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SUMMARY:Lower Valley Appreciation Days
DESCRIPTION:Save Big During Gladys Porter Zoo Discount Weekends!\n \nGladys Porter Zoo shows their appreciation to the community by offering special discount admission prices for select weekends only. Guests can enjoy incredible savings off regular admission rates and step into the Zoo’s newest\, wildly immersive attractions! Wild Explorer VR Experience brings global wildlife up close\, while the canopy skywalk in El Mundo Huasteco y Totonaco puts you directly beneath roaming ocelots. \nOn September 18th\, 19th and 20th\, Lower Valley Discount Days will be held for residents of Cameron County\, Willacy County and Matamoros\, Mexico. Admission will be $6.00 per adult (ages 14+) and $4.00 per child (ages 2 to 13). \nTo receive the discounted rate\, guests will need to present proof of residency when purchasing their tickets at the gate. Only one person per family or group will need to provide proof of residency\, such as a driver’s license or utility bill. Visitors living outside of the United States may present a passport or other identification to satisfy this requirement. \nSince opening in 1971\, the Gladys Porter Zoo has been dedicated to the conservation and preservation of nature. The Zoo is currently home to approximately 1\,800 animals representing over 320 different species. Guest favorites include the Soaring Eagle Zipline and the feeding stations at the giraffes\, flamingos and Galapagos tortoises. \nFor more information about the Zoo and the discount weekends\, call 956-546-7187. \n 
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SUMMARY:Upper Valley Appreciation Days
DESCRIPTION:Save Big During Gladys Porter Zoo Discount Weekends!\n \nGladys Porter Zoo shows their appreciation to the community by offering special discount admission prices for select weekends only. Guests can enjoy incredible savings off regular admission rates and step into the Zoo’s newest\, wildly immersive attractions! Wild Explorer VR Experience brings global wildlife up close\, while the canopy skywalk in El Mundo Huasteco y Totonaco puts you directly beneath roaming ocelots. \nUpper Valley residents can take advantage of this discount on October 9th\, 10th\, 11th and 12th. The admission rate will be $6.00 per adult and $4.00 per child for those living in Hidalgo County\, Starr County\, Reynosa\, and Nuevo Progreso. \nTo receive the discounted rate\, guests will need to present proof of residency when purchasing their tickets at the gate. Only one person per family or group will need to provide proof of residency\, such as a driver’s license or utility bill. Visitors living outside of the United States may present a passport or other identification to satisfy this requirement. \nSince opening in 1971\, the Gladys Porter Zoo has been dedicated to the conservation and preservation of nature. The Zoo is currently home to approximately 1\,800 animals representing over 320 different species. Guest favorites include the Soaring Eagle Zipline and the feeding stations at the giraffes\, flamingos and Galapagos tortoises. \nFor more information about the Zoo and the discount weekends\, call 956-546-7187.
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SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:The Gladys Porter Zoo will hold “Boo at the Zoo” celebration Friday\, October 30th and Saturday\, October 31st from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Become a Zoo member and you are eligible to come in early during the members’ only hour from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Come out for a ghoulish good time at this alternative way to trick-or-treat – perfect for kids\, teens and families alike! \nBoo at the Zoo guests of all ages are encouraged to come out in their favorite Halloween costumes. There will be more than 50 different game and treat stations. \n \nConcessions \nZoo Concessions will have a number of snacks for you and your family to enjoy while at Boo at the Zoo!  Prepare your palate for turkey legs\, roasted corn\, pizza\, popsicles\, Dippin’ Dots\, nachos and more.  Yum! \nZoo members have free access to the event and can get in early starting at 5 p.m. each night by showing their membership card. To alleviate congestion\, there will be a total of three entrances; the main Zoo gate\, a side gate near parking lot (pre-paid admission only)\, and a members-only entrance at the new Membership office. \nPlease be aware that due to construction on Ringgold Street there is no thru access from Palm Blvd. onto Ringgold Street. Parking will be available but is limited so be sure to arrive early or consider carpooling. \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nWhy should I become a Zoo member?\nSign up to become a member before Boo at the Zoo! Zoo members have free access to the event and can get in as early as 5:00 p.m. each night by showing their membership card with photo ID. Also\, members avoid long lines with special members-only entrance. Call the Zoo at (956) 546-7187 today for membership details! \nCan I purchase my tickets in advance?\nPurchase your Boo at the Zoo tickets in advance on the Zoo’s website. \nWhere are the entrances?\nMake sure to look for directional signs to enter Boo at the Zoo. There will be a total of three entrances; the main Zoo gate\, a side gate off of 6th St.\, and a members-only entrance at the Zoo’s side exit. \nWhere can I park?\nParking can be a hassle\, so try carpooling if possible. Zoo parking is available but limited. \nDoes the Zoo provide bags for treats?\nSometimes we have a limited supply of treat bags. Remember to bring your own trick-or-treat bags for all your Boo at the Zoo treats and prizes. \nDoes the Zoo have an ATM?\nYes\, but we encourage you to have cash in hand for the event to avoid long lines at the ATM.  We have two ATMs one outside of the main Zoo entrance and the other inside the Zoofari Gift Shop.  To gain access to the ATM in the Zoofari Gift Shop you have to ask Zoo staff located in the stroller and wagon rental station to open the gift shop.  Ticket booths will only be accepting cash to purchase tickets for games and food stations. \nVOLUNTEERS \nThe Zoo is currently accepting volunteer applications\, on a first come\, first serve basis\, for its most popular and spooktacular event of the year! Boo at the Zoo will be held on the evening of October 30th (Friday) and 31st (Saturday) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There are only 50 volunteer booths available for the first 50 volunteers groups that turn in their complete application. Space is limited and the deadline for accepting applications is October 14th. If volunteer space is filled prior to deadline\, applications submitted after space is filled will not be considered. \nZOO MEMBERS \nZoo membership has its privileges like free admission to “Boo at the Zoo” and special members-only hour at 5 p.m.  The members’ only entrance is located in the new Membership building. \nBoo at the Zoo member tickets are available for pick-up in the Zoo office during regular hours of operation.  Members will need to show proof of their membership by bringing their cards and a driver’s license. If the cards were lost or stolen\, please contact the Zoo office at (956) 546-7187 ext. 310 or email mems@gpz.org to make arrangements to purchase replacement cards. \nWant to learn more about becoming a Zoo member or purchase a membership?  Check out our membership benefits page.
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SUMMARY:Out of Valley Discount Days
DESCRIPTION:Brownsville is Your Wild Weekend Hotspot \nPlan a trip to Brownsville on the weekend of November 7th and take advantage of the biggest discount of the year at Gladys Porter Zoo\, jam out at the Brownsville Latin Jazz Festival and get discounts to area attractions in the Mitte Cultural District. \nStay in Brownsville \nSupport the Gladys Porter Zoo and book your hotel stay in Brownsville using the link below. \nhttps://arestravel.com/hotel/list/6016/m3435 \nDiscount Days at Gladys Porter Zoo \nGladys Porter Zoo will have special discount admission prices for Out-of-Rio Grande Valley residents on November 6th\, 7th\, and 8th. Guests can rack up some impressive savings with 60 to 75 percent off regular admission rates and see the new zoo babies that have recently debuted\, including a baby orangutan\, baby capybaras\, baby flamingos and an adorable baby red-flanked duiker. \nThe admission rate will be $6.00 per adult and $4.00 per child for those living outside of the Rio Grande Valley. \nWhen purchasing tickets at the gate\, guests will need to present proof of residency\, such as a driver license or utility bill\, to receive the discounted rate. Only one person per family or group will need to present proof of residency. Visitors living outside of the United States may present a passport or other identification to satisfy this requirement. \n \nBrownsville Latin Jazz Festival \nMake plans to attend the only annual Latin Jazz festival in Texas on November 6 and 7\, at LIVIVO Music Hall\, 800 N. Expressway\, Brownsville\, TX 78526. This year’s lineup features Ache de Barrio performing Friday\, November 6th from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Performing Saturday\, November 7th from 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. features Del Castillo.  \nFor more information about the Brownsville Latin Jazz Festival. \nhttps://brosoperformingarts.org/latin-music-festival  \nBuy tickets \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/brownsville-latin-music-festival-featuring-latin-jazz-tickets-2000315325987 \nMitte Cultural District \nExperience the Mitte Cultural District – the perfect cultural escape in South Texas. The District includes some of the most fascinating cultural entities in the City of Brownsville.  Located within walking distance of each other\, these popular attractions such as Gladys Porter Zoo\, Children’s Museum of Brownsville\, Linear Park\, Historic Brownsville Museum\, Costumes of the Americas and Camille Playhouse\, to name a few\, are representative of the culture and diversity our great city has to offer. \nLearn more about the district at https://mitteculturaldistrict.org/
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SUMMARY:Wild Tales
DESCRIPTION:Wild Tales Inspires Young Readers\nGladys Porter Zoo Hosts Annual Literacy Event \nThe Gladys Porter Zoo is excited to invite the public to Wild Tales\, presented by Chick-fil-A. This fun\, family-friendly event promotes literacy and will be held on November 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Wild Tales will feature book readings by guest storytellers and authors\, animal presentations\, arts and crafts\, keeper chats\, face painting\, free book giveaways (while supplies last) and more!  \n \nGuests who attend Wild Tales can listen to live readings of Tina the Tortoise-Tina la Tortuga bilingual book. The book will be read by retired educator\, author and poet Sandra Cavazos Ayala. Other special guests will include Stephanie Tovar\, author of Make Way for Madison: The Seven Summits\, Tessie Ledesma\, author of Polly the Possum\, and the enthusiastic storyteller and librarian\, Melanie Smith.  \n“We are thrilled to offer families a day of adventure and learning at the Zoo\,” said Sergio Garcia\, Curator of Education. “One day a year\, admission is significantly discounted during Wild Tales when everyone can enjoy story time\, meet wonderful authors\, meet the Zoo’s animal ambassadors\, participate in a puppet show\, and even take home a free book of their very own.  It’s the perfect opportunity to create memories\, inspire young readers\, and experience the Zoo in a whole new way. Don’t miss out on Wild Tales at the Zoo!”  \nAdditionally\, the Zoo will be offering the discounted school rate to visitors on this day. The admission price to the Zoo will be $6.00 for students from elementary through high school and $7 for adults. Wild Tales is a free event with the purchase of Zoo admission or Zoo membership. \n\nWild Tales was made possible thanks to its generous sponsors\, Chick-fil-A\, Brownsville Public Utilities Board\, H-E-B Helping Here\, Whataburger\, the City of Brownsville and Visit Brownsville. 
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