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SUMMARY:Wild Tales
DESCRIPTION:Chick-fil-A Presents Wild Tales 2026\nFamily Literacy Event & Zoo Admission Discount\nJoin us at the Gladys Porter Zoo for Wild Tales\, presented by Chick-fil-A! Hosted at the South Texas Discovery Education Center\, this fun\, family-friendly annual event promotes childhood literacy with author readings\, free book giveaways\, keeper chats\, live animal presentations\, and hands-on crafts. \nEvent Overview & Details\nDate: Saturday\, November 14\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLocation: Gladys Porter Zoo (South Texas Botanical Exhibit & Park)\, Brownsville\, TX\nEvent Pricing: Included FREE with Zoo Membership or regular paid Zoo Admission\nSpecial Discounted Admission Rates: On November 14th\, all guests receive special school-rate admission at the gate:\n$7.00 for Adults (ages 14+)\n$6.00 for Students/Children (Pre-K through High School) \n \nSchedule of Events & Main Stage Performances\nSouth Texas Discovery Center Stage (VIP Hall)\n10:00 AM: Junior League of Brownsville Puppet Show|\n10:15 AM: Storytelling with Melanie Smith\, The Librarian\n10:45 AM: Book Reading with H-E-B Buddy\n11:00 AM: Book Reading: Tina the Tortoise / Tina la Tortuga by Sandra Cavazos Ayala\n11:45 AM: Animal Ambassador Presentation: Kiki the Kinkajou\n12:00 PM: Book Reading: Make Way for Madison: The Seven Summits by Stephanie Tovar\n12:45 PM: Door Prize Raffle\n1:00 PM: Book Reading: Polly the Possum by Tessie Ledesma\n1:45 PM: Storytelling with Melanie Smith\, The Librarian \nZookeeper Chats & Animal Presentations\n10:35 AM: Orinoco Crocodile Keeper Chat\n11:30 AM: Kangaroo Keeper Chat\n1:00 PM: Gorilla Keeper Chat\n1:30 PM: Live Animal Presentation \nFamily Activities & Book Giveaways\nFree Book Giveaway: Receive a free children’s book in the STDC Rotary Room (while supplies last). Note: Guests must pick up a redemption ticket inside the South Texas Discovery Education Center to claim a book. \nAnimal Encounters: Meet zoo animal ambassadors in the South Texas Discovery Center foyer. \nArts & Crafts: Build and create hands-on crafts hosted by Home Depot in the Butterfly Garden\, plus enjoy tail crafting and activity booths throughout the South Texas Botanical Exhibit and Park.  \nFace Painting: Professional face painting set up under the outdoor event tent. \nFrequently Asked Questions \nWhat is Wild Tales at Gladys Porter Zoo?\nWild Tales is an annual family literacy celebration hosted by the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville\, Texas. The event features book readings by local authors\, free book giveaways for children\, live animal encounters\, zookeeper chats\, and discounted admission. \nHow do I get a free book at Wild Tales?\nFree books are distributed in the Rotary Room while supplies last. Visitors must first pick up a book giveaway redemption ticket inside the South Texas Discovery Education Center. \nHow much does it cost to attend Wild Tales on November 14\, 2026?\nWild Tales activities are free with Zoo admission or membership. On Saturday\, November 14\, 2026\, admission is discounted to the special school rate of $7.00 for adults and $6.00 for children and students (Pre-K through college). \nWho are the featured authors for Wild Tales 2026?\nSpecial guest authors and storytellers include Sandra Cavazos Ayala (Tina the Tortoise / Tina la Tortuga)\, Stephanie Tovar (Make Way for Madison: The Seven Summits)\, Tessie Ledesma (Polly the Possum)\, and librarian Melanie Smith. \nEvent Sponsors\nWild Tales is made possible thanks the generous support of Chick-fil-A\, Brownsville Public Utilities Board\, H-E-B Helping Here\, Whataburger\, Dix Industries\, the City of Brownsville and Visit Brownsville. 
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