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Visitor Center

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Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park create joyful discovery by connecting people with wildlife and vegetation and inspiring animals and habitats.

Kiosks

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Many visitors are surprised to see a shark atop an educational kiosk when they enter the Visitor Center. The kiosk explains the Permian Basin's formation and why this area has so much oil and gas.

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A second kiosk discusses the unique adaptations of the Chihuahuan Desert’s plants and animals.

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The third kiosk is devoted to the Mescalero Apaches' history and culture, who roamed this area for hundreds of years.

Collections

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Mineral Collection

A collection of minerals and fossils from all over the world are displayed in the Visitor Center.

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Skulls

A collection of animal skulls are on display so visitors can determine which animals are predators or prey by viewing eye location and types of teeth.

Hands-on Activities

Touch Table

A touch table provides an opportunity to handle rocks, elk antlers, plant items, insect remains, etc.

Tracks Table

(currently unavailable)

Visitors can make footprints of Chihuahuan Desert animals at our sand table.

Corn Grinding

(currently unavailable)

Guests can experience grinding corn using an ancient mortar (metate) and pestle (mano).

Touch Table

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    Art by Maggie

    Paintings and bookmarks by our famous painting black bear, Maggie, are sold at the front desk. Proceeds benefit our Zoo.

    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!