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SUMMARY:Out of Valley Discount Days
DESCRIPTION:Make Brownsville Your Wild Weekend Hotspot\nGladys Porter Zoo Announces Out-of-Valley Discount Weekend Nov. 6–8\n \nVisitors living outside the Rio Grande Valley can save up to 65% on zoo admission and pair their visit with the Brownsville Latin Music Festival for an ideal autumn getaway \nGladys Porter Zoo is inviting out-of-town travelers to experience Brownsville as their ultimate weekend destination during Out-of-Valley Discount Weekend\, happening Friday\, November 6th through Sunday\, November 8th\, 2026. \n \nTimed in conjunction with the Brownsville Latin Music Festival\, this special promotional weekend offers guests residing outside of the Rio Grande Valley the biggest Zoo admission discounts of the year: $6.00 for adults (ages 14+) and $4.00 for children (ages 2 to 13)\, a massive savings of 65 percent off regular admission rates. \nWhether taking in world-class wildlife or moving to vibrant Latin rhythms\, visitors can build an unforgettable fall weekend itinerary in Texas’ southernmost destination: \n\nExplore Wildlife Wonders: Watch rare ocelots roam high above on the skywalk in the El Mundo Huasteco y Totonaco exhibit\, soar over the grounds on the Soaring Eagle Zipline\, dive into the Wild Explorer Virtual Reality Experience\, or feed giraffes\, flamingos\, and Galapagos tortoises.\nExperience High-Energy Latin Rhythms: Move your feet at the Brownsville Latin Music Festival at Livivo Music Hall! Catch Ache de Barrio with special guests Son Del Sur & KlaveFX Dancers on Friday\, Nov. 6\, and the legendary Del Castillo with The Sound Variety Band on Saturday\, Nov. 7.\nMake It a Weekend Getaway: Why limit the fun to just one day? Book your hotel stay directly at gpz.org and immerse yourself in Brownsville! Explore the stunning mural tour in the Mitte Cultural District\, discover rich local history\, and enjoy world-class wildlife and live music all weekend long.\n\n“Brownsville is truly the wild weekend hotspot of South Texas this November\,” said Cynthia Garza-Galvan\, Marketing Director at Gladys Porter Zoo. “By pairing our deepest admission discounts with the incredible energy of the Brownsville Latin Music Festival\, we’re giving families and travelers living outside the Valley the perfect reason to book a hotel\, stay the weekend\, and immerse themselves in the music\, nature\, art\, and hospitality that make our city so unique.” \nTo qualify for the discounted rate\, guests must present proof of residency outside the Rio Grande Valley (such as a driver’s license or utility bill) at the gate when purchasing tickets. Only one person per family or group needs to provide proof of residency. Visitors traveling from Mexico or international destinations may present a passport or official government ID. \nFor more information\, local hotel booking links\, and event schedules\, please visit www.gpz.org or call (956) 546-7187.
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SUMMARY:Salute to the Troops
DESCRIPTION:The Gladys Porter Zoo staff would like to salute the brave men and women who have served our country by offering them a special discounted admission rate this Veteran’s Day Weekend. \nFrom November 6th thru the 8th & on the 11th\, the Gladys Porter Zoo will host A Salute to Our Troops Appreciation Days in honor of all current and former military members. \nFrom 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\, military members and their families will receive a discounted admission price of $6.00 per adult (ages 14+) and $4.00 per child (ages 2 to 13). \nTo receive the discounted rate\, visitors must present a military ID\, retiree ID or a VA card.
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