Quinta Mazatlan
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Mothing by Moonlight at Quinta Mazatlan
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesWhen the sun goes down, the moths come out at Quinta Mazatlan. Join them for a special glimpse into the world of nocturnal insects on July 23 from 9 p.m. to midnight. A dimly lit trail will guide the guests through the Thorn Forest trails at Quinta Mazatlan to special Mothing Stations with knowledgeable naturalists. Guests should expect to see spiders, scorpions, frogs, toads, beetles and more. McAllen’s Urban Ecologist…
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Contacto Animal at Quinta Mazatlán
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesMeet animals up close and learn more about them on July 21 for a bilingual demonstration by Contacto Animal at Quinta Mazatlán. Find out why all animals are important, including scorpions, tarantulas, toads, lizards, snakes and more. Presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. in the park. Alejandro Millan, director of Contacto Animal, will talk about the unique traits and natural abilities of the animals. Alejandro was born in Mexico City, and…
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Live Reptiles by Gladys Porter Zoo
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesJaime Zepeda, Educational Assistant with Gladys Porter Zoo, shows off one of the bull snakes that will be visiting Quinta Mazatlán Gladys Porter Zoo presents live reptiles at Quinta Mazatlan on July 7 with an up-close learning experience. The Gladys Porter Zoo focuses on conservation, education, recreation and also serves as a wildlife rehabilitation center. Public outreach is an important aspect of the zoo’s overall mission and is a primary…
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Thursday Night Live: A Night of Magic in Nature
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesOscar Munoz Magician Oscar Munoz visits Quinta Mazatlan for its Thursday Night Live on June 30. Munoz is an illusionist and motivational speaker, offering quality programs that are both educational and entertaining. His programs contain magic, music and educational messages for kids of all ages. Every presentation is created to motivate, energize and entertain. Munoz combines motivational themes with his award-winning stage act. Muñoz possesses a doctorate in magic from…
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Reptile Adventures with Danny Conner
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesDanny Conner with Spartacus the Snapping Turtle. Bring the family for a live Reptile Adventure with Danny Conner on June 23 at Quinta Mazatlan. Among the stars of the show are Juanita, a reticulated python; “Spartacus”, a 100-year-old alligator snapping turtle; and “Atlas,” a granite python. Conner is the owner of Reptile Adventures. He has been keeping and caring for reptiles for more than 30 years and has a unique…
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Amazing Animals
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesAlejandro Millan, director of Contacto Animal Take the opportunity to learn and explore at a live animal show on June 16th at Quinta Mazatlán. The interactive and bilingual demonstration by Contacto Animal USA features all kinds of animals from parrots, lizards, snakes and frogs. Alejandro Millan, director of Contacto Animal, will talk about the unique traits and natural abilities of the animals. Millan was born in Mexico City; he discovered…
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Monarch Fest
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesEach spring, Monarch Butterflies migrate north and east around March or April. On April 2, Quinta Mazatlan hosts the annual Monarch Fest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in McAllen, with the Bug Parade at 11 a.m. Family activities include live music, dance, vendors, arts & crafts, migration path, speakers, garden tours, food and other activities. The main stage features cultural dances and performers throughout the festival. Quinta Mazatlan encourages…
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“Beginner’s Luck: My First Year of Birding” With Avrel Seale
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesAvrel Seale Looking to begin birdwatching? Join Avrel Seale for “Beginner’s Luck: My First Year of Birding” at 6 p.m. March 17 at the Nature Speaker Series at Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center. A Valley native living in Austin, Seale is the author of 10 books and a writer for the University of Texas at Austin. The youngest son of Jan Seale and the late Carl Seale, he is also…
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National Plant a Flower Day at the Mazatlan Morning
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesMarch 12 is National Plant a Flower Day and Quinta Mazatlan is celebrating with Mazatlan Morning from 9 a.m. to noon with the Native Plant Sale, Talk, Walk & Seed Bombing. McAllen urban ecologist John Brush presents a program at 10 a.m. titled “Quinta in Bloom,” highlighting the native flowers around the sanctuary. Mike Heep, Valley’s native plant nursery owner, will sell plants from 9 a.m. to noon with a…
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Backyard Gardening with Stephanie Kasper
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesStephanie Kasper Interested in starting your own vegetable garden? Not sure where to start? Ask an experienced farmer for tips and tricks on how to begin and maintain your own garden at the Nature Speaker Series. Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center hosts UTRGV research farmer Stephanie Kasper on March 3 for a special presentation on sustainable agriculture and growing food in the Rio Grande Valley. This presentation will discuss strategies…
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Winter Migrating & Resident Birds with Thamara Hernandez
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesQuinta Mazatlán hosts Thamara Hernandez, Urban Park Ranger at Santa Ana NWR, on Jan. 27 in an outdoor presentation on winter migrating and resident birds of the Rio Grande Valley. In North America there are 338 bird species that are Nearctic-Neotropical migrants. Of those 338 species, 333 of them have been documented in Texas. The 615 species of birds on record in Texas are the highest record of any other…
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“Healthy-Delicious-Better! Mediterranean Cuisine”
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesChef Nancy Melhem Quinta Mazatlán hosts Chef Nancy Melhem from Greens & Lemons on Jan. 20 for a night of healthy Mediterranean Recipes & Tapas Tasting Outdoors at Thursday Night Live. Melhem will showcase some of her favorite recipes and discuss the benefits of Mediterranean dishes. Mediterranean food is based on the traditional cuisines of Greece, Italy, Egypt and other countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. Plant-based foods, such as…
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