Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

Not to be confused with Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Desert, California.
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
View of a trail at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
Location in New Mexico
LocationEddy County, New Mexico, United States
Coordinates32°26′30″N 104°16′45″W / 32.44167°N 104.27917°W / 32.44167; -104.27917
Area1,500 acres (610 ha)
Elevation3,482 ft (1,061 m)
Established1967
Administered byNew Mexico State Parks Division
WebsiteOfficial website

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, formerly the Living Desert Zoological and Botanical State Park, is a zoo and botanical garden displaying plants and animals of the Chihuahuan Desert in their native habitats. It is located off U.S. Route 285 at an elevation of 3,200 feet (980 m) atop the Ocotillo Hills overlooking the north edge of Carlsbad, New Mexico, and the Pecos River.

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