Easter Egg-stravaganza at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center April 3rd

Easter Egg-stravaganza at In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center April 3rd

ROCKWALL, TX – March 1, 2021 — Mark your calendars for the In-Sync Exotics Easter Egg-stravaganza, April 3rd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Folks can take part in a treasure hunt, food for purchase, an online auction and watch the big cats receive their Easter eggs around 1 p.m. Suggested Donation: $12 Adult $10 […]

Biologists examine winter weather impact on Texas wildlife

Biologists examine winter weather impact on Texas wildlife

AUSTIN – As much of Texas has experienced historic winter weather, native wildlife populations throughout the state have also felt the impact. Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds the public that many native wildlife species will be able to survive short durations of historic low temperatures and snow events. However, long-term impacts on a […]

Rockwall County Historical Foundation to host 2nd Annual Kids Day in the Park Oct. 17th

Rockwall County Historical Foundation to host 2nd Annual Kids Day in the Park Oct. 17th

ROCKWALL, TX – September 30, 2020 — The Rockwall County Historical Foundation is proud to host the 2nd Annual Kids Day in the Park on Saturday, October 17th from 10am – 2pm., at Harry Myers Park. This year’s event will feature wildlife experts from Window to the Wild and Wildlife on the Move. RCHF will […]

Texas Parks & Wildlife seeks public input on Monarch Butterfly conservation license plate design

Texas Parks & Wildlife seeks public input on Monarch Butterfly conservation license plate design

AUSTIN (September 22, 2020) — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be launching a new conservation license plate to raise money to help conserve monarch butterflies and other native Texas, non-game, at-risk species. The public is invited to vote for their favorite design for the new monarch butterfly license plate through an online survey […]

Changes proposed to Texas Exotic Aquatic Species regulations

Changes proposed to Texas Exotic Aquatic Species regulations

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing changes to regulations regarding harmful or potentially harmful fish, shellfish and aquatic plants. The proposed changes significantly reorganize the existing rules to enhance accessibility, meet the changing needs of the regulated community, and address current and potential future threats posed by these exotic species. The […]

Pancake Breakfast with the big cats, social distancing style

Pancake Breakfast with the big cats, social distancing style

Panthers, Pumas & Pancakes WYLIE, TX (August 6, 2020) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center, located at 3430 Skyview Drive in Wylie, will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, August 22. Take a self-guided tour of  the sanctuary that’s home to rescued tigers, lions, cougars, leopards, cheetahs, bobcats and […]

Online education expanded as anglers take to the water across Texas

Online education expanded as anglers take to the water across Texas

AUSTIN – With more Texans heading to the water during quarantine to recreate and physical distance naturally, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has seen an uptick in fishing license purchases compared to this time last year. Recognizing this, TPWD has expanded its outdoor education curriculum to include online classes open to new anglers wanting […]