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!
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Gape at the astonishing animals and learn about their ways of life. The San Antonio Zoo goes to great lengths to keep these animals happy.
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Magnificent sea creatures swim under the water, and you can get an up close and personal peek.
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The San Antonio Zoo is all about crafting a memorable experience. Here, you can even book appointments to feed giraffes and hold rainforest birds.
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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!
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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.
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Visiting the San Antonio Zoo's whimsical butterfly house is the perfect family adventure.
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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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