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Whopping Crane Festival

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Help San Antonio Zoo secure a future for wildlife!

Meet zoo educators in beautiful Port Aransas to L.E.A.P. for wildlife, specifically whooping cranes. San Antonio Zoo and Dallas Zoo are collaborating to bring conservation-minded citizens together for an extended weekend of conservation and fun. During the annual Whooping Crane Festival, participants can follow their interests by attending a variety of expert presentations, exploring the festival grounds and enjoying a 4-hour guided boat tour through the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. In addition to the festival, participants will take action for whooping cranes, and other coastal wildlife, by helping to restore habitats during a jetty clean-up project.

Trip Dates: February 20-23, 2019 – Port Aransas, TX

Trip Price: $295/per person, adult or child (50% off of registration for up to four additional household members)

Registration Includes:

  • Whooping Crane Festival admission
  • Dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening
  • Guided boat cruise through Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
  • Organized activities, including beach clean-up

For more information, please contact us at education@sazoo.org.

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Lodging

Conservation Trip participants are eligible for specially discounted rates at Hampton Inn Port Aransas during the Whooping Crane Festival. See confirmation email for more details.

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