Alameda Park Zoo

Zoo Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
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What to expect

The Alameda Park Zoo is a 12-acre zoo that is home to nearly 200 animals representing 90 species. The zoo offers an education center, picnic area, playground, and gift shop, making it a great place for families and visitors of all ages. The zoo participates in the Species Survival Plan for the Mexican wolf and has a captive facility for the Mexican gray wolf. Some special exhibits include a lemur exhibit, a birds of prey exhibit, and a butterfly garden. The zoo also has an Eco-Ranger Junior Zookeeper program and offers guided tours and lectures. Visitors can enjoy the zoo's naturalistic environment and learn about the importance of conservation and biological research. The zoo has rules in place to ensure the safety and well-being of both visitors and animals, such as staying on pathways, not feeding the animals, and not smoking

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Alameda Park Zoo and saw over 200 animals within 90 species that spread across 12 acres

Highlights: We enjoyed the zoo, the shaded areas, the gift shop, playground, and the opportunity to purchase some snacks and concessions ✨