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Make a genuine connection that will last a lifetime as you venture through Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo, where you will experience hands-on encounters with some of your favorite furry, feathery, hairy, and scaly friends. You may even get a chance to hold some of these beautiful animals, if they are up to it, of course. As you stroll through the grounds you’ll see the Clawed Otters, Black Mambas, Blue Headed Macaws, Fennec Foxes, Grey Wolves, Jaguars, Spotted Hyenas, and snakes galore, all unique in their own ways. While you're at it, catch a perfect view of the bison and longhorn as you take a break under the shaded deck. Stop by Two Rivers Mining, Co., the Zoo’s very own gemstone mine for an incredible opportunity to pan for gemstones, fossils, crystals, and shark teeth!

The Texas Transportation Museum collects, preserves, and displays historically significant transportation equipment. Their guides operate a working passenger railroad, several model train layouts, and many road vehicles. Venture through the museum and enjoy the entertainment experience that interprets how developments in transportation technology shaped and continue to impact daily life.

Enjoy quality time with family and friends in the great outdoors by making your way to Phil Hardberger Park, a former dairy farm with historic buildings, nature walks, picnic, and play areas containing three unique ecosystems. Classified as a natural area to help preserve the land with its wonderful environmental treasures, it offers trails, dog parks, basketball courts, an outdoor classroom, cycling, group exercise, and the Salado Creek overlook.

Find your favorite buzzing hotspot with nightly local bands, draft beer, pub grub, flatscreen TVs, and sports entertainment at Picks Bar. With a spacious patio, state of the art audio and video, Picks offers everyone premium late-night experiences and shows from Live Bands Karaoke, Rock, Tribute Bands to '80s, '90s, and Top 40s to finish on a high note.