The Butterfly Forest Near Austin That’s The Perfect Family Destination
By Elisa Regulski|Published May 17, 2019
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Elisa Regulski
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Elisa is a passionate travel writer with over five years of experience. After graduating with a B.F.A in acting from Oklahoma City University, Elisa earned a M.A in mass communication From Texas State University. When she's not writing about all of the amazing places throughout the U.S., she can be heard singing with her band.
Pack up the car and venture down to San Antonio. This incredible city is home to one of the most amazing zoos in Central Texas. In addition to the fascinating rhinos, hippos, and lions, The San Antonio Zoo has a whimsical butterfly habitat. This butterfly forest near Austin is the perfect family destination.
The San Antonio Zoo is a beloved attraction for Central Texans. In fact, it was voted in the top ten zoos for kids by Parent Magazine!
The best experience is, by far, the butterfly forest. From March - November, this area is full of colorful insects. And the best part? It's only an additional $2 to see them!
The habitat is full of flowers butterflies love. In fact, there are over 30 different kinds of butterflies fluttering around. If you're lucky, one might land on you.
Address: 3903 North Saint Mary’s Street, San Antonio, TX 78212. Zoo hours vary depending on the season. To learn more, visit the San Antonio Zoo's website or Facebook page.
Looking for more fun? Most people don’t know about this underrated zoo hiding just outside of Austin.
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