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Valley Nature Center

Features a half-mile nature trail winding its way through six acres of native Valley vegetation and also includes butterfly gardens, ponds and cactus gardens. The indoor exhibit hall features interactive children's exhibits of native wildlife and habitat, as well as a gift shop. Open Tue.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. 1–5 p.m. Admission fee. At 301 S. Border Ave. in Gibson Park. 956/969-2475. info@valleynaturecenter.org. www.valleynaturecenter.org.

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301 S. Border Ave.
Weslaco, Texas
78599
956/969-2475

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Hours

Open Tue.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. 1–5 p.m.

Featured Activity

Bring your camera and board one of the zoo's open air trams for a guided tour and close encounter with animals from around the world, such as the greater kudu, from Africa, whose horns can grow more than five-feet long. Other sightings might include the nilgai (blue bull) from India, the eland, scimitar (white oryx), or the North American bison. Resort is on 137 wooded acres. There also isa petting area. Open daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Apr. 1–Oct. 31; Nov. 1–Mar. 31, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. On U.S. 281 four miles north of city. 830/868-4357.

City: Johnson City
Region: Hill Country

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