Complete List of New Mexico Zoos for the 2025 Season

Alameda Park Zoo in Alamogordo, New Mexico, is a 12-acre facility home to nearly 200 animals representing 90 species as of 2025. The zoo participates in the Species Survival Plan for the Mexican wolf, highlighting its commitment to conservation efforts. Visitors can enjoy close-up views of a diverse range of animals in a welcoming atmosphere, with most guests able to...

The Albuquerque Aquarium, part of the ABQ BioPark in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers visitors an immersive look at aquatic life with a focus on species found in the Rio Grande and the Gulf of Mexico. The aquarium features large tanks with sharks, rays, and a diverse array of tropical fish, providing engaging viewing experiences for all ages. Guests can explore...

The Albuquerque Biological Park (ABQ BioPark) in Albuquerque, New Mexico is a multifaceted destination featuring a zoo, botanic garden, and aquarium, all accessible with a single ticket. Visitors can explore a wide range of habitats and exhibits, including the 32-acre Botanic Garden that showcases plants from the American Southwest and around the world, and the highly regarded BUGarium, one of...

The American International Rattlesnake Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico is a unique institution devoted entirely to rattlesnakes and snake-related art, located in the city’s historic Old Town district[1][5]. Key features include the world’s largest collection of live rattlesnake species, with over 34 different species on display—more variety than found in major U.S. zoos combined, all within a compact and accessible space[4][5]. Notable...

Hillcrest Park and Zoo in Clovis, New Mexico is undergoing development and expansion planning in 2025, supported by a $100,000 grant from the New Mexico Tourism Department’s Destination Forward program. The master plan includes evaluating the zoo’s current footprint and exploring options for facility expansion to the west, aiming to enhance the visitor experience and the zoo’s offerings[1][2][3]. While specific details...

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park is an indoor/outdoor living museum displaying more than 40 native animal species and hundreds of succulent plants from around the world.  While on the 1.3 mile self-guided tour, visitors discover many faces of the Chihuahuan Desert, from sand dunes and pygmy forest to the desert floor.

The ABQ BioPark is the Zoo, Botanic Garden, Tingley Beach and Aquarium. Our mission is to provide the public with exciting recreational opportunities and to foster environmental awareness, education and stewardship.

Greetings Roswell Visitors!  If you get a bit tired of the techno world come out to the Spring River Zoo and get back in touch with our planet. We have native plants and animals to enjoy and several unique attractions. Roswell has a wonderful park and modern small zoo in Spring River Park covering about 34 acres of parkland with five...

WILD SPIRIT WOLF SANCTUARY is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing permanent, safe sanctuary for abused and abandoned captive-bred wolves and wolf-dogs. Come visit us.

Wildlife West Nature Park, a wildlife preserve and “enhanced zoo,” is located just 20 minutes from Albuquerque, New Mexico in nearby Edgewood. Conveniently located near Interstate 40, Wildlife West Nature Park provides a very special look into the animals and plants that are part of the ecosystems of New Mexico and the Southwestern United States. All the birds and animals...