Calling all Opera aficionados! Stop by and see why there is much to enjoy during your visit to the El Paso Opera where everyone wants you to make the most of your opera experience of the engaging sounds of leitmotif, aria and cadenzas. You will find breathtaking and inspiring performances of classic works and nuanced ensembles by familiar and up and coming composers. The diverting mission of El Paso Opera is to bring professional opera productions that are understandable, accessible, and enjoyable to all residents, to sponsor educational programs that will introduce both youth and adult populations to the world of great vocal music. Here you will recognize that opera begins long before the curtain goes up and ends long after it has come down. It starts in the imagination.
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.