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See
King
Ranch
Quarter
Horses,
Santa
Gertrudis
breed
of
cattle,
our
resident
Longhorn
herd
and
an
abundance
of
wildlife!
View
South
Texas
brush
clearing
equipment,
land-going
leviathans
conceived
and
developed
on
King
Ranch
to
clear
mesquite
and
huisache
from
the
pastures;
and
the
Calera
Pens
and
Camphouse,
where
at
roundup
time
the
cattle
are
vaccinated,
branded
and
tagged.
Continuing your trip, your guide will explain the history and the modern day workings of the ranch. Watch for the auction arena, the horse cemetery, and the Colony - home of the Kineños or King's men. Historic buildings you will pass include Mrs. King's carriage house, the Commissary with its lookout tower, and the grand home built in 1912 by Captain King's widow, Henrietta.
Guided bus tours operate daily, except for major holidays. Seating is sold on a first-come basis.
Private
vehicles
are
not
allowed
on
King
Ranch
tours.
Only
service
animals
are
allowed
on
tours. |
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Current Tour Schedule:
Monday
-
Saturday:
10
am,
Noon
and
2 pm
Sunday:
12:30
pm
and
2:30
pmTour schedules will vary seasonally.
Closed:
Easter,
Memorial
Day,
Independence
Day,
Thanksgiving
Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Length of Tours:
1.5 hours.
Cost:
$10.00
+
tax
for
adults;
$8.00
+
tax
for
Seniors
(65+),
U.S.
Military
and
Students
with
ID;
$4.00
+
tax
for
children
5-12
years;
(children
4
and
under
free)
When you visit, be sure to enjoy one of our other tours as well.
King Ranch Visitor Center
Hours
of
Operation
Monday
-
Saturday:
Open
9
am,
Close
4 pm
Sunday:
Open
12
pm,
Close
4 pm
2205 Highway 141 West
PO Box 1090
Kingsville, Texas 78364-1090
For more information or reservations, contact:
King
Ranch
Visitor
Center
Office
(361) 592-8055
Fax (361) 595-1344
visit@king-ranch.com |
