Armadillo Antics at Martin Dies, Jr. State Park | Jasper, TX
Nine-banded armadillo foraging in green grass

Armadillo Antics at Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Where: Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Town: Jasper
Address: 634 Park Road 48 South, Jasper, TX 75951
Cost: free

Learn about the nine-banded armadillo, the only shelled mammal in the United States and a common sight along park roads at dusk. A ranger covers how armadillos dig, what they eat, and why they turn up where they do. A quick, family-friendly stop.

Format: In-Person
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