The Briscoe Western Art Museum brings the wild west to life Jan. 25 with its free Wild West Wildlife Festival. The family-friendly event isn’t about gun fights and saloon brawls of the West but instead celebrates its flora and fauna. Most of the activities are in the museum’s Jack Guenther Pavillion and includes free admission to the museum and its exhibits on the River Walk property from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Attendees can meet live animals and learn the roles they play in the ecosystem, hear animal stories from Miss Anastasia, who has read stories to children for years at The Twig bookshop, and dissect owl pellets to learn more about their diets.
The Mitchell Lake Audubon Center will teach how to match animals to their tracks and plant a nectar-producing plant that supports pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The Hill Country State Area is bringing animal skins and replicas of animal skulls along with knowledge about wildlife and human interaction with nature in Texas.
Bat Conservation International will teach about bats and their role as pollinators and crop protectors. The San Antonio River Authority shows how the watershed works and the impact of pollution on waterways and bodies of water.
There will also be crafts, “butterfly” bike rides, demonstrations from artists and hands-on learning about the birds of South Central Texas.
Although the event is free, attendees will have plan ahead by registering for admission online.
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This article appears in Jan 8-21, 2025.