Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

Zoo, botanical gardens with Chihuan Desert flora / fauna.

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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