The SpaceX Launch Facility near Brownsville, Texas, also referred to as the Boca Chica Launch Site, is a private rocket launch complex developed by SpaceX, located near Boca Chica Beach. This facility is pivotal to SpaceX’s vision of advancing space exploration, including the development of the Starship—a fully reusable spacecraft designed for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. With 31 acres of lush tropical plants and some 1,600 animals, the Gladys Porter Zoo is known for its successes in breeding endangered species of wildlife.

Boca Chica Beach is a serene, undeveloped stretch of coastline located in Brownsville, Texas. Situated near the southernmost tip of Texas, this beach lies along the Gulf of Mexico and is part of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Its proximity to the Rio Grande River, the Mexican border, and South Padre Island make it a unique spot for nature lovers and beachgoers alike.