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Padre Island Activities
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Contact us
by e-mail
or call 1-800-292-7520 |
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| Gladys
Porter Zoo
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One of the top 10 zoos in the nation.
The zoo is a 31 acre preserve with more than
1,800 mammals, birds, and reptiles. Ringgold
and Sixth Streets,
Brownsville, 956-546-7187 |
Open
daily:
from 9 a.m. to sundown.
Adults $5.75
Children $2.75 |
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Isla
Blanca Park
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camping, 2 picnic pavilions, jetty fishing.
Sea Ranch Marina.
956-761-5493 |
Day
use tee: per vehicle $3 |
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Andy
Bowie Park
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miles north of the Island. Picnic Pavilions,
children's play ground.
956-761-2639 |
Day
use fee per vehicle $3 |
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Island
Cinema 4
| Early
shows on rainy days.
4700 Padre Blvd,
956-761-7828 |
Open
daily |
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Island
Equestrian
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Horse and pony rides on the
beach. Guides and instruction available.
Andy Bowie County Park,
956-761-HOSS
1-800-761-HOSS (4677) |
Open
daily 8 a.m. to dark. |
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Matamoros,
Mexico
| Bargain
shopping for silver, leather goods, and handicrafts
at vibrant Mexican markets. Traditional dining,
museums. Thirty minutes southwest of the Island.
Escorted tours available. |
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Port
Isabel Museums
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Opening
in the famous "Champion Building" in
the Spring of 1997, museum exhibits include visitor-friendly,
push-button displays; audiovisual film interactive;
and professionally crafted and lighted cases containing
original artifacts, rare documents, and vintage
photographs featuring all facets of the area's
rich history. |
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Last ticket is sold at 3:30
p.m.) |
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Port
Isabel Lighthouse
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The Point Isabel Lighthouse was authorized by
the U.S. Congress, first lit in 1853 and is
open to the public. On the same grounds is the
Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage which houses the
Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce and a display
of lighthouse related historical items |
Open daily 10-11:30 a.m., 1-5 p.m. Adults-$1,
Children-50 cents,
Over 65-Free. |
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Whaling
Wall
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Internationally-known environmental artist Wyland
picked South Padre Island to paint Whaling Wall
#53, his only wall in Texas. Wyland is planning
to paint 100 walls during his career to educate
people on the importance of marine conservation |
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University
of Texas-Pan American Coastal Studies Laboratory
| Aquarium
and extensive shell collection.
Isla Blanca Park.956-761-2644. |
Open Sun-Fri 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Free admission. |
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