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A Zoo-Pendous Trip!

A Zoo-Pendous Trip!A Zoo-Pendous Trip!A Zoo-Pendous Trip!

 Visit this unique zoo dedicated to the spectacular Chihuahuan Desert.


Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Last Entrance: 3:30 PM

Phone: (575) 887-5516

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park - Carlsbad, NM

Non-Profit Organization & Support

Chihuahuan Desert Animals & Vegetation

Chihuahuan Desert Animals & Vegetation

 This website is sponsored by the Friends of the Living Desert, a non-profit organization, that provides educational programs and financial assistance to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park. 

Chihuahuan Desert Animals & Vegetation

Chihuahuan Desert Animals & Vegetation

Chihuahuan Desert Animals & Vegetation

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens is a zoo with desert animals and vegetation. Overlooking the Pecos River Valley, this fascinating park exhibits the Chihuahuan Desert region's varied plant and animal life.

Nature at Its Best

Chihuahuan Desert Animals & Vegetation

Nature at Its Best

Visitors can enjoy a 1.3-mile walk along a nature trail to view plants and animals of the Chihuahuan Desert.

Take a Walk

Park Events

June 16, 2023 - June 18, 2023

Rock Show

9:00 AM

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5:00 PM*

Visitor Center

Event Details

June 16, 2023 - June 18, 2023

Rock Show

*This event will end at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 18th.

Looking for that special gift for dad on Father's Day?  Look no further than the Rock S...

Event Details

9:00 AM

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5:00 PM*

Visitor Center

June 24, 2023 - June 25, 2023

Friends of the Carlsbad Library Book Sale

9:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Visitor Center

Event Details

June 24, 2023 - June 25, 2023

Friends of the Carlsbad Library Book Sale

Find your new favorite book!  Grab as many books as you want and make a donation to our local library!


Activities in the Visitor Center are f...

Event Details

9:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Visitor Center

July 1, 2023 - July 5, 2023

Book Giveaway

9:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Visitor Center

Event Details

July 1, 2023 - July 5, 2023

Book Giveaway

Margaret the Book Lady is back with more FREE books!  Come take as many books as you'd like!


Activities in the Visitor Center are free.  Regu...

Event Details

9:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Visitor Center

July 10, 2023 - July 14, 2023

Zoo Camp (Session 1)

8:30 AM

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12:00 PM

Zoo

Event Details

July 10, 2023 - July 14, 2023

Zoo Camp (Session 1)

Does your child have a love and curiosity for the plants and animals of the Chihuahuan Desert?  Zoo Camp is the perfect opportunity for them...

Event Details

8:30 AM

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12:00 PM

Zoo

July 17, 2023 - July 21, 2023

Zoo Camp (Session 2)

8:30 AM

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12:00 PM

Zoo

Event Details

July 17, 2023 - July 21, 2023

Zoo Camp (Session 2)

Does your child have a love and curiosity for the plants and animals of the Chihuahuan Desert?  Zoo Camp is the perfect opportunity for them...

Event Details

8:30 AM

-

12:00 PM

Zoo

Please note, we are not affiliated with the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, California.


This site is paid for by Carlsbad Lodgers Tax.


Pictures may be used for educational purposes without permission.

Friends of the Living Desert

1504 Skyline Dr. Carlsbad, NM United States

(575) 887-5516

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Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park  

Hours : 9:00am till 5:00pm 

Last entry to park at 3:30pm

No reservations required!