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 Wildlife retreat |
301 Nature Center Drive Zilker Park Austin, TX 78746 United States +1 512 327 8181 http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/ans... |
Spend a day with the kids that is both fun and educational—head over to Zilker Park and take in the fantastic wildlife at the Nature Center. Albino raccoons, barn owls, snakes and other furry creatures roam about the petting zoo. While escaping the urban life, wander down winding trails and past the beautiful pond. Even though this park is in the middle of the city, nature permeates the surroundings, making every adult feel like a kid again. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Lainie Duro  |
 Photo: Lainie Duro |
 Photo: Jessica Alpern |
 Fun for all ages |
10807 Rawhide Trail Austin, TX 78709 United States +1 512 288 1490 / +1 800 291 1490 http://www.austinzoo.org |
Enjoy a hill country setting in a family environment. Austin Zoo, a privately owned home originally started with a small selection of farm animals and has now grown into a wild animal sanctuary and zoo. See Bengal tigers, lemurs, a butterfly garden and more! The picnic areas are perfect for a birthday party or company event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Beth Wilson |
 Photo: Beth Wilson |
 Photo: Kurt W. Wagner |
 Photo: cwphobia |
 Photo: Pamela Huret |
 Photo: cwphobia |
 Photo: Kurt W. Wagner |
 Photo: Jennifer Gray |
 Photo: barticus_angrius |
 Photo: Gnomedude |
 Photo: sabinaVictoria |
 Photo: Adria Escalante |
 Photo: Sheldon Bright |
 Photo: khato |
 Photo: teddy wang |
 Photo: Jennifer Bradford |
 Photo: Kristie Woodworth |
 Photo: Cheryl Richman |
 Photo: jenny oh. |
 Photo: Alyssa Finkelstein |
 Photo: Justin Patterson |
 Photo: renee_brownlow |
 Photo: rebecca sutter |
 Photo: Sean Gemmel |
 Buy it fresh off the farm |
3414 Lyons Road Austin, TX 78702 United States +1 512 926 4650 http://www.boggycreekfarm.com |
This fully functional organic farm has won many awards for its urban farming techniques. Purchase fantastic fresh vegetables on Wednesday and Saturday mornings (9am-2pm). Or, let your kids experience real farm life right in the heart of the city—animals and tractors are some of the biggest attractions for the little ones on market day. While shopping for produce, take a peek at the historic farmhouse, noted as one of the oldest existing buildings in Austin (built in 1838). Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Shannon |
 Photo: bootsintheoven |
 Photo: bootsintheoven |
 Photo: Trisha Renae Kummer |
 Photo: Trisha Renae Kummer |
 Photo: Shannon |
 Photo: Monica Smoot |
 Photo: Jack Darby |
 Photo: Shane Crawford |
 Photo: Stephanie Thompson |
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Natural pool |
24300 Hamilton Pool Road Austin, TX 78640 United States +1 512 264 2740 http://www.lcra.org/lands/trav... |
As part of the Pedernales River and Hamilton Creek, this old-fashioned swimming hole is perfect for the nature lover in all of us. A shaded walk through the canyon opens to the limestone outcroppings that create a 50-foot waterfall landing in the pool. A picnic on the banks of the pool, a swim in the cool water or a quick hike through the canyon will wash away city-accumulated stress. The trail to the pool is fairly short (1/4 of a mile) but does include a series of rock steps. Good hiking shoes are recommended. Visitors with physical disabilities should call ahead to pre-arrange assistance. Parking is limited, and the pool is very popular so go early and stay late. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Dan Machold |
 Photo: Dan Machold |
 Photo: Sproston Green |
 Photo: Elizabeth Rigby |
 Photo: Jon Jones |
 Photo: Mark Heaps |
 Photo: nomi joy |
 Photo: Owen Gibbs |
 Photo: Roland Manlapig |
 Photo: Doug Robins |
 Photo: Kavin Allenson |
 Photo: atx-jen |
 Photo: Sharla Darby |
 Photo: Paul Bear Brewer |
 Photo: Craig D. Haymon |
 Photo: Stephanie Sarles |
 Photo: quarkyman |