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Exotic Resort Zoo in Johnson City

Exotic Resort Zoo

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 Africa's greater kudu, 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 is a petting area. Open daily Apr. 1–Oct. 31 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Nov. 1–Mar. 31 9 a.m.–5 p.m. On U.S. 281 four miles north of city. 830/868-4357.

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Lodging

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Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Campgrounds

Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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235 Zoo Trl
Johnson City, Texas
Phone: 830/868-4357

Hours

Open daily Apr. 1–Oct. 31 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Nov. 1–Mar. 31 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Art Museum Of Southeast Texas

The museum has a permanent collection of paintings, sculpture, mixed media and folk art, plus hosts traveling exhibits. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat. and noon–5 p.m. Sun. Free. 500 Main St. 409/832-3432. www.amset.org.

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Region: Gulf Coast

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