Quinta Mazatlan offers you enjoyment, education,
camaraderie and an introduction to the natural and cultural history of the Valley
– both past and present. Guests will enjoy the interpretive presentations including
the history of the families of Quinta Mazatlan, flora and fauna of South Texas and
more. Plus don’t forget to visit the Art Gallery and Gift Store!
Concert Under the Stars
Enjoy the music of Texas’ very own Tish Hinojosa under the stars at Quinta Mazatlan. Tish Hinojosa will feature a collection of her songs from her children’s
CD “Cada Nino-Every Child”, her newest CD “Our Little Planet” and many more favorites. Her music crosses borders-between cultures and languages. Inspired
by the traditional Mexican songs of her parents’ radio, Tish will be performing her own songs in both English and Spanish!
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Date: Thursday June 11th
Nature Discovery Camp
Fee: $40 per child per camp (Residents) • $60 (Non-Residents)
Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm
Dates: Thursday - Friday
Notes: Bring a light snack, water, bug spray, hat, sunscreen, and tennis shoes to camp.
Ages 6 - 8
Eco-Agents:
Kids investigate “crime scenes’, collect “evidence”,
identify potential “suspects”, solve mysteries & determine how to prevent eco-crimes.
Session 1: June 16-29
Class # 362021.01
Texas Wildlife Rangers:
Texas plants, animals, and even Texas dinosaurs!
Learn all about them and how it’s all connected.
Session 2: July 14-17
Class # 362021.02
Adventures of the Magic School Bus:
Buckle your seat belts; Ms. Frizzle is waiting to take you on four fabulous adventures down into the world of crawly creatures!
Session 3: July 28-31
Class # 362021.03
Junior Master Gardener:
Become a Budding Botanist! Learn about plants
and the amazing journey a small seed takes to become a plant.
Session 4: August 11-14
Class # 362021.04
Ages 9 - 12
Eco Rockin' Rocks:
Jr. Geologists shake, rattle, and roll through the world of rocks and minerals!
Session 1: June 23-26
Class # 362022.01
Green Careers:
Get the 411 on exciting and rewarding green jobs including wildlife biology, nature interpretation, horticulture, law enforcement, and more!
Session 2: July 7-10
Class # 362022.02
Using Forensics - Wildlife Crime Scene:
Recreate crime scenes, track down suspects, put together clues & help solve crimes against wildlife!
Session 3: July 21-24
Class # 362022.03
Let's Dig In:
SOIL SCIENTISTS! Get dirty exploring the world of soil and it’s life underground!
Session 4: August 4-7
Class # 362022.04
Thusrday Night Family Exploration
Bring the family for evening nature talks and walks.
Reservation: No Advance Registration Required
Fee: $2.00 adults, $1.00 Children & Seniors
Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: All ages
- June 11 - Tish Hinojosa Concert for Families "Cada Nino - Every Child"
- June 18 - Gladys Porter Zoo Animal Ambassadors: Walk on the wild side with guests from the Gladys Porter Zoo!
- June 25 - Captain Crab & Beach Patrol Puppet Show: Keep our beaches clean with Captain Crab and his friends!
- July 2 - Wild about Art: Go WILD creating wildlife artwork to keep & take
home!
- July 9 - World of Birds: Explore the world of birds with activities and a
scavenger hunt!
- July 16 - Where the Wild Things Are: Featuring the children's classic storybook, plus a special visit from a "Wild Thing". Bring your camera!
- July 23 - Ready...Aim...Recycle: Do you have what it takes to keep the earth
clean? Practice your recycling skills with this cool interactive game!
- July 30 - Creature Feaure: Bats: Discover creatures of the night exploring bats from A to Z.
- August 6 - Scavenger Hunt: Explore the trails for answers to plant and animals
riddles, jokes and word puzzles...you just might be a winner!
Woodland Walkabout
Reservation: No Advance Registration Required
Fee: $2.00 adults, $1.00 Children & Seniors
Time: 8:30am to 9:30am
Ages: Adults
Dates: Saturday Mornings (June - August)
Saturday Morning Children's Trail Adventure
Reservation: No Advance Registration Required
Fee: $2.00 adults, $1.00 Children & Seniors
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: Children & Familes
- June 20 - Super Wild Dads: Celebrate your father learning about all the special
animal dads.
- June 27 - Wiggle Waggle Worms: Get ready to get your hands dirty as you handle squirmy worms.
- July 11 - Sizzling Summer Survival Strategies: Discover how forest creatures and plants beat the summer heat & survival techniques used by the first native Texans.
- July 18 - Thrilling Thorn Forest Ecology: Explore the exciting world of the thorn forest and its many animals.
- July 25 - Wild about Lizards: Walk, watch, and learn as you discover the lizards that inhabit your backyard & South Texas Brushland.
- August 1 - Treasures of the Thorn Forest: Discover the spectacular jewels and gems of the forest including hummingbirds, flowers & more!
- August 8 - 411 on Singing Cicadas: Find out exactly what's buzzing in the trees this summer!
School & Youth Groups
We invite you to visit our website section titled "EDUCATION PROGRAMS” for more
detailed information on the following programs.
School Science Series
Educational programming for specific grade levels during the school year designed
to meet TEKS Science and Social Study objectives. The purpose of the field trip
is to learn more about our unique habitat in south Texas by studying the flora and
fauna.
AGES: Kinder through 5th Grade
DATES: Tuesdays and Fridays
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (children bring lunch)
FEE: $5.00 per student;
Class minimum of 15 students or $75 program fee;
Class Maximum of 60 students;
Teachers and Chaperones are free
RESERVE: Advance registration, payment and preparation required.
Purchase Order or Payment required in advance for reservation.
Purchase Order may be faxed, followed by mailing hard copy.
- Kindergarten - Sensing the Outdoor Sensations
- K to 5th Grade - Endangered Species
- 1st Grade - Living and Non-Living Things
- 2nd Grade - My World of Science
- 3rd Grade - What Makes a Bird a Bird?
- 4th Grade - What's in Our Soil?
- 5th Grade - The Birding Beat
Scout & Youth Programs
AGES: 6 and up
DATES: Saturday Mornings
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
FEE: $5.00 per student;
Class minimum of 8 students or $40 program fee
Teachers and Chaperones are free
RESERVE: Advance registration, payment and preparation required.
Girl Scout Badges
- Brownie (grades 2 - 3): Eco Explorer & Listening to the Past
- Junior Girl Scouts (Grades 4 - 5): Earth Connections & Wildlife
Boy Scout Badges
- Webelos (ages 9 to 11): Forester & Naturalist
- Boy Scouts (ages 11 & up): Bird Study
