![]() ![]() I used the Garmin to find the Children's Museum in Brownsville which is about a 30 minute drive. We needed something for our two children (5 and 2) to do, since the beach was out. We took a trip to South Padre in late April and ran into an unexpectably cold day. Also there is a beautiful lake and park next to it, Camille's playhouse (performing theater), Sam's Pool (large swimming pool & children's sprinkler pad) and the Glady's Porter Zoo. I highly recommend taking your kids here. Play areas available at the museum include a doctor's office, dentist's office, kitchen & restaurant, farmhouse, boat, Target reading area, Channel 5 weather station (children get to see themselves on screen giving the weather), construction area, and the HEB grocery store where kids can pretend to shop. The museum is inside a park area that does have parking, limited but you may want to check for space there first to avoid a long walk. Only advice I could give is that their webpage tells you to park at the zoo parking lot which means that you end up walking about 5 blocks to get to the museum. They were doing face painting while we were there. They also have different activities at no extra charge. I had a group of 7 kids and all were well entertained for the 3 hrs. ![]() Not as big as the one in SA but still has plenty for the kids to do. Cost is $6 per person ($1 off coupon per pair of adult & child is available on their webpage). I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is very nice, as well as the area that it is in. She picked the place because she had been to the one in San Antonio however, that would be impossible since we're a 6 hr. However, you do get the whole museum for yourself!Īs part of my daughter's birthday celebration she (along w/a group of friends) wanted to go to the Children's Museum. But for $500 for two hours, I think I would reconsider. ![]() The museum does close completely for the party so only your guests can enjoy the who museum and games. We happened to get their late so I had less than two hours to celebrate. It was for only two hours and that can go very fast. I had a birthday party here and enjoyed it very much however I have only one complaint. You can have birthday parties here as well. Yearly pass is recommended if you plan to go often and also provides access to other events for free. The facility does have a yearly pass or pay as you go. The museum displays different things throughout the year. As you enter, you will have a large gift shop on the right and in the front you will have a museum. The place is very clean and temperature is cool. It has many activities for all ages, 2 and up. It is very educative as they have so many role playing areas so the children can be doctors, shopping for groceries, be a broadcaster, etc. The Gladys Porter Zoo staff would like to thank sponsors, McDonald’s RGV Owner Operators, Brownsville Public Utilities Board, H-E-B, KVEO-Local 23, CBS 4, Digital 101.5 and the City of Brownsville, for their generous donations that helped make this event possible.įor more information, please visit or call (956) 546-7187.I took my children here when they were 5 and 6 years old and they can stay busy for hours here. The toy must be valued at $5 or higher-only one free admission will be granted per toy donation. Guests can receive free admission by donating a new, unwrapped toy for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Zoo Members get in free with their membership cards. Tickets for Zoo Nights and Lights are now available on the Zoo’s website, or they can be purchased at the gate. The price of admission for this event is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Unfortunately, there will not be a cookie decorating station this year, but children will receive a coupon for a free cookie from McDonald’s. Zoo staff will also be competing in a Christmas tree decorating contest, and guests will be able to vote for their favorite tree. Visitors can shop for unique holiday gifts at the arts and crafts show and the Zoo gift shop. There will be live musical and dance performances, Christmas karaoke and book readings. The public is invited to stroll through the Zoo’s pathways, filled with brilliant light displays. ![]() The scheduled weekends are December 3rd-5th and 10th-12th from 6 p.m. In order to spread out attendance and give guests more opportunities to visit, Zoo Nights and Lights will be held for two weekends rather than one. This year, the Gladys Porter Zoo is doing things a bit differently. This family-friendly event offers holiday spirit and fun for guests of all ages as well as a romantic setting for a date night. The Gladys Porter Zoo will be hosting its annual holiday celebration, Zoo Nights and Lights. ![]()
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