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Accessibility
ADA accessible trails available; benches, shade, restrooms, and drinking fountains along main walking tour; trained service dogs only permitted (no pets allowed)
About Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park
Outdoor garden with animals & reptiles. 1.3-mile walk through a sprawling, 1,200-acre desert garden with animal exhibits & mountain views.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- 40+ Chihuahuan Desert animal species, hundreds of native plants, scenic hiking trails
- Admission
- $10 adults, $5 children 7-12, free under 6
- Hours
- 9 am-5 pm (last entry 3:30 pm)
What visitors say
What a treat this place is. The view going up to the museum is so great. The museum section has some really interesting specimens. There is a hands on display with various things you might find in the desert including a few replicas of…
This place is awesome for nature lovers! Plants are well labeled. Very cool natural history exhibits inside in building. The employees and volunteers were very friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. They house and care for…
This was a good way to see plants and animals native to NM in one place. I wish I could give it more stars, but I think 4 is being generous. The grounds were overgrown and a lot of animals were out of sight or removed for renovations.…
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