Location: Galveston, Texas Years Active: 2006 – Active Schlitterbahn Galveston Island is a Texas summer tradition. But it’s not perfect. Expect crowds, especially on weekends, and be prepared for long waits on popular rides. Still, there’s nothing quite like blasting uphill on the Master Blaster water coaster or floating in the massive Shipwreck Harbor wave…
Locatio: Waco, Texas Years Active: 2014 – Active Hawaiian Falls Waco? Sure, it’s fun, but it’s not perfect. Think crowded on weekends and those Texas summer lines can be a scorcher. But hey, if you’re after water slides and a wave pool, it’ll do the trick. The Hawaiian theme adds a little something different. Expect…
Location: Roanoke, Texas Years Active: 2003 – Active Hawaiian Falls Roanoke is your Texas-sized ticket to a tropical escape. It’s no cookie-cutter experience. Lush greenery, splashing waterfalls… that island feel is real. Now, the good stuff. Want insane thrills? Hit the Pineapple Express slide. Kids in tow? Keiki Kove is their splash paradise. Just need…
Location: Mansfield, Texas Years Active: 2003 – Active Hawaiian Falls Mansfield is your standard Texas waterpark. It’s got the slides and pools you’d expect, and the tropical theme is a nice touch. If you’re local, it’s a decent way to kill a hot afternoon, but don’t expect a mind-blowing experience. The lines get Long on…
Location: Garland, Texas Years Active: 2002 – Active Hawaiian Waters Waterpark in Garland, Texas, is your wild island escape! Since 2002, they’ve turned Texan heat into tropical thrills. This place is packed with adrenaline-pumping slides like the “Hana Highway” – think drops, twists, and pure speed. Want to chill? Grab a float and cruise the…
Location: Waco, Texas Years Active: 1993 – Active Cameron Park Zoo isn’t your standard zoo experience. It’s in the heart of waco, Texas, sprawling across 52 acres with over 1,700 animals. Expect to see elephants, lions, playful monkeys… the whole global wildlife package. You might be surprised – they focus on making the habitats super…
Location: Brownsville, Texas Years Active: 1971 – Active Okay, let’s be real. Gladys Porter Zoo ain’t your fancy, big-city zoo. But that’s kinda the charm, right? It’s got a down-home feel, which is perfect for getting up close with some amazing animals. You’ll sweat in the Texas sun, that’s for sure. Smart visitors go early,…
Location: El Paso, Texas Years Active: 1930 – Active The El Paso Zoo isn’t your average animal park. It’s been a city fixture since 1930, and they take wildlife conservation seriously. But don’t think it’s all educational – this place knows how to have fun. Step through the gates, and you’re on a global adventure….
Location: Austin, Texas Years Active: 1990 – Active Love animals and a touch of quirky? The Austin Zoo delivers! This rescue zoo isn’t your standard animal park. It’s a little rough around the edges, a true haven for critters with a past. It opened way back in 1990 and covers 20 acres of gorgeous Texas…
Location: Fort Worth, Texas Years Active: 1909 – Active The Fort Worth Zoo is where the wild stuff happens! It’s been around since 1909, but don’t think it’s some old-fashioned animal park. This place is all about saving species and teaching us how to be better Earth buddies. Imagine strolling past lions one minute, then…