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iving Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park is an
indoor/outdoor living museum displaying more than
40 native animal species and hundreds of
succulent plants from around the world. While on the 1.3 mile self-guided tour, visitors discover many faces of the Chihuahuan Desert, from sand dunes
and pygmy forest to the desert floor.
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Birds to Bison
Inside the walk-through aviary, visitors see birds ranging from small songbirds to hawks, eagles, turkeys and owls. Passing visitors also may see a mountain lion or bobcat perched on a rock ledge or peering through the vegetation. Kit fox, badger, mule deer, pronghorn, elk and bison also make their homes at the park.
Never Cry Wolf
One of the park's highlights are endangered gray wolves. Living Desert participates in the American Zoo and Aquarium Association’s Mexican gray wolf Species Survival Program, exchanging wolves with other zoological facilities to help ensure their survival.
Green House
A visit to Living Desert is incomplete without a stop at the greenhouse, where 100s of succulents and cacti from around the world show their spines and beauty. Barrel cacti and ocotillo are a few of the plants on display. Many cacti are for sale in the gift shop.
Getting There
Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park is on the northwest edge of Carlsbad off US 285.
Facilities |
Activities |
Visitor Center |
Wildlife Viewing |
Group Shelter |
Hiking |
Interpretive Exhibits |
Education Programs |
Restrooms |
Zoo Camp |
Gift shop |
Star Parties |
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Xeriscape Conference |
Park Map
Park Brochure
Park Management Plan
Park Photo Tour
Friends of Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
Visit Maggie, the Painting Bear
Gate Hours
* Summer
Memorial Day to Labor Day
8 am - 5 pm
last entry to Zoo is 3:30 pm
Visitors are encouraged to visit the park in the cooler morning
hours when the animals are typically more active
No smoking allowed in the zoo area.
* Winter
Labor Day to Memorial Day
9 am - 5 pm
Last entry into the Zoo 3:30 pm
Closed Christmas Day
Summer Gift Shop Hours
9am-4pm
Winter Gift Shop Hours
10am-4pm
Park Superintendent
Ken Britt
(575) 887-5516
FAX: (575) 885-4478
ken.britt@state.nm.us
Address
P.O. Box 100
Carlsbad, NM 88221
Land
1,500 Acres
Elevation
3,200 feet
Precipitation
12.8 inches
Temperature
January 61/29
April 79/46
July 95/65
October 78/47
Current Fire Restrictions
We are not affiliated or associated with The Living Desert in Palm Desert, CA
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