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PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS

Endangered Whooping Cranes: A Celebration of Life

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Program #18333RJ
6 Days | 5 Nights
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While all of our learning adventures offer extraordinary value, our "Best Value" programs were rated by our participants themselves who thought their dollar went particularly far.
Love to learn in a small-group setting? This collection of programs has at most 10-24 participants.
See our Small Group programs.
EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.
South Texas is the only spot in the United States where the endangered whooping crane can be viewed at close range, and the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce celebrates this astonishing natural wonder with an annual festival. Cruise along the intracoastal waterways on a journey to observe the crane in its winter habitat that is shared by a diverse group of wildlife and learn about saltwater marshes, bays, estuaries, riparian areas and other South Texas environments from birding experts. Hear about current efforts to protect and rehabilitate cranes and other birds, and learn to identify numerous avian species by experts.


Highlights

• Take a study cruise along the shores of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and marvel at the sight of the only flock of endangered, naturally migrating whooping cranes in the world.
• Birding and wildlife opportunities abound as you explore the rich habitat diversity on a hay-ride wagon on the Fennessey Ranch.
• Learn about bird and turtle rescue on a field trip to the University of Texas Marine Science Institute’s Animal Rehabilitation Keep (ARK).


Activity Notes

Walking up to one-half mile, uneven terrain. Boat trips up to four hours in length.

Coordinated by University of Texas Marine Science Institute.


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5 nights of accommodations
15 meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
14 Expert-led lectures
6 Field trips

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4.8
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