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Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

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(578) · Park in Carlsbad, United States
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Living Desert Zoo & Gardens is a zoo with desert animals and vegetation. Overlooking the Pecos River Valley, this fascinating park exhibits the …

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4.0/5 · 578 reviews
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37%
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44%
3-star
6%
2-star
2%
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11%
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Jan 20, 2025
A visit to this zoo and gardens was pleasant! Upon entering and paying a small fee, you’re given a brochure, which explains each stop as you walk around the area. The Zoo/Gardens is a great introduct…Full review by LovetoWalk51
Jan 18, 2025
Very nice little museum/zoo. Well worth the small fee. There's a reptile house and a pond and the view from up there is great.Full review by Christina C
Jan 2, 2025
Wide range of animals, much more than expected. Appreciated their layout of the zoo with the path leading you around. Some of the large birds seemed to be rather cramped in their cage. Struggling to …Full review by SomethingTookish
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, formerly the Living Desert Zoological and Botanical State Park, is a zoo and botanical g…
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park is home to several animals and plants of the Chihuahuan Desert in their local habitats. A z…
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I am pretty sad about your 1 star feedbacks. I am a pro photographer and I think I waste time here to come. …
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I am pretty sad about your 1 star feedbacks. I am a pro photographer and I think I waste time here to come. Unfriendly people ruin my full day.
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Not sure what you are smoking. We gave the site 4 stars.
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Answer by Steven R · Oct 14, 2019
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How much it costs
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According to their website, the admission for those 13 and older is $5, from 3-12 is $3 and under 3 is free. If you call ahead, you can check on current events to see if there are special …
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According to their website, the admission for those 13 and older is $5, from 3-12 is $3 and under 3 is free. If you call ahead, you can check on current events to see if there are special activities that you or your kids would enjoy and what their hours are. For those that live locally or are in the area for awhile, there are season household tickets that would really save some money and are affordable. I hope you will give it a try, it is a truly unique recreation area to see animals from the area.
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are their any places close to there I can camp in a tent.Dont need anything except a legal place to slept
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Hi Folks. A good place to camp is Brantley Lake State Park about 7 miles North on US 285. Regards, OldeBear
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Handicapped acses?
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Today they had wheel chairs and electric scooters available to borrow, and the trails are all paved. You can call and check with them, but they seemed well prepared for all abilities of folks.
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