Texas Wanderers Blog-Great Resource for Trip ideas
We are a Houston-based family who loves spending time exploring the great state of Texas. We love exploring ghost towns, hiking state parks, and cooling off in the amazing rivers and lakes found all over Texas. We’re sharing our adventures in the hopes of inspiring other people to take advantage of all our great state has to offer!
This list is still under construction
Houston zoo - $$$
6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
The second most visited zoo in the US has over 6,000 animals spread out over 55 acres. Enjoy feeding the giraffes or ride on the carousel. In the summer, children can enjoy the splash pad. Sure to delight young and old!
Moody gardens - $$$$$
1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554
Glass pyramids host an aquarium as well as a rain forest, along with an IMAX theater. Don’t forget to ride on the old fashioned paddle boat! 4-star hotel on park grounds for a luxurious vacation.
crocodile encounter - $$
23231 County Rd 48, Angleton, TX 77515
The Crocodile Capital of Texas, featuring crocodiles, alligators, as well as other animals. Feed an alligator or hold a baby one!
houston aquarium - $$
410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
See fish and over 300 types of aquatic creatures! For an additional fee you can pet and feed the stingrays. Rides for children are located right outside with purchase of separate ride pass.
bayou wildlife preserve - $$$
5050 FM517, Alvin, TX 77511
See and feed over 60 different types of wild animals while on a tram ride, as well as a petting zoo and pony rides.