Gorgas Science Foundation Presents the Sabal Palm Sanctuary and the History Rabb Plantation

Attractions

Summer hours in effect June 1 to September 1:
Friday to Monday
7am to 5pm
Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

From walking trails to a giftshop, Sabal Palm Sanctuary has it all.

Sabal Palm Trail Map

Walking Trails

Daily Admission:
• $5.00 – Adults
• $3.00 – Children (12 and under)

There are over 3 miles of nature trails available at the Sanctuary.  From walking down to the Rio Grande River to taking a stroll through the Sabal Palm Forest, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

El Valle and Hummingbirds Vol I Covers

Books and Education

“Conservation through education” is one of Gorgas’s key philosophies.  You will find these books and others available for sale at the Sanctuary.

Barbara T. Warburton Educational Center

Barbara T. Warburton Educational Center

Sabal Palm Sanctuary is Proud to announce the availability of our new Barbara T. Warburton Education Center for event rentals.

Rabb Plantation with Holiday decor

Rabb Plantation Visitor Center

The 1892 Rabb Plantation House currently serves as the visitor center for Sabal Palm Sanctuary and is operated by the Gorgas Science Foundation.

Gorgas Science Foundation

About Us

Summer hours in effect June 1 to September 1:
Friday to Monday
7am to 5pm
Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

We are located at 8435 Sabal Palm Grove Rd. Brownsville, Texas 78521
We are open daily from 7am to 5pm (closed Wednesday)

In 2010, Gorgas Science Foundation (GSF) reached an agreement with the National Audubon Society to lease and operate Sabal Palm Sanctuary, allowing us to reopen this incredible place to the public.

GSF was established in Brownsville in 1947 by Texas Southmost College Biology Professor Barbara T. Warburton. In 1983, Mrs. Warburton along with former students and local volunteers formally incorporated GSF as a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Gorgas Science Foundation is a registered charitable organization that relies on your support to continue to inspire the appreciation and conservation of our natural places through education and ecological experiences.

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Summer hours in effect June 1 to September 1:
Friday to Monday
7am to 5pm
Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday