Page 41 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide 2025-2026 counter tigers, macaws, kangaroos, Orinoco crocodiles, three generations of gorillas and so much more! The Zoo is home to over 500 species of plants and animals. The Zoo is open every day of the year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors may stay on the grounds until dusk. Admission ranges depending on the day you visit: $17-20 for adults, $15-18 for seniors (65+), and $11-14 for children (ages 2-13), children under 2 years old receive free admission. Yearly memberships are also available. The Zoo is located at 500 Ringgold St. in Brownsville. Call (956) 546-7187 or visit www. gpz.org for more information. Brownsville Farmers’ Market Start your weekend with fresh finds and fresh produce brought to you by the farmers, ranchers, and artisans from your area. Locally grown and crafted, the Brownsville Farmers’ Market showcases a variety of vendors featuring the very best our community has to offer, including seasonal produce, local honey, farm fresh eggs, home baked goods, kettle corn, and much more. Open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday, the market is located in the heart of the Mitte Cultural District at Linear Park, 1435 E 6th St., just a short walk from the Gladys Porter Zoo. For more information on the Brownsville Farmers’ Market, visit brownsvillewellnesscoalition.com/farmers-market, or call (956) 4654178. Costumes of the Americas Museum The Costumes of the Americas Museum plays a vivid role in the enrichment of the Mitte Cultural and Education Center in Brownsville. The museum features yearly rotating exhibits of authentic dress and artifacts, some over 100 years old, from the Americas and beyond. The museum is located at 1004 E. 6th St. in Brownsville. The hours are Tuesdays through
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