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South
Padre Island Activities
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Contact us
by e-mail
or call 1-800-926-6926 |
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Activities
Galadys
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 $9.00
Children $6.00 |
Area Churches
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If you are staying on South Padre
Island, or in Port Isabel, whether you are
Presbryterian, Catholic, Methodist, Episcopalian,
Lutheran, Assembly of God, Baptist, non denominational,
or an other Christian religion we are sure
you will find a church that will welcome you.
Come join us here on Sunday-- You can hitdress
codes. the beaches and go fishing after church
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Isla Blanca Park
RV camping, 2 picnic pavilions, jetty fishing.
Sea Ranch Marina.
956-761-5493 |
Day use tee: per vehicle $5 |
Andy Bowie Park
4 miles north of the Island. Picnic Pavilions,
children's play ground.
956-761-2639 |
Day use fee per vehicle $5 |
Island Cinema 4
Early shows on rainy days.
4700 Padre Blvd,
956-761-7828 |
Open daily |
Confederate
Air Force/Rio Grande Wing
Historic aircraft and aviation memorabilia
located at Brownsville/South Padre Island Airport.
955 Minnesota, Brownsville,
956-541-8585 |
Open daily: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m
Adults $5
Children $4
Seniors $3
12 years and under free with adults. |
Island
Equestrian Center
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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. |
Laguna Atascosa Refuge
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A 45,000
acre federal preserve for wildlife and bird
watching on mainland.
956-748-3608 |
Open daily: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
$4 per vehicle |
Laguna Madre Nature
Walk
The Laguna Madre Nature Walk is a 1500-ft.
boardwalk that overlooks four acres of wetlands
near the South Padre Island Convention Centre.
Visitors can observe many species of birds and wildlife in their natural habitat. |
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Laguna Station
Located on South Padre Island, Laguna Station
offers a variety of exciting aquatics adventures
to Boy Scout Troops and Co-ed Explorer Posts.
Fishing, sailing, SCUBA and adventures round
out the opportunities.
Laguna Station also offers off-season camping and programs to church youth groups
and other groups. |
For more information, please
call Glenn Harrison, director of Laguna Station,
at (956)423-0250,
or write: Laguna Station, Rio Grande Council, 1301 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen,
TX 78550. |
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. |
Port Isabel
Historuic Museum
| 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. |
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Port Isabel
Light House
| 1853 era lighthouse with panoramic views
of the Laguna Madre Bay. |
Open daily 10-11:30 a.m., 1-5
p.m. Adults-$1, Children-50 cents,
Over 65-Free. |
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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Sea Turtle
Inc
Home of the "Turtle Lady," Ila
Loetscher. Shows featuring endangered sea turtles.
5805 Gulf Blvd. |
Tuesdays and Saturdays
$2 Donation required. |
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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