Just a quick 33-minute jaunt south of Kingsland is a 137-acre wild animal preserve and zoo, aptly called Exotic Resort Zoo in Johnson City, Texas.   It is home to over 500 animals and 80 different species, and half of the wild animals in the park were once on the endangered animals list and near extinction.  Today, thanks to zoos and parks like Exotic Zoo Resort, many of these animals are thriving and multiplying and will be here for generations to come to enjoy!  Daily, guided tours are available 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the last one of the day leaves at 5 p.m.

During the guided tour you'll encounter animals with very different personalities, such as "Omar the Camel" and "Rusty the Buffalo," - both come right up to the bus and eat out of your hand!

Can't get enough in just one day?  Safari Cabins are available that sleep up to six with $10 per additional guest and includes a tour!   Cabins are equipped from microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers to full kitchens and enjoy spectacular views of the resort and several lakes that run through it, as well as pool with hot tub, outdoor game area with pool table, outdoor cooking area, and playscape for the kiddos!  Perfect for the whole family!

The Exotic Resort Zoo is yet another must do in and around the Kingsland area.  For more information click here and here!

Meet Chet Garner, host of the show "Daytripper" on PBS, a show dedicated to inspire folks to explore our great state of Texas.  The Daytripper is all about destinations in Texas for Texans, so you can visit whenever you want!

Check out Chet's visit to our very own Kingsland, Texas.  From wine making and tasting to waterparks and watersports; to the historic Antler's Inn and Grand Central Cafe - the actual house from the '74 classic "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" - Chet leaves no stone uncovered in Texas!  Make Kingsland a summer stop this year, or better yet, a summer home!

 If you haven't already, discover Kingsland's very own "Flashbacks Big Band!"  What started as a social gathering and friends hanging out playing instruments, years later turned into "Big Band of The Hill Country."  Together for over 31 years, their music library started as 3 or 4-part harmony sheet-music and has grown to hundreds and hundreds of complete big band arrangements.   Look here for a sneak peek!  Flashbacks Big Band

Make sure you catch them the first Saturday of each month at their monthly dance (going on since 1996!).  Dance time starts at 7:30 at the Kingsland Community Center located at 3451 Rose Hill Drive, Kingsland, Texas.