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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Brownsville

Gladys Porter Zoo is one of the best small zoos in the country. Beautifully landscaped habitats make it like taking a walk in the park; a wild and exotic park. The animals are beautifully cared for...

Attraction type: Zoo
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in Brownsville

State park comprised of more than 1,055 acres offering a variety of outdoor recreation on its land and adjacent beaches of Del Mar and Boca Chica, including swimming, birding, camping, fishing and surfing.

Attraction type: State park; Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 4 attractions in Brownsville

Recommended sanctuary for bird watching.

Attraction type: Nature reserve
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 4 attractions in Brownsville

The site of the first battle in the Mexican-American war in 1846.

Attraction type: National park; Battlefield
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