The Sabal Palm Sanctuary is a 557-acre nature reserve and bird sanctuary located in the delta of the Rio Grande Valley in Cameron County near …
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Mar 2, 2025
Saw two birds that I had never seen before including a Great Kiskadee and a Ladder-back Woodpecker. Also encountered four Javelinas on the trail, but other than that, we did not see much wildlife. …Full review by Jeff P
Nov 26, 2024
This is a most interesting palm preserve right on the Rio Grande / Rio Bravo, with a lot of interesting nature. This should be a haven for bird watchers.Full review by deaconallan
Feb 18, 2024
We were hesitant at first to book our stay here during a short vacation. We're glad we did. The staff was wonderful, especially Carla, who checked us in and who helped with a work-related matter than…Full review by DrK825
One of the reviews mentioned that some scenes of the first Tarzan movie were shot here. That is interesting! Where can I read more about that! This Sanctuary sounds beautiful!!! I hope to visit soon!!!
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Hello, and thank you for your interest! We have also been very interested in the rumored Tarzan filming at our Sanctuary. However, it is our understanding that the first Tarzan …
Hello, and thank you for your interest! We have also been very interested in the rumored Tarzan filming at our Sanctuary. However, it is our understanding that the first Tarzan movie was filmed in its entirety in the swamps of Louisiana in 1917. That said, we have long heard stories of a Tarzan movie filmed at Sabal Palm Sanctuary, possibly sometime in the 1940s, but we have never been able to verify this. Perhaps someone might come along and be able to shed more light on it? With that said, and whether one was filmed here or not, the environment would certainly be a great set for a Tarzan movie!
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