Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
State park in New Mexico, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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 garden displaying plants and animals of the Chihuahuan Desert in their native habitats. It is located off U.S. Route 285 at the north edge of Carlsbad, New Mexico, at an elevation of 3,200 feet (980 m) atop the Ocotillo Hills overlooking the city and the Pecos River. It is open every day except Christmas.
Not to be confused with Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Desert, California.
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Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park in New Mexico | |
Location | Eddy, New Mexico, United States |
Coordinates | 32°26′30″N 104°16′39″W |
Area | 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) |
Elevation | 3,200 ft (980 m) |
Established | 1967[1] |
Governing body | New Mexico State Parks Division |
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The park has been an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 2002.[2][3]