Zoos

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

Zoo, botanical gardens with Chihuan Desert flora / fauna.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
1504 Miehls Dr., off U.S, 285 northwest of Carlsbad.
Phone
505-887-5516
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.livingdesertfriends.org
Map
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While You're in Carlsbad

More Things to Do

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Carlsbad Museum and Art Center

Art, archaeology, local history.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Brintney Lake State Park

2,800-acre lake, fishing, camping, picnicking.

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Carlsbad River Walk

4 miles along Pecos River. Footbridges, picnicking, grills, playgrounds, swimming beach, boating, paddle / bumper…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

World Heritage Site, one of largest caves in the world. Walking, caving, elevators, tours. Dusk…

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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes