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

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 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

Mi Pueblito Restaurant in Brownsville, Texas, has been satisfying hungry appetites with delicious, traditional Mexican cuisine since 1989. Our courtyard atmosphere, excellent service and the outstanding quality and presentation of our Mexican cuisine has diners regularly coming back for more. Mi Pueblito Restaurant offers affordable meals in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, and by combining interesting and colorful plate presentations, menu creativity and meals that are made to order and made from the freshest ingredients, have acquired a stellar reputation as a popular Mexican restaurant. READ MORE

Island Biplanes in Brownsville, Texas, offers exciting experiences of viewing beautiful scenery and islands as you fly through the air in the comfort of our Waco YMF-5C aircraft. Flightseeing with Island Biplanes is an amazing experience that can be likened to an enjoyable convertible ride, and as it could be a chilly flight, we recommend that jackets be worn. Should weather not be ideal for flying, flightseeing will be rescheduled or cancelled. Island Biplanes is always running specials on available tours, and we can customise a ride that will take you to whatever sights you wish to see. READ MORE

Toscafina Restaurant in Brownsville, Texas, is an Italian restaurant where family and friends are made to feel at home in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, for an enjoyable meal of authentic Italian cuisine. We have an excellent selection of fines wines that will satisfy even the most discerning of palettes. Our servings of authentic Italian cuisine is offered at reasonable prices, and all meals are made from scratch on a daily basis using fresh ingredients to ensure your dining experience at Toscafina Restaurant is enjoyable and memorable. Toscafina Restaurant has a delightful outside patio that is perfect for romantic al fresco dining or enjoying a relaxed meal with family and friends. READ MORE

Boca Chica Inn and Suites is a Brownsville, Texas hotel near the Gulf of Mexico just two minutes from the Mexican border, and here they offer well appointed guest rooms with excellent amenities. There's an outdoor pool and wake up service, they offer a free Continental breakfast, free local calls, free high speed internet, have outdoor parking and a guest laundry. Boca Chica Inn and Suites is the perfect place to call home, and they are ideally located close to fabulous area attractions, restaurants, entertainment venues, museums, shopping centers and specialty stores. Come for a memorable stay and enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking and picnics all close by, as well as a number of golf courses in the vicinity.READ MORE

Sabal Palm Sanctuary in Brownsville, Texas provides breeding habitat for many endangered or high-priority birds and is located on a 527 acre tract of land on the Rio Grande. Being one of the most biodiverse habitats in the country, Sabal Palm Sanctuary is a critical source of shelter and food for migrating and wintering species. Come view the native species of plants and animals, and they feature more than 5 miles of nature trails and wildlife viewing areas, there's a wheelchair accessible viewing deck too, and they offer weekly guided birding walks and history tours through the historic 1892 Rabb Plantation House. Come enjoy wildlife presentations, workshops and special events, and they have educational displays and a gift shop.READ MORE

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

The World Birding Center in Brownsville, Texas, USA is a world class birding destination, and is a network of nine sites along the 120 miles of river road from South Padre Island to Roma. Featuring habitats from dry chaparral brush and verdant riverside thickets to freshwater marshes and coastal wetlands, more than 10,000 acres will be opened up for prime viewing. The mission of the World Birding Center is to protect the native habit while increasing the understanding and appreciation of the birds and wildlife. Centered at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, the World Birding Center project is a global model for conservation and eco tourism development. They will be offering viewing stations, watching towers, interpretive centers and programs, and they intend to grow tourism and the number of acres protected in the Rio Grande Valley, so all benefit, and it's the perfect chance to see their famous birds.READ MORE