Sabal Palm Audubon Center and Sanctuary is nestled six miles in the lush, southeastern part of Brownsville with a Texas Ebony jungle as well as mature Texas Sabal Palms so tall and thick they cover an area with a shaded canopy unlike anything you've seen. Located on the north bank of the Rio Grande, this 527-acre sanctuary preserves the largest remaining stand of Texas Sabal Palm forest in the United States, and it harbors one of the most beautiful and critical ecosystems of South Texas.

This sanctuary is owned and operated by the National Audubon Society. If you look closely, you may get a chance to see the beautiful turquoise and black speckled racer snake near the resaca. Sabal Palm Sanctuary is peaceful and idea for birding and relaxing. Look for the Buff-bellied hummingbird, Hood oriole, Green kingfisher, and more along the winding nature trails.

Center Hours
Center open: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Closed
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day

Admission
Adults $4.00
Children - age 7 and over $2.00
Age 6 and under $1.00
School class tours $3.00/student
Special tours $6 per individual
Audubon members $3.00

How to Get There
From US 77/83 in Brownsville: Exit onto International Boulevard and go East. After ¾ mile, turn right onto Southmost Road (FM 1419). Continue on Southmost Road (FM 1419) for 6 miles: look for entrance sign on the right.

From Harlingen: Take 77/83 South, Exit on FM 511 (Port Brownsville exit). Go east (left) on 511 (about 20 miles) past the Port of Brownsville. Follow 511 straight through to the four way stop. Continue straight on FM 3068 to Southmost (FM 1419). Turn right, go ½ mile and the entrance is on your left.

From Padre Island/Port Isabel: Take hwy 48 towards Brownsville. Exit on FM 511. Go left under the overpass past the Port Brownsville, past hwy 4. Follow 511 straight through to the four way stop. Continue straight on FM 3068 to Southmost (FM 1419). Turn right, go ½ mile and the entrance is on your left.

Phone: 956-541-8034
http://www.audubon.org/local/sanctuary/sabal