Arrive: 9:00am

Leave: 9:30am. Then scenic drive.

Located near I-10 and 1604. They provide medical, rehabilitation and retirement services for unwanted or neglected animals. (More info)

They depend on private contributions and receive no government support. It is not glitzy like a zoo and the tour (under large shady trees) with an average number of questions answered is an hour long.

Price is $5 for seniors, $10 under 65. Pay at door.

Located near 281 and 1604 also in San Antonio. Brand spanking new and breathtaking with 1,000 rooms and 130,000 sq. ft. conference center. (More info)

They have five restaurants, a fabulous five mile view of the Cibolo Canyon, water park/pools, superb landscaping with waterfalls, golf course, rustic style lobby, etc.

For lunch menu, they have offered four options with prices of $11 to $14 as follows:

• Chicken Caesar Salad with romaine and grilled chicken breast.
• Baja Fish Tacos in soft flour tortilla with cabbage, salsa and lime ranch dressing.
• Philly Cheese steak with shaved beef, onions, provolone cheese on an original amoroso roll.
• Classic Bacon Cheeseburger with fresh angus, aged cheddar, bacon strips on a sesame bun.