San Antonio Zoo
The San Antonio Zoo is ranked as one of the best zoos in the nation exhibiting over 3,500 animals of 600 species. Located at the headwaters of the San Antonio River, the Zoo encompasses 35 landscaped acres. Several i... visitsanantonio.com
Bandera Park On The: Office
If you wish to mix with the locals, this is the place to go. The Medina River backs up to form a lazy section of the river about three feet deep. A dam on the west side of 173 keeps the water level fairly consistent. At ... igougo.com
Brackenridge Park
San Antonio's Brackenridge Park is 343-acres and was created from land donated to the City of San Antonio in 1899. It houses the San Antonio Zoo and the Brackenridge Eagle miniature train. Located along the headwater... visitsanantonio.com
Seaworld San Antonio
A Worlds of Discovery park, it features popular shows like "Believe," starring Shamu and companion killer whales. "The Cannery Row Caper" stars sea lions Clyde and Seamore, and "Viva!" features beluga whales and Pacific wh... traveltex.com
Friedrich Wilderness Park, Leon Springs, Texas
Located at the northern edge of San Antonio, Friedrich Wilderness Park offers easy access to two specialty birds of the Texas Hill Country: Black-capped Vireo and Golden-cheeked Warbler. The vireo is rare, but an active habit... trails.com
San Antonio South: Mitchell, Braunig, & Calaveras Lakes,...
Mitchell Lake includes 660 acres and a number of ponds and extensive grasslands. The area can be well covered by vehicle year-round; a scope is suggested. Once a sewage treatment plant, it has since reverted to a nature prese... trails.com
Natural Bridge Caverns
Image: an impressive pilar. Photographer: Knut Brennd rfer Natural Bridge Caverns got its name from the natural bridge near the entrance. This whole area originally was part of the cavern, until about 5,000 years ago most ... showcaves.com
Snake Farm
Features more than 500 reptiles, as well as a variety of monkeys, birds, llamas and Texas longhorns. Summer hours: 10 a.m.?7 p.m. daily. Winter hours: 10 a.m.?6 p.m. daily. Exit 182 on I-35 south of town. 830/608-9270. traveltex.com