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UTRGV Opera Theatre is a vibrant artistic community that offers various engaging and creative experiences for music and theatre enthusiasts. Throughout the year, performances showcase the best of opera and musical theatre, including mainstage productions, opera scenes, and community outreach performances. The Opera Workshop ensemble is a fantastic opportunity for UTRGV students to explore their passion for opera and musical theatre. Through auditions open to all university majors, students can perform and delve into the vast repertoire of operatic and musical theatre works. They'll also learn about production, including costuming, set design, stagecraft, and direction. Whether you're an aspiring performer or interested in learning more about opera and musical theatre, UTRGV Opera Theatre is the perfect place to ignite your creativity and explore your passion for the arts.

The Gladys Porter Zoo is a fantastic place to visit, spanning 31 acres of land and home to more than 1,600 animals worldwide. From gorillas, wallabies, and rhinos to zebras, crocodiles, lions, kangaroos, and giraffes, the Zoo features wildlife from various regions such as Asia, Africa, Australia, the United States, and marine life. The Zoo is a well-known zoological and botanical park renowned for its successful conservation programs and breeding of endangered species. The park promotes nature preservation through education, conservation, outdoor recreation, and research. The park boasts several attractions, including the Herpetarium, Aquarium, Tropical America Free-flight Aviary, Macaw Canyon, Bear Grottos, and a Komodo dragon exhibit. In addition, the park's Small World section features a nursery and an animal contact yard where children can interact with domesticated animals.

At PRIME, they don't just cook food; they craft a dining experience defined by excellence. The dishes are prepped with the finest ingredients and reflect the full potential of the culinary art. The dining room is luxuriously appointed and provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable taste experience. Whether planning a particular date, celebrating a milestone, or making a meaningful business connection, PRIME is ideal for fine steakhouse dining. PRIME also offers a private dining area that can seat a certain number of people and is elegantly decorated to complement the fine dining experience. If you prefer a more relaxed environment, the bar offers the best local craft beer, fine wine, and a full steakhouse menu. You can choose from a wide selection of wines, draft beer, and cocktails to enhance the flavor of excellence.

The South Texas region is a popular destination for bird enthusiasts, offering an incredible bird-watching opportunity. Harlingen, a city in the region, hosts the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, a must-visit event for bird watchers. The festival provides an excellent platform to learn more about the craft and the birds one admires. It features guided bird tours, a trade show, seminars, and children's activities. The festival attendees get to witness a variety of tropical birds and palm trees and enjoy the warm November weather and Tex-Mex food while mingling with Birding World celebrities. The festival's primary objective is to promote awareness of the unique eco-resources of the Valley to the locals and bird enthusiasts from all over the world. The company aims to offer the best birding/nature festival experience in the unparalleled Rio Grande Valley of Texas.