Park
Living Desert State Park
40 locals recommend
Location
1504 Skyline Rd
Carlsbad, NM
Tips from locals
In addition to the large animals, this is an excellent place to learn about desert insects and critters in general. It's very educational. Remember to take water, light snacks, and sunscreen.
Great information center with a couple hour hike to see the flora and fauna of the Chihuahuan Desert. It is also a rescue zoo with bald eagles, bison, elk, lions, Mexican wolves, reptile house, and a very fun prairie dog village. At the end is a large greenhouse with succulents or cacti from all over the world. Info center has a display of all the deserts of the world and how each is so very different. Five dollar admission but highly recommended.
Great information center with a couple hour hike to see the flora and fauna of the Chihuahuan Desert. It is also a rescue zoo with bald eagles, bison, elk, lions, Mexican wolves, reptile house, and a very fun prairie dog village. At the end is a large greenhouse with succulents or cacti from all o…
Good little zoo. Very educational and a gorgeous view of Carlsbad from up on the hill. Bring a picnic! Friday mornings at 9 am they have a special program for preschoolers.