Two children crouch on the ground in a forested area, lighting a small campfire with sticks. Fallen leaves cover the ground around them, and a tree stump is visible in the background.

Wildlife Explorer

Two children crouch on the ground in a forested area, lighting a small campfire with sticks. Fallen leaves cover the ground around them, and a tree stump is visible in the background.

Earn explorer status with this hiking excursion turned survivalist training. Start your journey by hiking to our outpost camp where you will learn to throw javelins and knock down targets using atlatls, build and start fires (without matches), and discover the furs and tracks of native Texas mammals. A trained naturalist guides your expedition and will introduce you to local animals including a snake, turtle and alligator. 

$25 per person

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