/423-4847.

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Kirbyville, Texas
409/423-4847

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normally open Tue.–Sun. afternoons

Featured Activity

Tranquility Park, bounded by Smith, Rusk, Bagby and Walker sts. Commemorates Apollo flights with two-block-long, 32-level fountain and towers resembling rockets. Bronze plaques in 15 languages tell the Apollo story.

City: Houston
Region: Gulf Coast

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Popular Activities

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular activities to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains

Japanese Garden
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Kemah Boardwalk
City: Kemah
Region: Gulf Coast

SeaWorld San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country

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