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The San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited zoo in Midtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. The 35acre zoo has a collection of over 3,500 animals representing 750 species. The zoo's annual attendance exceeds 1,000,000. It also runs non-animal attractions, such as the narrow gauge San Antonio Zoo Eagle train ride, which first opened in 1956 and utilizes three Chance Rides C.P. Huntington locomotives.The Richard Friedrich Aquarium was opened in 1948.HistoryWhat is now known as the San Antonio Zoo began in 1914 when Colonel George Washington Brackenridge, one of the city's leading citizens, placed bison, deer, monkeys, African lions, and bears on land he had deeded to the city. The land became Brackenridge Park and Golf Course.The San Antonio Zoo opened two of the first cageless exhibits in the United States in November 1929 that offered visitors views of the animals not available in caged exhibits. The Richard Friedrich Aquarium was dedicated in 1948, and the Hixon Bird House, funded through the efforts of Colonel Frederick C. Hixon, opened in 1966. The zoo's bird collection is now one of the world's largest.
Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation of Skunks, Bats, Squirrels, Opossums and Reptiles
The South Texas Museum of Popular Culture seeks to preserve and promote South Texas music, music-related, and pop culture items to include photos, posters, paintings, publications, recordings, and ephemera. Tex Pop regularly presents exhibits and display and musical events, plus one-day events such as speakers, discussion panels, and documentary screenings. Tex Pop is a nonprofit organization under the YES Foundation, and accepts tax-deductible physical and financial donations.
Cody Montanios Vision: To create a place where artist of all meduims can converge and bask. ANY AND ALL PIECES ARE BEiNG ACCEPTED. Please contact us if you want to sell your art or display it at the exchange .