Santa Ana NWR in Texas State

Santa Ana NWR

At the southern tip of Texas, near the banks of the Rio Grande River, sits this ecologically diverse wildlife refuge.

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At the southern tip of Texas, near the banks of the Rio Grande River, sits this ecologically diverse wildlife refuge. With subtropical wetlands, desert plains, and coastal marshes, this refuge is teeming with birds, butterflies, and mammals. It even protects a few endangered creatures, including the Texas ocelot and the Gulf Coast jaguarundi. Due to the park's location along the migratory route, there have also been almost 400 different birds discovered in the area. In addition, the park also contains nearly half of all butterfly species in the country. Popular activities for guests include hiking, guided nature walks, and photography.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Santa Ana NWR

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1.4 mi away

Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

Visit Santa Anna National Wildlife Refuge today and observe hundreds of native animals in their natural habitats.

16.5 mi away

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

A birder's paradise, this park boasts over 360 species.

36.1 mi away

Resaca de la Palma State Park

A birdwatcher's paradise, this park is one of the only three places in the country that belong to the World Birding Center.

50.1 mi away

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

Covering over 98,000-acres of the Rio Grande Valley is the largest protected wildlife refuge in the area.

51.1 mi away

Estero Llano Grande State Park

Deep in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, this park is a birding paradise.