Historic discovery unveils Alamo's quarry link to San Antonio Zoo. During excavation for San Antonio Zoo's new gorilla habitat Congo Falls and The Ralston, large amounts of limestone were unearthed.

They have verified the quarry, located on the far west side of San Antonio Zoo, was a primary source of stone used in the 1700s to build the Alamo Church and other San Antonio historic structures.

Original limestone quarry used for Alamo discovered at San Antonio Zoo Discovery made after excavation for the zoo’s new gorilla habitat and event center. Ivan Herrera, Digital Journalist.

Alamo officials on Thursday confirmed that limestone from a historic quarry that once existed at the zoo’s location was excavated for construction of the Mission San Antonio de Valero’s third ...

San Antonio Zoo excavation uncovers Alamo's limestone quarry origins. The mystery has been solved. By Priscilla Aguirre, Senior Trending Reporter March 6, 2025.

Historic discovery unveils Alamo's quarry link to San Antonio Zoo. During excavation for San Antonio Zoo's new gorilla habitat Congo Falls and The Ralston, large amounts of limestone were unearthed.

SAN ANTONIO — On the 189th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, even more history was announced related to the iconic landmark. To stream KVUE on your phone, you need the KVUE app. A ...