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Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

Display garden · Carlsbad, NM

State park with a native wildlife zoo, gardens and a greenhouse of world succulents on a 1.3 mile round-trip walking trail. Admission is charged.

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: J Dykstra · March 2011 · CC BY-SA 3.0
AdmissionAdults $10; children 7-12 $5

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LocationCarlsbad, New Mexico

1504 Skyline Dr., Carlsbad, NM 88220

HoursSee published hours below

Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.

Hours & admission

Published hours
9 am to 5 pm. Last entry into the zoo is 3:30 pm. Gift shop 9 am to 4 pm.
Admission details
Adults $10, children ages 7 to 12 $5, children 6 and under free.
Contact
575-887-5516
1504 Skyline Dr.
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source

For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.

Access & getting there

Accessibility details have not been recorded for this garden. Check the official visitor information for surfaces, slopes, step-free routes, facilities and equipment.

Official visitor information

Before you leave

  • Confirm the schedule for your specific date.
  • Check reservations and parking separately.
  • Read the garden’s current visitor notices.
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