Sabal Palm Sanctuary, Protected nature reserve in Cameron County, Texas.
The 557-acre sanctuary contains extensive stands of native Sabal palms and maintains a network of trails through subtropical woodlands and wetlands.
The land was formerly the Rabb Plantation, a 19th-century sugarcane operation with a Queen Anne mansion that now functions as the visitor center.
The National Audubon Society transferred management to the Gorgas Science Foundation in 2010 to operate educational programs about local ecology.
The sanctuary opens daily from 7 AM to 5 PM except Wednesdays, with admission fees of $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12.
Over 300 bird species inhabit this sanctuary, making it a primary location for monitoring and studying Rio Grande Valley wildlife populations.
GPS coordinates: 25.85290,-97.41740
Latest update: March 19, 2025 12:31
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