In 2009, Cactus Creek Ranch hosted local area ranchers and neighbors to introduce them to a live Ocelot.

About Us

Cactus Creek Ranch is an international learning center for implementing future conservation as well as  to share knowledge about the great outdoors.

 

In 1995, the ranch was started with only a few blades of grass and a few local cacti. Located on 400 acres, it has been developed into prime South Texas native habitat, with a commitment to habitat restoration and conservation. 

 

In 1996-1997, the Nature Conservancy planted 20,000 native plants. We are now a haven for many birds, animals, and insects both indigenous and migratory. A species list is under development.

 

Cactus Creek Ranch, in cooperation with the South Texas Private Lands Initiative, is a Habitat Restoration Site. The Ranch is a joint project of the Nature Conservatory and Texas Parks and Wildlife, funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and private donors.

 

As a dedicated Partner in Wildlife, CCR's habitat restoration has been undertaken through the direction of Wetland Habitat Alliance of Texas and the Nature Conservancy of Texas.

 

Every effort has been made to protect and preserve endangered wildlife species and to create an environment that focuses on the best that Texas has to offer. Our alliances with local, state, and federal organizations demonstrate the strength of ecology and economy by working together. Our slogan is "Rebuilding Family Traditions," and our motto remains to be: “Together, we can put conservation in the curriculum.”

 

CCR is a partner in wildlife with the following organizations: W.H.A.T. Ducks, Nature Conservancy of Texas, NRCS-Texas, Soil Conservation, United States Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife; and Ducks Unlimited.

 

Cactus Creek Ranch is # 23 on the Great Texas Birding Trail bordering the west edge of Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge. Click on the link below and scroll down to #23. (Please note that the name of the ranch and contact information have not been updated by Texas Parks & Wildlife.)

 

 

Slither was tasting the air around himself with his tongue when I moved in to capture this image.

Together We Can Get Conservation in the Curriculum

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