A new ocelot joins the Gladys Porter Zoo family
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Gladys Porter Zoo staff are inviting the public to come out and meet our newest resident, Ignacio, a seven-year-old ocelot. Iggy, as he is affectionately called, joins a female ocelot that currently resides at the Zoo, Leeloo.
Iggy arrived at the Zoo in early August from the Palm Beach Zoo in Florida. After completing the mandatory quarantine period, he is now slowly being introduced to Leeloo. To ensure a safe and easy transition for both cats, zookeepers are gradually allowing them to get acquainted with one another.
Zookeepers are working hard on acclimating the pair. As of now, the pair are becoming familiar with one another’s scent behind the scenes and taking turns spending time in their shared outdoor habitat. This is an important process that must take place in order to ensure the safety and comfort of both animals.
The wait is over! New season tickets for the upcoming Valley Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Masterworks Concerts are now available. As a new season ticket holder, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits such as 15% savings on each ticket, no processing fees (up to $20 of additional savings per ticket), priority seating, and early access to events. And if you’re renewing your season tickets, we’re holding on to your seats, but don’t wait too long!
The City of Edinburg’s Cultural Arts Department is excited to present "Los Muertos Bailan," a lively and free Día de los Muertos celebration, taking place on October 26 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. This vibrant event, which spans from Edinburg City Hall to the Museum of South Texas History, offers a night of color, culture, and community as Edinburg honors the lives of loved ones through art, music, and dance.
The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is thrilled to introduce IMAS After Dark, an exciting new program designed to offer adults a fresh way to enjoy the museum. With themed evening events throughout the year, this series provides an exclusive opportunity for adults (21+) to explore the museum’s engaging art and science exhibits in a lively atmosphere. Each night features complimentary beverages, interactive activities, and social experiences that bring a whole new vibe to the IMAS.
With Halloween around the corner, spooky skeletons are going to be seen everywhere, especially at Quinta Mazatlán. However, not all skeletons are scary, and the Sticks & Bones Trail at Quinta Mazatlán will show the fun and not-so-spooky side of skeletons. Visit this outdoor educational exhibit through the woods, located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen, open from October to the first weekend in November. Visitors will have fun and learn about bones through signage, trail exhibits, and scavenger hunt sheets. Attendees are encouraged to celebrate the spooky season by dressing in costume and capturing favorite photo moments with over 30 skeleton installations.
McAllen Public Library will be kicking off its 11th annual international-award winning book festival with an extensive slew of authors for readers of every age. Go find out who’s coming and all the exciting and fun activities taking place during the event, including storytelling, book sales, author signings and other special guest appearances. Visitors can also meet the new mascot, Marty the Library Cat.
