Explore the otherworldly history at the Concordia Cemetery. This historic graveyard dates to 1856 and is the final resting place for gunfighter John Wesley Hardin, Buffalo Soldiers, Texas Rangers, Civil War Veterans, early Mormon pioneers, and other civic leaders. Ghost tours and history reenactments are scheduled regularly here.
Superior Concert Music and outstanding multicultural art education are both waiting for you and your soul with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra performing at the Plaza Theatre through special events, educational activities and outreach programs. The EPSO season is anchored by 12 classical concerts at which patrons are invited to attend open dress rehearsals and backstage tours. The El Paso Symphony is the oldest performing arts organization in El Paso and the longest continuously running symphony orchestra in the state of Texas and has received both national and international recognition. EPSO views West Texas, southern New Mexico and northern Mexico as one community and continually strives to enhance the region's unique multi-cultural heritage.
It's all happening at the El Paso Zoo, a thriving center for education and fun, where visitors can view more than 250 species of animals, learn about their natural habitats, and discover how to preserve endangered species for future generations. The 35-acre zoo boasts a variety of natural habitats to explore. Exhibits include a Reptile House, South American Pavilion, Americas Aviary, Cisneros Paraje, Birds of Prey, Forest Atrium, Asian Grasslands and an Elephant Complex. In all, there are 500 mammals, reptiles and birds, 100 fish and 250 invertebrates. Other fun activities include a carousel, food court and gift shop.