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Brownsville Zoo
Zoos, or zoological gardens, exist in many forms all over the world. The first zoo showing wild animals from exotic locations to the public was opened in London Zoo, in 1828.
Zoo now often incorporate landscape immersion, where the animals' natural environment is recreated in their enclosures.
Modern zoos range from safari parks, where visitors drive through vast areas, seeing animals in the open range, to petting or childrens' zoos, where children can hold or stroke domestic and farm animals. Zoos also include aquariums, animal sanctuaries, animal theme parks, bird parks and reptile parks, and there are even butterfly zoos.
Zoo visits are fun, entertaining and educational, so wherever you are, visit your local zoo.
Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, United States
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The Gladys Porter Zoo
The Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, opened its doors to the public in 1971, and welcomes more than 400 000 visitors each year. Set on 31 acres of attractive grounds, The Gladys Porter Zoo, divided into 4 areas, Asia, Africa, Tropical America and Indo-Australia, is home to an interesting collection of 377 species of animals as well as 225 types of plants.The zoo grounds are ideal for many events including birthday parties, weddings and more, and our catering staff can provide outstanding sit-down dinners or casual dining events. Kids parties at our zoo are always enjoyable, and our party packages include all the basics required for fun events.
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Khan's Grill2015-04-27
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
Khan's Grill in Brownsville, Texas, is a Mongolian restaurant where customers are able to create their choice of stir fry selected from an interesting variety of vegetables, meats and seafoods. Once your choice is made our experienced chef will prepare your delicious meal while you watch, and we have many dry seasonings to further enhance an already delicious meal. Also available at Khan's Grill are authentic Asian-style noodles that are freshly prepared on a daily basis, and we also offer gluten free rice noodles. Fresh vegetables are delivered on a daily basis as freshness is vitally important to any delicious and nutritious stir-fry. A stir fry at Khan's Grill includes lean cuts of meats, poultry and fresh seafoods. READ MORE
The Gladys Porter Zoo2015-04-27
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
The Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, opened its doors to the public in 1971, and welcomes more than 400 000 visitors each year. Set on 31 acres of attractive grounds, The Gladys Porter Zoo, divided into 4 areas, Asia, Africa, Tropical America and Indo-Australia, is home to an interesting collection of 377 species of animals as well as 225 types of plants.The zoo grounds are ideal for many events including birthday parties, weddings and more, and our catering staff can provide outstanding sit-down dinners or casual dining events. Kids parties at our zoo are always enjoyable, and our party packages include all the basics required for fun events. READ MORE
Brownsville Historical Society2015-04-29
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
The Brownsville Historical Society in Brownsville, Texas, USA serves to preserve, educate, and promote the history, heritage, and cultural arts of Brownsville, Texas and it's environs. They do so through exhibitions, cultural events, archival collections and educational programs, and through their various museums, cover nearly every aspect of Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley's history and culture. With six unique locations and numerous programs, they share experiences about the history, cultural arts, and heritage of the region. The Brownsville Historical Society also promotes La Tienda Gift Shop which offers a fine selection of historical books, folk art, local art, bilingual books and gifts, souvenirs, stationary, jewelery and so much more, capturing the spirit of the South Texas and Northeastern Mexico border.READ MORE
Camille Playhouse2015-04-29
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
The Camille Playhouse in Brownsville, Texas, USA is one of the most respected community theatres in South Texas, now in its 50th season, and they specialize in bringing broadway to Brownsville. They offer summer workshops for kids, and they offer regular auditions for shows, so check the website for details or contact them, and parts are cast on talent alone. The Camille Playhouse also hosts your events in the DeStefano Room which is available for rental, and they offer season tickets for patrons to view each of their Mainstage Productions throughout the season, however your six tickets can used as you see fit. The Camille Playhouse welcomes you to come along and enjoy the show, and they continue to offer quality performances throughout the season.READ MORE
Sasi's Thai Restaurant2015-05-04
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
Sasi's Thai Restaurant in Brownsville, Texas serves authentic Thai cuisine with the perfect blend of vegetables, noodles and spices. Their fresh spicy food is amazing and their red thai curry has been touted as fantastic, they also offer take out and bubble tea in various flavors. Sasi's Thai Restaurant menu offers weekday lunch specials and other delectable items include spring rolls, chicken satay, stir fry noodles, Pad Thai, Lad Nar, Drunken Noodle, Pad se ew, Thai Basil, vegetable stir fries, green curry, red curry, Panang curry, Masaman curry and more, they also have side items, dessert and a kiddies menu, come for a genuine taste of Thailand.READ MORE
Costumes of the Americas Museum2015-04-29
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
Costumes of the Americas Museum in Brownsville, Texas, USA offers exhibits focusing on textiles and garments in rich colors with woven images and patterns representing traditional designs symbolizing social and religious beliefs. Come on a fascinating journey of costumes, the museum houses one of the largest collections of authentic North, Central and South American indigenous clothing and accessories in the world. The Costumes of the Americas Museum preserves the history and cultural heritage embodied by these costumes, and includes exhibits of authentic indigenous dress and costumes, jewelry and accessories of the Americas, with emphasis on Mexico, they also have costumes from some of the Caribbean countries in their collections. Guided tours are available for students, educators, clubs and organizations as well as other interested parties.READ MORE
The Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center2015-04-29
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
The Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center in Brownsville, Texas, USA offers aquatic programs to enrich the lives of students, faculty, staff, parents and the community. Recreational programs include Wellness Swimming and Walking which is lap swimming and weight training for adults only, the Water Exercise Program includes low impact aerobics and weight training. They also have BISD Recreational Swimming for fundamentals and general wellness swimming, and the Family Fandango Program is an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the water. The Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center has summer programs, offers adaptive swimming, U.I.L. swimming and diving and more, it's all here.READ MORE
Shrimp Outlet2015-05-04
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
Shrimp Outlet in Brownsville, Texas is owned and operated by the Burnell family and they offer fresh shrimp caught by their boats at sea. This family of shrimpers sells shrimp from their store and are also shrimp suppliers, they ship to anywhere in the United States. Shrimp Outlet offer wild caught, naturally preserved shrimp and they are as fresh as can be, frozen at sea in their own words. Visit the storefront and check out what else is in store, they sometimes have oysters, red snapper and more, and check out the delectable shrimp recipes on their website.READ MORE
Brownsville Golf Center2015-04-29
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
Brownsville Golf Center in Brownsville, Texas, USA is one of the finest municipal golf courses in South Texas open 362 days a year and offering 18 challenging holes. The course boasts a tropical landscape with wide open fairways and holes featurning Bermuda grass, Dwarf tif greens, and water hazards on almost every hole. Brownsville Golf Center has a pro shop with Nike and Callaway golf products and golf carts, and there's a putting and chipping practice facility, they also have a fully stocked snack bar with beverages. Come for the best value for golf anywhere, and enjoy a wonderful 18 holes on this fine public course. READ MORE
Mi Pueblito Restaurant 2015-04-27
Located in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, United States
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