Electric Tram Tour

Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919. Especially for those that are less mobile (but open to everyone!), we offer the opportunity to tour the park in electric open Bird Bus......More

Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919. Especially for those that are less mobile (but open to everyone!), we offer the opportunity to tour the park in electric open Bird Buses. Estero Llano Grande was designed as a walking park, but hiking the trails have often been a hardship or impossible for some park guests. Now you can ride to most areas to see the birds, butterflies, dragonflies, alligators, frogs (and maybe even a bobcat) as well as the lakes, and the wonderful array of trees and shrubs that occur in the park. In event of rain or muddy trails, the tour may be confined to the paved Tropical Zone where we will focus on plants. In the event of lightning or thunder, the Tram Tour will be cancelled.Regular park admission applies ($5/adults, children 12-and-under free) - there is no extra charge for the Bird Bus tours. Reservations required: 956-565-3919

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Sunrise Tram Tour

Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you? Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?  Get up early and try a morning Tram Tour, all over Estero!

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Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU! Over 300 butterflies and 100 dragonflies fly in the Valley, usually unnoticed and u......More

Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU! Over 300 butterflies and 100 dragonflies fly in the Valley, usually unnoticed and unappreciated--until now! Join a knowledgeable ranger as we seek out these natural wonders, some unique and found in the United States only in South Texas.We've been having Butterfly Tours every Friday for the eighteen years Estero has been in existence.   Bring your camera or binoculars if you like, but not so very necessary.  We can provide you with binoculars!   Meet on the deck outside the Park Store.Free with park entry: $5 for adults, free for children 12-and-under.

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World Birding Center Birding Tours

All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties. Join us on unforgettable avian adventure. With over 350 species of birds identified within......More

All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties. Join us on unforgettable avian adventure. With over 350 species of birds identified within our park and many of the Valley specialty birds you just can't see outside of the Rio Grande Valley, our guided bird tours are a must for everyone. Whether you are new to birding and ready to learn your new outdoor obsession or if you are a seasoned and traveled expert with years of experience, this birding tour is sure to be an amazing time. From our famous birding deck that has a record of 115 bird species in a day from one spot overlooking the beautiful wetlands, to the Tropical Area that has Green Jays, Great Kiskadees, Clay-colored Thrushes and has attracted rarities like the Elegant Trogon, Rose-throated Becard, White-throated Thrush, and Crimson-collared Grosbeak. Free with park admission ($5 for adults, children free), all ages and all skill levels, no pets please. Family-friendly. Meet on the deck just outside the Visitor Center Park Store.

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Archery 101

We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please. We provide bows and arrows (please DON'T bring your own equipment), an archery range, an......More

We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please. We provide bows and arrows (please DON'T bring your own equipment), an archery range, and teaching rangers, so just bring yourself and your friends! Meet on the deck outside the Visitor Center Park Store. The program is FREE but park admission is required (adults $5, children 12-and-under free). RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. Please don't try to reserve using Facebook or email--apologies, but we don't check our page often enough for that.No one under age 8, please, and please DON'T bring your own equipment. 

EsteroLlanoGrandeStatePark Map&Directions

World Birding Center Birding Tours

All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties. Join us on unforgettable avian adventure. With over 350 species of birds identified within......More

All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties. Join us on unforgettable avian adventure. With over 350 species of birds identified within our park and many of the Valley specialty birds you just can't see outside of the Rio Grande Valley, our guided bird tours are a must for everyone. Whether you are new to birding and ready to learn your new outdoor obsession or if you are a seasoned and traveled expert with years of experience, this birding tour is sure to be an amazing time. From our famous birding deck that has a record of 115 bird species in a day from one spot overlooking the beautiful wetlands, to the Tropical Area that has Green Jays, Great Kiskadees, Clay-colored Thrushes and has attracted rarities like the Elegant Trogon, Rose-throated Becard, White-throated Thrush, and Crimson-collared Grosbeak. Free with park admission ($5 for adults, children free), all ages and all skill levels, no pets please. Family-friendly. Meet on the deck just outside the Visitor Center Park Store.

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Electric Tram Tour

Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919. Especially for those that are less mobile (but open to everyone!), we offer the opportunity to tour the park in electric open Bird Bus......More

Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919. Especially for those that are less mobile (but open to everyone!), we offer the opportunity to tour the park in electric open Bird Buses. Estero Llano Grande was designed as a walking park, but hiking the trails have often been a hardship or impossible for some park guests. Now you can ride to most areas to see the birds, butterflies, dragonflies, alligators, frogs (and maybe even a bobcat) as well as the lakes, and the wonderful array of trees and shrubs that occur in the park. In event of rain or muddy trails, the tour may be confined to the paved Tropical Zone where we will focus on plants. In the event of lightning or thunder, the Tram Tour will be cancelled.Regular park admission applies ($5/adults, children 12-and-under free) - there is no extra charge for the Bird Bus tours. Reservations required: 956-565-3919

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Sunrise Tram Tour

Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you? Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?  Get up early and try a morning Tram Tour, all over Estero!

EsteroLlanoGrandeStatePark Map&Directions

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU! Over 300 butterflies and 100 dragonflies fly in the Valley, usually unnoticed and u......More

Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU! Over 300 butterflies and 100 dragonflies fly in the Valley, usually unnoticed and unappreciated--until now! Join a knowledgeable ranger as we seek out these natural wonders, some unique and found in the United States only in South Texas.We've been having Butterfly Tours every Friday for the eighteen years Estero has been in existence.   Bring your camera or binoculars if you like, but not so very necessary.  We can provide you with binoculars!   Meet on the deck outside the Park Store.Free with park entry: $5 for adults, free for children 12-and-under.

EsteroLlanoGrandeStatePark Map&Directions

World Birding Center Birding Tours

All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties. Join us on unforgettable avian adventure. With over 350 species of birds identified within......More

All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties. Join us on unforgettable avian adventure. With over 350 species of birds identified within our park and many of the Valley specialty birds you just can't see outside of the Rio Grande Valley, our guided bird tours are a must for everyone. Whether you are new to birding and ready to learn your new outdoor obsession or if you are a seasoned and traveled expert with years of experience, this birding tour is sure to be an amazing time. From our famous birding deck that has a record of 115 bird species in a day from one spot overlooking the beautiful wetlands, to the Tropical Area that has Green Jays, Great Kiskadees, Clay-colored Thrushes and has attracted rarities like the Elegant Trogon, Rose-throated Becard, White-throated Thrush, and Crimson-collared Grosbeak. Free with park admission ($5 for adults, children free), all ages and all skill levels, no pets please. Family-friendly. Meet on the deck just outside the Visitor Center Park Store.

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Archery 101

We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please. We provide bows and arrows (please DON'T bring your own equipment), an archery range, an......More

We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please. We provide bows and arrows (please DON'T bring your own equipment), an archery range, and teaching rangers, so just bring yourself and your friends! Meet on the deck outside the Visitor Center Park Store. The program is FREE but park admission is required (adults $5, children 12-and-under free). RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. Please don't try to reserve using Facebook or email--apologies, but we don't check our page often enough for that.No one under age 8, please, and please DON'T bring your own equipment. 

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National Moth Night

Despite its name this event is worldwide in scope! Come be a part of this new phenomenon (the first was in 2012!): let's look for MOTHS! Black lighting, white lighting, baiting with a beer/banana/brown sugar mix and an electric tram to whirr between locations o......More

Despite its name this event is worldwide in scope! Come be a part of this new phenomenon (the first was in 2012!): let's look for MOTHS! Black lighting, white lighting, baiting with a beer/banana/brown sugar mix and an electric tram to whirr between locations on a breezy eighty-degree night with air-conditioned restrooms-- what more could you ask for to make a perfect Moth Night?! Join us at Estero Llano Grande State Park starting at 8pm, or come early and explore the trails. Event free with park admission:  adults $5 or Texas State Park Pass, children 12-and-under free. All welcome: all skill levels, all ages!  More information about this event…

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World Birding Center Birding Tours

All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties. Join us on unforgettable avian adventure. With over 350 species of birds identified within......More

All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties. Join us on unforgettable avian adventure. With over 350 species of birds identified within our park and many of the Valley specialty birds you just can't see outside of the Rio Grande Valley, our guided bird tours are a must for everyone. Whether you are new to birding and ready to learn your new outdoor obsession or if you are a seasoned and traveled expert with years of experience, this birding tour is sure to be an amazing time. From our famous birding deck that has a record of 115 bird species in a day from one spot overlooking the beautiful wetlands, to the Tropical Area that has Green Jays, Great Kiskadees, Clay-colored Thrushes and has attracted rarities like the Elegant Trogon, Rose-throated Becard, White-throated Thrush, and Crimson-collared Grosbeak. Free with park admission ($5 for adults, children free), all ages and all skill levels, no pets please. Family-friendly. Meet on the deck just outside the Visitor Center Park Store.

EsteroLlanoGrandeStatePark Map&Directions

Electric Tram Tour

Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919. Especially for those that are less mobile (but open to everyone!), we offer the opportunity to tour the park in electric open Bird Bus......More

Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919. Especially for those that are less mobile (but open to everyone!), we offer the opportunity to tour the park in electric open Bird Buses. Estero Llano Grande was designed as a walking park, but hiking the trails have often been a hardship or impossible for some park guests. Now you can ride to most areas to see the birds, butterflies, dragonflies, alligators, frogs (and maybe even a bobcat) as well as the lakes, and the wonderful array of trees and shrubs that occur in the park. In event of rain or muddy trails, the tour may be confined to the paved Tropical Zone where we will focus on plants. In the event of lightning or thunder, the Tram Tour will be cancelled.Regular park admission applies ($5/adults, children 12-and-under free) - there is no extra charge for the Bird Bus tours. Reservations required: 956-565-3919

EsteroLlanoGrandeStatePark Map&Directions

Sunrise Tram Tour

Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you? Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?  Get up early and try a morning Tram Tour, all over Estero!

EsteroLlanoGrandeStatePark Map&Directions

Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours

Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU! Over 300 butterflies and 100 dragonflies fly in the Valley, usually unnoticed and u......More

Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU! Over 300 butterflies and 100 dragonflies fly in the Valley, usually unnoticed and unappreciated--until now! Join a knowledgeable ranger as we seek out these natural wonders, some unique and found in the United States only in South Texas.We've been having Butterfly Tours every Friday for the eighteen years Estero has been in existence.   Bring your camera or binoculars if you like, but not so very necessary.  We can provide you with binoculars!   Meet on the deck outside the Park Store.Free with park entry: $5 for adults, free for children 12-and-under.

EsteroLlanoGrandeStatePark Map&Directions

World Birding Center Birding Tours

All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties. Join us on unforgettable avian adventure. With over 350 species of birds identified within......More

All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties. Join us on unforgettable avian adventure. With over 350 species of birds identified within our park and many of the Valley specialty birds you just can't see outside of the Rio Grande Valley, our guided bird tours are a must for everyone. Whether you are new to birding and ready to learn your new outdoor obsession or if you are a seasoned and traveled expert with years of experience, this birding tour is sure to be an amazing time. From our famous birding deck that has a record of 115 bird species in a day from one spot overlooking the beautiful wetlands, to the Tropical Area that has Green Jays, Great Kiskadees, Clay-colored Thrushes and has attracted rarities like the Elegant Trogon, Rose-throated Becard, White-throated Thrush, and Crimson-collared Grosbeak. Free with park admission ($5 for adults, children free), all ages and all skill levels, no pets please. Family-friendly. Meet on the deck just outside the Visitor Center Park Store.

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Archery 101

We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please. We provide bows and arrows (please DON'T bring your own equipment), an archery range, an......More

We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please. We provide bows and arrows (please DON'T bring your own equipment), an archery range, and teaching rangers, so just bring yourself and your friends! Meet on the deck outside the Visitor Center Park Store. The program is FREE but park admission is required (adults $5, children 12-and-under free). RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. Please don't try to reserve using Facebook or email--apologies, but we don't check our page often enough for that.No one under age 8, please, and please DON'T bring your own equipment. 

EsteroLlanoGrandeStatePark Map&Directions