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Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

Route 2, Box 202-A
Alamo, Texas 78516-9802
(956) 784-7500

Directions: From McAllen, take Expressway 83 E to Alamo, exit S on FM 907. Continue on Farm Road 907 until it ends, then turn E (left) onto U.S. Highway 281. Proceed .5 mile E to refuge entrance.

Primary Wildlife: Tropical species of birds, plants, and other wildlife. Ocelot, chachalacas, kiskadee flycatcher, black-bellied whistling duck, and white-winged doves.

Habitat: 2,088 acres of subtropical riparian woodland.

Recreation and Education: Birdwatching, nature photography, and hiking on designated trails, and interpretive tram tours (January to early May)

Special Note: Refuge has several State champion trees, and several State and Federally listed species.



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