Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
| Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park | |
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 View of a trail at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park | |
  Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park in New Mexico | |
| Location | Eddy, New Mexico, United States |
| Coordinates | 32°26′30″N 104°16′39″W / 32.44167°N 104.27750°W |
| Area | 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,200 ft (980 m) |
| Established | 1967[1] |
| Governing body | New Mexico State Parks Division |
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, formerly the Living Desert Zoological and Botanical State Park, is a zoo and botanical garden displaying plants and animals of the Chihuahuan Desert in their native habitats. It is located off U.S. Route 285 at the north edge of Carlsbad, New Mexico, at an elevation of 3,200 feet (980 m) atop the Ocotillo Hills overlooking the city and the Pecos River. It is open every day except Christmas.
The park has been an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 2002.[2][3]
Exhibits
The zoo features more than forty native animal species, including
.1.3 miles (2.1 km) of self-guided trails lead through sand dunes,
See also
- List of botanical gardens in the United States
References
- ^ "Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park Management and Development Plan" (PDF). Retrieved October 20, 2010.
- ^ "Currently Accredited Zoos and Aquariums". aza.org. AZA. Retrieved April 7, 2012.
- ^ a b "Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park Receives Accreditation by The Association of Zoos and Aquariums" (PDF). state.nm.us. State of New Mexico. April 3, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2012.
External links
Media related to Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park at Wikimedia Commons- Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
- Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park - Visit Carlsbad New Mexico
