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Lions … Tigers …  and Servals? What’s a Serval? Take a walk on the wild side at the Austin Zoo and learn more about them and other mammals, primates, reptiles, amphibians, and domestic animals. Get up close and personal with deers, goats, llamas, sheep, ostriches, alpacas, peacocks, and visit over 350 animals for a native Texas wildlife family experience you won't soon forget. While you’re there, enjoy a pony and train ride. What started out as a goat ranch that housed pigs, deer, donkeys, ponies, and a few exotic animals blossomed into a full-fledged non-profit rescue zoo that assists animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education, now representing more than 100 different species, each with their own rescue story to tell.

Jam out at the Old Settler's Music Festival, where you can count on the very best in roots and Americana music every April. The festival typically features over two dozen bands on four stages as well as performance workshops, arts and crafts, kids' activities, music store, and a youth talent competition.

Esther's Follies is a comical tour de force and a cornerstone of the downtown Sixth Street entertainment district that gives the city of Austin its unique and offbeat vibe. Part variety show, musical comedy and magic show, Esther's Follies has been splitting sides since 1977. The show folds together political satire, innuendo and vaudeville showmanship - to rave reviews from residents and visitors alike. Huge windows at the back of the stage look out on Sixth Street, and the bar hoppers and revelers outside are unwittingly part of the show each night. The venue seats 280 people and seating is general admission. Reserve seating is available for select seats.

Tour and explore the Mexic-Arte Museum, a tribute to the art and culture of Mexico and Latin America. Learn about the Mexican Revolution through representational art, or attend a lecture on a contemporary topic like religion or politics.