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Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge - Alamo
Along the banks of the lower Rio Grande is the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, a 2,088 acre refuge established in 1943 for the
protection of migratory birds. Considered the ‘jewel’ of the refuge system, this essential ‘island’ of thorn forest habitat is host or
home to nearly 400 different types of birds and a myriad of other species, including the indigo snake, malachite butterfly and the
endangered ocelot.
Gladys Porter Zoo - Brownsville
The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. With 26 acres of lush tropical plants and some 1,600
animals, the Gladys Porter Zoo is known for its successes in breeding endangered species of wildlife
Museum of South Texas History - Edinburg
Very interesting!
Iwo Jima Memorial - Harlingen
The Iwo Jima Museum is located adjacent to the monument and contains many souvenirs, photographs and memorabilia of the
famous World War II battle.
International Museum of Art & Science - McAllen
The mission of the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is to promote a deeper appreciation for the arts and sciences
through its exhibitions, cultural events and educational programs, and to preserve, expand, and display its permanent art and
science collections.
San Juan National Shrine - San Juan
Basilica Of Our Lady Of San Juan Del Valle-National Shrine
Port Isabel Lighthouse - Port Isabel
The Port Isabel Lighthouse has long been a dominant feature at the southern tip of the Texas Gulf Coast.
Schlitterbahn - South Padre Island
Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark on beautiful South Padre Island is a tropical destination.
Sea Turtle, Inc - South Padre Island
Sea Turtle education, research, rescue and rehabilitation center in South Padre Island, Texas
Los Ebanos Hand Ferry - Mission
The last working hand-powered ferry still crossing the Rio Grande River
Port Isabel Historical Museums
Port Isabel Historical Museum and the new Treasures of the Gulf Museum are open to all visitors.
Hidalgo Pumphouse - Hidalgo
This is the only remaining example of a steam powered irrigation pump. It used mesquite wood fired boilers to power 20 ft. diameter
irrigation pumps that could take up to 250,000 gallons of water per minute from the Rio Grande and raise it to a network of gravity
flow irrigation ditches to make modern agriculture possible in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was restored and opened to the public in
April 1999.
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