SAN ANTONIO ZOO
3903 North Saint Mary’s Street, San Antonio, TX 78212 Directions
Since 1914
Here’s The Deal:
"San Antonio Zoo was established in 1914. The zoo is a 501(c)3 non-profit group and holds a wide range of animals on 56 acres containing 750 species, 34 of which are public pathways. The zoo provides a dynamic educational environment and a high-quality leisure experience for all travelers. It has over 8,500 animals on 56 acres, and there is plenty of fun for the entire family. The first cageless displays in the US started at this zoo in 1929, and it holds a collection of birds that is one of the largest in the world. It has over 1,000,000 visitors every year. It has been providing 13,155 children taking part in educational programs and 80,000 school children on field trips each year."
SPECIALTY:
Schools, Educational Programs, Zoo Boo and Lights, Hixon Bird House, Butterflies, Camp and Ball, Train, Giraffe Feeding, Zootennial Carousel, Aquarium, Bowling for Rhinos, Lory Landing, Events, Teachers Programs, Animals Exhibits & Theme Days
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WITTE MUSEUM
3801 Broadway Street, San Antonio, TX 78209 Directions
Since 1926
Here’s The Deal:
" Witte Museum is the largest museum in San Antonio, and it encouraging lifelong learning through groundbreaking exhibits, services, and collections of natural history, technology, and heritage in South Texas. The museum is one of the dreams and commitments of a community that has created an institution and maintained for 80 years. It has overcome the depression and wars and remains the most frequently visited museum in San Antonio in the 21st century. It has more than 300,000 artifacts in visible storage, as well as providing space for academics, historians, and school kids. It affords free admission for children (3 years and under)."
SPECIALTY:
Special Programs, Rentals, Kids’ Night Out, Corporate Events, Super Spring Break, Exhibitions, Daily Demonstrations, Research and Collection, Birthday Parties, Homeschool Day, Mays Family Center, Sensory Sunday at the Witte, Rock Art Foundation, Plan a Field Trip, Calendar, Weddings & Witte Museum Camp
Price: Adults (12 to 64 years old) - $14
Seniors (65 years and older) - $13
Military (with ID) - $13
Children (4 to 11 years old) - $10
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SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX 78209 Directions
Since 1980
Here’s The Deal:
"San Antonio Botanical Garden is the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded explicitly in support of the Botanical Garden. It has a wide range of plants from Texas, and spread over 33 acres around the world. Their first significant effort in the late 1960s was to create and propose a master plan for a public botanical garden. The birdwatch system has comfortable benches and unique birding viewing portals. Tourists can hold a picnic for a stroll. The venue includes spectacular garden shows and fantastic backdrops for special events. Hundreds of children and adults admire this exciting and stimulating place to experience the life of plants and wildlife."
SPECIALTY:
Formal and Display Gardens, Conservatory, Exhibits, Tourist Attraction, Education and Family, Gift Shop, Grow Campaign, Children’s Programs, Adventure Garden, Plants, Family Flashlight Night, Native Trail, Dog Days, Event & Adult Tour
Discount: 10% Off on Gift Shop purchases
Price: dmission Prices:
Adults - $12
Children (age 3-13) - $9
Senior Citizens (65 and over) - $10
Military (active, retired, reserve) - $10
Adults - $12
Children (age 3-13) - $9
Senior Citizens (65 and over) - $10
Military (active, retired, reserve) - $10
Students (with current ID) - $10