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  2. El Paso Zoo - Wikipedia

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    The El Paso Zoo is a zoo located in El Paso, Texas, United States. The 35-acre (14 ha) facility houses over 220 species, including the critically endangered animals. The El Paso Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). [2]

  3. Franklin Mountains State Park - Wikipedia

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    The park is named after the Franklin Mountains, a mountainous range that extends 23 mi (37 km) from El Paso to New Mexico. Its headquarters are located at an elevation of 5,426 feet (1,654 m) with the highest peak, North Franklin Mountain , reaching 7,192 feet (2,192 m). [ 2 ]

  4. Wyler Aerial Tramway - Wikipedia

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    Wyler Aerial Tramway is an aerial tramway in El Paso, Texas, United States. The tramway is operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and is located in Franklin Mountains State Park. The tramway complex covers 196 acres (0.79 km 2) on the east side of the Franklin Mountains. The gondolas travel along two 2600 foot 1 3/8" diameter steel ...

  5. List of Texas state parks - Wikipedia

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    El Paso 24,247 acres (9,812 ha) 1987 Franklin Mountains State Park: Galveston Island State Park: Galveston 2,013.1 acres (814.7 ha) 1975 Galveston Island State Park: Garner State Park: Uvalde 1,420 acres (570 ha) 1941 The Frio River in Garner State Park

  6. Hueco Tanks - Wikipedia

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    El Paso County took over the land in the mid-1960s. [9] Rock painting of a deer at Hueco Tanks. In 1968, it was discussed whether or not the park should be turned over to the Tiguas. [15] In 1969, the El Paso County commissioners decided to deed the park to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. [16] It was made a Texas State Park in 1970. [3]

  7. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Wikipedia

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    TPWD publishes Texas Parks and Wildlife, a monthly magazine available both in print and online editions. The magazine features articles and full-color photos on topics such as birding, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, state parks, travel, wildlife, and environmental issues. Texas Parks and Wildlife has been in publication since 1942. [14]

  8. List of mammals of Texas - Wikipedia

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    Topographic map of Texas. This is a list of mammals of Texas. Mammals native to or immediately off the coast of the U.S. state of Texas are listed first. Introduced mammals, whether intentional or unintentional, are listed separately. The varying geography of Texas, the second largest state, provides a large variety of habitats for mammals.

  9. Franklin Mountains (Texas) - Wikipedia

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    The Franklin Mountains of Texas (Spanish: Sierras de los Mansos [1]) are a small range 23 miles (37 km) long, 3 miles (5 km) wide that extend from El Paso, Texas, north into New Mexico. [2] The Franklins were formed due to crustal extension related to the Cenozoic Rio Grande rift.