Original Alamo limestone found at San Antonio Zoo

Streets around San Antonio Zoo convert to one-way during spring break
People headed to the San Antonio Zoo during spring break will have to adhere to a one-way traffic plan around Brackenridge Park.
A hidden Alamo secret was buried at the San Antonio Zoo — until now
Alamo officials today 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 and final site, which became an early 1800s Spanish military outpost known as El Álamo and then the site of the 1836 siege and battle.
San Antonio Zoo unearths limestone used in construction of the Alamo
A construction crew at the San Antonio Zoo discovered the exact quarry where the limestone to build the Alamo Church originated, solving a long-standing mystery about the origins of one of America's most iconic landmarks.
Original limestone quarry used for Alamo discovered at San Antonio Zoo
A monumental discovery has been made in the San Antonio Zoo, confirming the exact quarry that provided the limestone to build the Alamo and solving a mystery spanning centuries.
San Antonio Zoo launches all-new 'Conserfari Tours'
The San Antonio Zoo is launching an all-new “Conserfari Tour” experience, featuring a “safari-style ride” that allows visitors to explore unique wildlife from a different perspective. Here’s what to know, and how to plan ahead for your visit.
Original Alamo limestone found at the San Antonio Zoo
For centuries, the Alamo has been the backdrop of San Antonio. But today, it was announced that the limestone used to build the magnificant"FOR C
San Antonio Zoo launches savanna safari tours
The San Antonio Zoo on Friday launched Conserfari Tours — an immersive African safari-style experience where visitors can get up close and personal with African mammals from the comfort of a Toyota pickup truck.
San Antonio Zoo excavation uncovers Alamo's limestone quarry origins
Renovations at San Antonio Zoo reveal the quarry that supplied limestone for the Alamo, deepening historical ties.
San Antonio Zoo excavation uncovers quarry that built the Alamo, solving historic mystery
SAN ANTONIO - A groundbreaking historical discovery has finally pinpointed the quarry that provided the limestone used to construct the Alamo, solving a long-st
Vulture at San Antonio Zoo tested for bird flu, prompting immediate closures
Avian Influenza or bird flu is being suspected after a wild black vulture was found dead on the San Antonio Zoo grounds, ...
San Antonio Zoo celebrates first capybara birth in 25 years with gender reveal party
The Zoo held a gender reveal party Wednesday for Tupi, the zoo's baby capybara.You know, the animal that looks like a giant hamster an ...
Copperhead snakes surge as cicada season peaks in Texas
Copperheads are masters of camouflage, blending in with leaves, tree bark and forest debris. This makes them nearly invisible ...
SAPD identifies man shot by police, officer who shot him
The San Antonio Police Department on Saturday released the names of a man shot by police last weekend, and the officer who ...
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‘American Sons’ documentary based on fallen San Antonio Marine to premiere at SXSW
Local filmmaker Andrew James Gonzales will premiere his new documentary "American Sons" this weekend at South by Southwest in ...
SA Zoo eyes cryptocurrency to boost funding
San Antonio Zoo President and CEO Tim Morrow said cryptocurrency, along with stock contributions and donor-advised funds, ...