Valley Nature Center — Attraction in Weslaco

Very deserving of it's name, the valley nature center truly is the valley's nature center. Everyone who is coming down here for ecotourism or locals getting into it should start here, as the center breaks down the diverse ecosystems and wildlife of the lower RGV for everyone to understand. They have an attractive collection of captive animals and the indoor center itself is very clean and following all COVID-19 guidelines. The park itself is not huge but there are plenty of meandering trails, with a great assortment of rgv flora and fauna living there. What stood out to me the most was the sheer amount of turtles and lizards here. I spotted two brown anoles, two rose bellied lizards, one earless lizard and one spiny tailed lizard just on one cactus complex. You'll find plenty of lizards scurrying about, spotted a ribbon snake as well in there. As someone who actively engages in hiking and enjoys exploring the various natural sites in the LRGV, I find it kind of criminal that I did not start here first. Coming from someone that's been to nearly every state park, world birding center, national wildlife refuge, nature sanctuary/preserve and hiking area in the valley, I HIGHLY recommend that everyone new to it start here. I'm sure even experienced south texas naturalists will appreciate and enjoy this beautiful nature center in the middle of weslaco. Entrance fee is a very reasonable $5 and frontera audubon society along with estero llano grande state park are just a few...

My family and I have been members of the Nature Center for many years. The facilities, the wildlife, the trails, the programming and the staff are a true gem to the Mid-Valley, and Weslaco, in particular.

I have countless pictures of my boys and their friends running around the trails, hiding in the giant turtle cave inside the Nature Center or holding snakes or wildlife.

We've also enjoyed so many programs hosted to benefit our community. As a working parent, one of my favorite programs is their summer camp. Our boys have enjoyed the Nature Quest Camp for over 5 years running. Holly, Mrs. Nora (the camp chef) and the staff know my family and my kids so well that it feels like I'm leaving them with family.

My boys and my family have made amazing memories at the Nature Center. We love to promote and support their events to others. We feel blessed to have a treasure like this in...

We have been members for years and we love this place. I love to take my little ones and explore the area, it has grown tremendously from what it used to be back in the day.

The inside is great because it has exhibits with different reptiles and spiders. There is also an area where the kids can play with different nature toys and puzzles. The outside trail is also awesome because it's not too big but not too small. We have seen different types of birds, spiders and the boys' favorite: the Texas tortoises. They also enjoy to feed the turtles. ❤️

However, today was the first time to see what goes on at nature camp with RGVDSA and I am so happy to see your staff and volunteers teach the little ones. I had the opportunity to take pictures the whole day and I'm so thankful I was able to make it...