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A Zoo-Pendous Trip!

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 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.

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Park Events

March 25, 2023 - March 26, 2023

Friends of the Carlsbad Library Book Sale

9:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Visitor Center

Event Details

March 25, 2023 - March 26, 2023

Friends of the Carlsbad Library Book Sale

Don't miss your chance to find the perfect book!  The library will be setting up in our Visitor Center with a selection of literary works fo...

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9:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Visitor Center

April 16, 2023

Mariachi Music

2:00 PM

Visitor Center

Event Details

April 16, 2023

Mariachi Music

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to enjoy the tunes of our local Mariachi Band!


Activities in the Visitor Center are free. Regular adm...

Event Details

2:00 PM

Visitor Center

April 22, 2023

Earth Day Event/Plant Sale

TBD

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TBD

Visitor Center

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April 22, 2023

Earth Day Event/Plant Sale

Stay tuned for more information!


Activities in the Visitor Center are free. Regular admission fees are required to enter the zoo. 

TBD

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TBD

Visitor Center

May 13, 2023 - May 14, 2023

Unique Arts & Crafts Show

9:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Visitor Center

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May 13, 2023 - May 14, 2023

Unique Arts & Crafts Show

Find the perfect present for mom this Mother' Day Weekend.  All items are handmade by local artists.


The arts and crafts show in the Visitor ...

Event Details

9:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Visitor Center

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.

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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!