Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

New Mexico State Park

Entrance fee$10 / adult
Elevation3,482 ft
CampingDay use only
PetsAllowed
DirectionsOfficial New Mexico State Parks pagePark map

About Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

Less a conventional park than a zoo and botanical garden, with 40-plus native animal species and hundreds of Chihuahuan Desert plants. The only walking is the 1.3-mile visitor loop through the exhibits — a gradual descent and climb of about 70 feet. No camping, and no pets.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Entrance fee

$10 per adult (13+) — Admission $10 adults, $5 children ages 7-12.

Hours

9 am-5 pm

Last entry into Zoo is 3:30 pm

Gift Shop: 9 am-4 pm

Hours as published by New Mexico State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone575-887-5516

Address1504 Skyline Dr., Carlsbad, NM 88220

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