The area around Engage has a surprising number of family attractions. Kids and parents alike will love the Tyler Caldwell Zoo for its manageable size and great variety of well-kept animals. If you want a closer look at some exotic animals drive through the Cherokee Drive Through Safari Park. Up close and personal encounters with the wildlife happens right though your car windows. Tyler area also boasts the only Tiger Preserve in Texas where giant felines who have been mistreated or sick come for recuperation and to find a happy home for the rest of their life. Just north of Van Texas is the Alligator farm. Real live alligators collected from the rivers and lakes of East Texas. Feeding hours bring a frenzy of activity.
If your interests run more toward the outdoor activities you can rent a paddle boat or swim at the beach of Tyler State Park. There are several golf courses in the area the closest being right across I-20 at Garden Valley Golf Club. Other courses are available in tyler proper. When you finish your golf game check out Rose Horse Park less than 5 miles from Engage on Texas 110 on the South side of I-20. Riding lessons available and if you hit the right weekend professional horse shows.
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