Gladys Porter Zoo
Located in the center of Brownsville, Texas, the Gladys Porter Zoo has over 25 acres of lush, tropical plants, and about 1,600 animals. The Gladys Porter Zoo opened to the public in September 1971, and is known for its successes in breeding endangered species of wildlife. An average of 375,000 local people and tourists visit this visitor-oriented zoological and botanical park annually. The Zoo is dedicated to the preservation of nature through education, conservation and research. The Gladys Porter Zoo has had many successes in reproducing the king cobra, the longest venomous snake in the world, and the Zoo remains one of the few institutions in the world reproducing the king cobra in captivity. They've also recently rescued four female tigers. This incredible place is not only helping endangered species and other animals, but it's fun for your entire family! Visit their website for more information.
Brownsville International Birding Festival
Brownsville is a birdwatcher's paradise - some say the best birding in the U.S. Since 2000, Brownsville has been homee to an annual birding festival: the Brownsville International Birding Festival. Brownsville is part of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, and is home to hundreds of species of birds, many of which aren't seen elsewhere in Texas or the United States. Every year, bird watchers from all over travel to Brownsville for their incredible birding festival, which consists of field trips, seminars and other fun events.
Golfers can choose from 6 different 18 hole golf courses. Every course is beautiful and fun to play, with lots of water, and tough greens.
Other sports in Brownsville, Texas include basketball, football, volleyball, soccer and many more.
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