
Armadillo Antics at Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Date: October 1, 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