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Located south of the city of Mission in Hidalgo County, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park is a 764-acre park and the current headquarters of the World Birding Center. Established in 1944 by Senator Lloyd Bentsen and his family, who donated 586 acres of land to the State Parks Board as a natural habitat, the park has grown to encompass 764 acres and is a prime area for birdwatching and butterfly watching. The park is home to over 325 species of birds and more than 250 species of butterflies, and the National Butterfly Center is located next to the park.

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, 2800 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission, TX 78572, Phone: 956-584-9156

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
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