GLADYS PORTER ZOO
500 East Ringgold Street, Brownsville, TX 78520 Directions
Since 1971
Here’s The Deal:
The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor-oriented botanical and zoological park dedicated to preserving nature through education, conservation, healthful outdoor recreation, and research. It houses about 400 animal species and over 250 tropical and neo-tropical species and subspecies. The Gladys Porter Zoo is known for its successes in breeding endangered species of wildlife. It annually welcomes an average of 432,000 local people and tourists visit. The zoo offers special discounted admission rates to schools. The Gladys Porter Zoo offers free admission for members, seniors, children age two and under. In addition, members can receive discounts on summer classes for children.
SPECIALTY:
Outdoor Activities, Park, Daily Presentations, Asian Forest Sanctuary, Company Events, Aquarium, Educational Programs, Birthday Parties, Group Rates, Weddings, Local Wildlife, Galapagos Tortoise Research, Herpetarium, Realm of the Dragon, Conservation, Picnics, Programs For Kids, School Field Trips & Butterflies
Price: Adults: $14
Children (2-13): $8.50
Seniors (over 65): $11
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CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF BROWNSVILLE
501 East Ringgold Street, Suite 5 Dean Porter Park, Brownsville, TX 78520 Directions
Since 2005
Here’s The Deal:
The Children’s Museum of Brownsville is a fantastic place for children to play and learn. It is the only children’s museum in Brownsville. The museum’s mission is to introduce kids to the “World of Learning” through hands-on creative and interactive exhibits, workshops, and special events. At this children’s museum, children will develop cultural curiosity, strengthen their imagination, and nurture their creativity. The Children’s Museum of Brownsville creates a positive atmosphere and a clean environment for children and families to grow and learn. You can host your next birthday party with them, bring a group on a field trip, or register a play date with friends. Free admission is available for children under one year.
SPECIALTY:
Field Trips, Gift Shop, Education, Halloween Bash, Under the Sea, All World’s Cafe, Children’s China, Construction Zone, Summer Camps, Brite’s Special Spot, Events, Group Policies and Procedures, Birthday Parties, Exhibitions, Chalk Art Festival, Night at the Museum Fundraiser & Girl's Night Out Bingo Fundraiser
Price: Admission(per person): $8.50
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BROWNSVILLE MUSEUM OF FINE ART
660 East Ringgold Street, Brownsville, TX 78520 Directions
Since 1935
Here’s The Deal:
Brownsville Museum of Fine Art was developed to contribute to the community's art education and cultural enrichment. It has the exhibit of art work and it provides educational programs for kids and adults. Brownsville Museum of Fine Art encourages/develops appreciation advancement of art throughout the city. Visitors will enjoy viewing traveling exhibits as well as art from their permanent collection and local artists. The museum is designed to be available for its variety of guests, where patrons are accommodated to the greatest degree possible. Brownsville Museum of Fine Art was designed as the front entrance wheelchair-ramp, a wheelchair-accessible double door entry, specially designated restroom stall with assisting handrails, even-level flooring throughout the building. Free admission is available for kids under 6.
SPECIALTY:
Teachers, Classrooms, Plan Your Visit, Educational Programs, Family Programs, Workshops, Youth, Adult, Summer Camps, A General Store, Saturday Art Classes, Permanent Collection, Exhibitions, Special Events, Field Trips, Students, Cooking Classes & Exhibitions
Price: Adults: $5
Children (6 -12): $2.50
Students, Seniors & Veterans: $2.50
Wednesdays After 5pm: $2.50