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Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Established in 1937, the refuge was founded to aid in the rescue of the endangered Whooping Crane.
Plan Around Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
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Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Details
Established in 1937, the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge was founded to aid in the rescue of the endangered Whooping Crane. The refuge is credited with a large part of their revival and has become popular in the country. At the refuge, there is the beautiful Matagorda Island that hosts Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles and alligators. This Texas refuge welcomes pedestrians with foot trails, photographic opportunities, auto tour, and many observational areas for bird-watchers as well as educational opportunities throughout the year.
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Nearby Parks Around Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
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7.8 mi away
The Big Tree
Although you can find oak trees in practically every region of Texas, none of them are as famous as this one in Rockport.
9.4 mi away
Goose Island State Park
In this park, you'll be rewarded with pristine views over two different bodies of water the St. Charles Bay and Aransas Bay.
12.0 mi away
San Jose Island
With sun-soaked views of the Gulf of Mexico and Aransas Bay, this beachy barrier island has an extensive history that dates back almost 200 years.
29.1 mi away
Port Aransas
On the northern tip of Mustang Island sits this 6-mile stretch of beach overlooking the Gulf Coast.
