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Location
Accessibility
Accessibility information available on Plan Your Visit page
Best time
Visit during weekdays or purchase tickets online in advance to avoid crowds and expedite entry, especially during peak seasons like summer and Halloween events
Visitor tip
Families with young children should prioritize the splash pad during summer visits for cooling off, and check the schedule for the Carousel and interactive experiences like Rhino encounters and Wild Encounters Show
About El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens
220 African, American & Asian species residing in facsimiles of natural habitats in a 35-acre park.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- African lions, sea lions, rhinoceros
- Membership
- Available — 100% supports animals, exhibits, and conservation
What visitors say
Great family experience! The El Paso Zoo is a very fun place for the whole family. There are a lot of different animals to see, which keeps both kids and adults entertained. I also really liked that they let you bring in your own food…
A wonderful zoo that's clean and quiet. The animals are clearly well taken care of and monitored by their keepers. The prices are fair, and the food is better than you'd expect for the zoo. We love this place and we love getting to…
Visited the zoo for Halloween with my daughter, bought the tickets previously online. I was scared it would be too packed but found parking quick and got in the zoo in no time, every year the zoo gets better, ive been attending boo at…
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Did You Know?
- The zoo houses 220 African, American, and Asian species across 35 acres of naturalistic habitats
- The splash pad is a seasonal summer feature that allows visitors to cool off during hot weather, mentioned in 134 reviews
- The Wild Encounters Show and sea lion shows are signature interactive experiences, with sea lion show mentions appearing in 98 reviews
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