FRIDAY TOURS
La Chata Ranch Tour - October 28, 2011 7:30am
The winding senderos at La Chata Ranch lead you into a natural extravaganza of wildlife viewing. This tour is a birding, wildlife and historical tour. Exotic animals roam among the ranch in a natural setting of brush and native grasses. A cowboy breakfast will be enjoyed by tour guests. Attox, Nilgai, deer and even ostriches are among the wildlife that may be seen at this ranch.
Port Mansfield Tour - October 28, 2011 5:00pm
A sunset tour of Port Mansfield is sure to be a treat by means of the local “trolley”. Wildlife viewing and shore bird viewing opportunities will make this an enjoyable trip for guests. Port Mansfield is one of Willacy County’s jewels and is a great destination for fishing. Fishing, boating and wildlife viewing opportunities are available year round for guests. Guest will be picked up by the Trolley at the Port Pavilion.
SATURDAY TOURS
El Tecolote (Hunke) Ranch Tour - October 29, 2011 7:00am
El Tecolote (Hunke) Ranch is located between Hidalgo and Willacy counties and serves as a border to the King Ranch. Because of its geographical position, the ranch is a prim location to see a diversity of plant and animal life. Hunke ranch has a lot of deer, javalinas, armadillos and other small mammals. It hosts a really nice system of ponds where water birds can be seen and has the ferruginous pygmy owl as one of its main attractions.
Sal del Rey - October 29, 2011 4:00pm
The tours of the unique Salt Lakes are always popular. These Lakes of South Texas at one time made Sal Del Tey the most valuable piece of land in the region. Both history and wildlife are a big part of thes natural wonder with history dating back to 1536 and with wildlife and birds such as curlews and other diverse shorebird species making these lakes their home. The glistening of the lakes is a magical site against the sun's rays. * FOR RESERVATIONS FOR THIS TOUR CONTACT VALLEY NATURE CENTER AT 956– 969-2475
ALL TOURS WILL DEPART FROM THE L.E.FRANKS TOURIST CENTER (501 SOUTH 7TH STREET) AT SCHEDULED TIMES.
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