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Bay Education Center (Rockport)
ADMISSION Free
HOURS Tuesday-Saturday from 10am – 4pm
LOCATION 121 Seabreeze Drive | Rockport, Texas 78382
The Bay Education Center tells the story of an estuary through engaging exhibits that reveal the ecological and economic importance of the Mission Aransas Reserve. Visitors are invited to experience Science on a Sphere® to learn more about Earth’s oceans, land, atmosphere, and planetary neighbors. Science on a Sphere® is a spherical display system that helps visitors see how global patterns, such as ocean circulation, weather, planetary movements, and climate affect our world.
Fennessey Ranch (Refugio)
ADMISSION Available by reservation only
HOURS Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm
LOCATION FM 2678, Woodsboro, TX 78393
Fennessey Ranch is located just outside of Refugio, Texas. It is a rich network of meadows, brush, prairie, freshwater wetlands, natural lakes, and riparian woodlands. This 3,261-acre wildlife oasis is host to numerous types of birds, plants, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and mammals. The Ranch is designed to be an environmentally friendly business that profits from wildlife tours, hunting leases, photography trips, and traditional livestock ranching.
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