Academy Sports & Outdoors

Get ready to open the door to various dimensions of ancient culture through UTSA’s Institute of Texan Cultures and watch it come to life through simulations and shows that provide insight into the past, present, and future. Immerse yourself in an interactive Texas history by exploring the ethnic and cultural history of the state through educational exhibits, programs, and special events created to entertain, inspire, and educate.

Head on over to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch and discover an African Safari - Texas Style. Ride along the six-mile Safari drive-thru that has 450 acres where more than 500 animals from over 45 species are free to roam. Enjoy the scenery and get ready for the animal interactions as they walk up to your vehicle looking to be fed right out of your hands. If your feed runs out, don’t fret. Park your vehicle and take a walk towards the beautiful giraffe stables and appreciate the petting barnyard filled with adorably cute goats.

Take a journey with Bad Wolf Ghost Tours as they guide you to the past and regal stories of the Alamo City’s unique and tragic history, filled with battles, murders, rituals, and more, along with the terrifying apparitions left behind. Haunted by the spirits of its gruesome past, the ancient Black Swan Inn estate housed the historic Battle of Salado, the Dawson Massacre, murders, suicides, and Native American Rituals. Experience The Reading Room and let the intuitive counselors that are devoted to reading the beautiful and magical experience that can help you better understand your unique journey through the spiritual, emotional, and physical world. It offers you a glimpse into the mirror of your soul.

Strap on your favorite hiking boots and get ready to be amazed at the Government Canyon State Natural Area, a tranquil park featuring multi-use trails perfect for the experienced to the beginner hiker. Offering more than 40 miles of trails where you can camp, attend a program or guided hike, geocache, picnic, take nature photos, and look for birds and other wildlife. Check out the only known dinosaur footprints on public land where scientists think that the Acro­can­thosaurus and Sauro­po­sei­don dinosaurs left the tracks nearly 110 million years ago.