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Location
Best time
Visit on a Friday late afternoon if you prefer a quieter experience with fewer crowds, which allows for better animal viewing and a more peaceful visit.
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the Kid's Imagination Trail to let children burn off energy between animal exhibits. This interactive area helps break up the walking and keeps kids engaged throughout your visit.
Visitor tip
Read the individual animal stories displayed throughout the park to deepen your connection with the animals and enhance the educational value of your visit. Staff clearly invest in animal care, making these narratives meaningful.
About Wildlife West Nature Park
Rescued animals & an entertainment venue. Opened in 1994, this 122-acre native plant & rescue-animal habitat also hosts performances.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Edgewood, New Mexico
- Highlights
- 20 native wildlife species, rescued animals, Kid's Imagination Trail
- Summer Hours
- March 9 – November 1, 10am–6pm
What visitors say
This place is incredible! They have an impressive array of animals and birds, and the staff is very friendly. My favorite part of this place is that you can tell the staff actually care about the animals - and that the animals genuinely…
We went on a Friday an hour before they closed and it was very empty, but we did get to see a lot of animals. The animals are all native to NM but are not necessarily from NM. I wish the glass in some of the exhibits was cleaner. The…
Really well laid out. Loved reading all the animals stories. Made me feel more connected.
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Did You Know?
- Wildlife West Nature Park opened in 1994 and spans 122 acres dedicated to native New Mexico wildlife habitat and rescue animals
- The park features 20 species of native New Mexico wildlife including black bears, red foxes, and pronghorns, all housed in natural habitats
- The attraction uniquely combines a rescue animal sanctuary with an entertainment venue, hosting mud runs, theater performances, music festivals, falcon shows, and blacksmith demonstrations
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