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Inside the walk-through aviary, visitors see birds ranging from small songbirds to hawks, eagles, turkeys and owls. Visitors may also 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.
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.
A visit to Living Desert is incomplete without a stop at the greenhouse, where hundreds of succulents and cacti from around the world are on display. Many cacti are for sale in the gift shop.
Living Desert is pleased to offer Outdoor Classroom Program curriculum guides for grades 3-5. All activities are aligned to state standards and benchmarks.
Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park is on the northwest edge of Carlsbad off US 285.
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Memorial Day to Labor Day
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Last entry into the Zoo is 3:30 p.m.
Summer Gift Shop Hours
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Visitors are encouraged to visit the park in the cooler morning
hours when the animals are
typically more active
Labor Day to Memorial Day
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Last entrance to Zoo is 3:30 p.m.
Winter Gift Shop Hours
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day
No smoking allowed.
Ken Britt
575-887-5516
FAX: 575-885-4478
ken.britt@state.nm.us
P.O. Box 100
Carlsbad, NM 88221
1,500 Acres
Elevation
3,200 feet
Precipitation
12.8 inches
January 61/29
April 79/46
July 95/65
October 78/47
Park Map
Park Brochure
Park Photo Tour
Visit Maggie, the Painting Bear
Park Management Plan 2011 |
