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McAllen Nature Center, McAllen

3.3
#7 of 16 in Things to do in McAllen
Park · Hidden Gem · Wildlife Area
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Permitted Activities:

Walking

Running

Wildlife Watching

Wildlife Photography

Picnicking

Prohibited Activities:

Biking

Motorized Vehicles

Loud Music

Smoking

Barbecue Pits/Open Flames

Pets (Except for Service Animals)

Drones

We do not rent space for private events.

All of our public programs are also available to be scheduled for your youth or adult group for a cost of $3/person/hour.

Groups of 10 or more must schedule their visit in advance by calling 681-3333.
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  • By KathyF220
    We very much enjoyed being at the Center. There were nice paths and most of all, a very informed park employee who leads morning tours. We didnt know about the tours in advance, so this was a very... 
    We very much enjoyed being at the Center. There were nice paths and most of all, a very informed park employee who leads morning tours. We didnt know about the tours in advance, so this was a very...  more »
  • By Tom V
    My wife and I were looking for a place to walk while we were in McAllen Texas and went to the McAllen Nature Center. It was a wonderful place to go for a walk. There were plenty of paths to walk, a....  more
    My wife and I were looking for a place to walk while we were in McAllen Texas and went to the McAllen Nature Center. It was a wonderful place to go for a walk. There were plenty of paths to walk, a....  more »
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