Zoo features a herd of bison grazing on a 20-acre range, plus other animals
of the High Plains, and a special "Texotic" exhibit. New Herpetarium houses 26
exhibits featuring lizards, frogs and salamanders from around the world.
Admission charge. Open 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. Closed major holidays. N.E. 24th
St. at U.S. 287. 806/381-7911 www.amarillozoo.org.
City: Amarillo
Region: Panhandle Plains
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
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City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
