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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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