This Zoo is from 1898 and a zoo over a century old should be in a lot better form. It s a bare minimum for lay out and space to me and i have been to zoos all over the world. I felt disappointed at most of the cages. On the plus there were many pairs of animals. Today was a free day and it took us about an hour and a half to stroll it all. read more

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It's so cute!!!! Great value and with the playground we spent two hours there!! They have sloths!!!! There's a few animals here that aren't even at the Albuquerque Biopark! The walk in aviary was closed, but it seemed large and decent!! There isn't a reptile house anymore which is too bad, but I'm so glad we stopped in! read more

Alameda Park Zoo - So close to the camel! - Zoos Near Me - Alamogordo, New Mexico

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What a wonderful little gem of a Zoo! It was super cheap, 5$ for adults and 3$ for kids and has a nice playground in the middle of it. The animals were great and you could get super close to them sk the kids really loved that and they have a great selection for being smaller. They have a butterfly garden in their play area and nice clean bathrooms. They also have tiny carts available to use. We had such a wonderful day! Would definitely go back read more

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This zoo was truly an unsuspected joy in the middle of Alamogordo. This isn't a big place, but their display of animals was lovely and they had tons of them. We love zoos and this one is among our favorites. It is nice and laid back, go at your own pace, no bunches of staff pushing you from place to place. This is a great place to spend some time meandering around and enjoying what nature and the zoo have to offer. Make this part of your trip, period! read more

This is one of the oldest zoos in the West. You can see everything in an hour. You want to spend more time in the zoo they have a playground for the kids to enjoy. Plus tables for a fun picnic. Two adults and two kids we all got in for $15. That's a bargain. Always support small communities, especially zoos and aquariums. read more

Pretty good zoo for a small city they have a lot of animals there and they are even making it bigger read more

Alameda Park Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Alamogordo, New Mexico

I LOVE this zoo! It's only $2.50 for an adult admission and it's so much fun! It's a little ridiculous how excited I get to come here. I've been coming here since 2005 and they just keep making it better. The animals seem really happy. At the zoo in Albuquerque, the animals just lay around and don't really pay attention to you. Here the animals will almost interact with you like they want to play. The mountain lion loved my husband and came down from his little tree house to come face to face with him and follow him as much as possible. My husband would even talk to him and we would watch his ears move and his tail wag. The mule deer also would come right up to the fence. Plus it's also a park so the environment is incredible. There's just something special about this place! I highly recommend it! read more

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Alameda zoo is small but such a peaceful sweet place to go for an inexpensive date. Love the pond area where you can feed the birds and fish. See bald eagles, owls, otters, kangaroos, bears, wolfs and more! read more

Alameda Park Zoo - Baby owl - Zoos Near Me - Alamogordo, New Mexico

The Alameda Park Zoo is a small, but fun zoo! Being a small zoo, the admission prices are very fair at $2.50 for me and $1.50 for my 3-year-old nephew! My nephew is not the type to stand and stare at animals, so we walked around the whole zoo in 25 minutes. I personally enjoy the sight of animals and loved that almost all animals were viewable! We arrived about 20 minutes after opening, so some were eating or relaxing in plain sight. My favorite part was the aviary where various birds are walking and flying around. A small pond with tons of koi fish and turtles are also inside. More koi fish and turtles are outside throughout the zoo. Picnic areas and a fairly large playground can be found inside the zoo. There was a birthday party when we left, so parking looked full. Parking is free! I don't think there were any animals that I haven't seen before since I've been to plenty of zoos. I still recommend visiting for a fun, quick activity to support the local zoo! read more

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Very clean grounds. It was warm when we went so the animals were not out or active. We still enjoyed the zoo. For only $4 per adult, it was great. read more

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A surprising amount of animals to see and learn about. Great for for little kids because of the shaded playground and large spaces to run. Be on the lookout for free entry days and special events. Reading to the animals is our favorite event. Nice spot for packed picnics. read more

"What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, man would die from a great loneliness of spirit. For whatever happens to the beast soon happens to man." Chief Seattle 1854 Alameda Park Zoo claims to be the oldest zoo in the Southwest being founded in 1898 and also claims to be the smallest AZA accredited zoo in the Southwest. In addition they participate in the Species Survival Plan for the Mexican Gray Wolf. Here's a partial list of the animals living here: Mexican Gray Wolf, cougars, black bears, Markhor goats, Capuchin monkeys, Harris hawks, lemurs, capybara, deer, red kangaroos, black swans, bald eagles, river otters, ocelots, coatimundis, emus, coyotes, wolves and turtles. All of the hawks, owls, eagles, and vultures have been brought to the zoo injured or sick. Those animals who can be rehabilitated are released back into the wild. The city cares very much about this zoo and evidence of its improvement and building of new enclosures is evident everywhere. I was unable to find information on their master plan but something big is sure going on there right now. All these improvements take money and time but I believe this zoo is taking good care of its animals now and looking into the future. It's a lovely park also and an ideal place to bring families. And guess what it cost to get in? $1.50. Donations gratefully accepted. While my only complaint is with the small enclosures for the cougars and bears, I was happy to see they were at least 2 of each animal and also structures in the enclosures to address emotional and physical well-being. They all had "caves" where they could go for privacy and to escape the heat or cold. I thank all the men and women providing for the care and welfare of all the animals. Bless you all. read more

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Can't beat the price!! Nice little zoo with a good amount of animals for a small town zoo. Really good monkey exhibits. The reptile exhibit could use some work as far as lighting, but if you can catch a time when the education center is open the kids will have a blast. All the workers are extremely friendly And welcoming. Nice little gift shop in the front. Credit card machine can be a little slow. A lot of the animals are surprisingly active and entertaining. Really Nice shaded playground in sand. From the front to the back is about 0.7 miles. Not overly busy so you can let your kids run free for the most part. Not big enough to need a stroller. Check their facebook they are constantly doing events. read more

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It's small but nice to pass time, plus it was super cheap to get in. We only saw one worker, who was in the gift shop, and he was super nice both times we came into contact with him. There was poop smeared on a lot of the wall ways but it wasn't bad at all. We enjoyed it. read more

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We were pleasantly surprised at how great this place is. It's small but it's a small town you shouldn't expect something as large as San Diego. It's small size makes it an easy walk and it only takes an hour or two to go through it all. The price is unheard of and they could easily charge two or three times the current prices. The three of us cost $12.00. They had a wonderful collection of animals from bobcats to mule deer and lots in between. Some of our favorites where the badger, the porcupines and the ocelot. There are plenty of benches if you need a break and covered tables if you bring a picnic. The bathrooms are near the entrance and there is also a small gift shop that sells toys, shirts, and a few snacks such as candy, soda, and slush puppies. read more

Such a cute little zoo, don't go in expecting this big fancy zoo because you will be disappointed but if you go in with no expectations you will be pleasantly surprised. My kids 11 and 4 enjoyed strolling around and looking at the animals all of which were active after walking around the kids had fun playing on the playground. The zoo is priced right and was a cheap way to spend a couple of hours. read more

This is the oldest zoo in the Southwest. For a community the size of Alamogordo, you will be pleasantly surprised by the zoo. A wide range of animals, a playground for the kids, and fun for the whole family. If you're looking for a cost-effective outing for the family, you can't go wrong with the Alameda Park Zoo. I highlY recommend it! read more

Awesome place to go. Thank you to the person who served us quickly and let me and my family in very fast to enjoy their animals. Haven't been there since I was a kid but still was a lot of fun. I recommend coming here to see all the cool animals. read more

It's a great place to take your little ones. It's always nice and clean and never too packed. I like that it has a playground that's enclosed too. But one thing you need to be aware of .... THOSE DAMN PIGEONS NEAR THE DUCKS! They have no fear and will fly at your face if you have duck food in your hands. Don't say I didn't warn. Other than that, great place :) read more

Alameda Park Zoo - Savage - Zoos Near Me - Alamogordo, New Mexico

This is a small but unexpected surprise in a little place like Alamogordo. They have both native species and a few exotics. A decent amount of reptiles and creepy crawlies in the education bldg. And the camel is impressive. Probably my favorite animals that were out today (it was a little chilly) are the wolves. Beautiful creatures, and neat that they are helping with the conservation of them. That said, it is a long, sprawling walk from one end to the other of the whole zoo, and several exhibits along the way were closed, or you could not see the animals. Kinda glad the adult admission is only 4.00. Think if they charged any more, I might be disappointed. Wish they had like a petting zoo area with the goats and camel. I hope they continue to improve this place in the next couple of years. I am sure it's a great place if you're a kid (big, spacious playground area and picnic tables). But as an adult, it felt a little lacking. I'll probably go back, but not anytime soon. read more

This Zoo is definitely a hidden gem! So glad to have found it during a day trip to Alamogordo! The price was more than reasonable, and while the Zoo is small, the exhibits were top-notch and the animals were happy and healthy. By being a smaller Zoo than one would find in a larger metropolitan area, it was busy but not super crowded so I could take my time at each of the animal enclosures. Also being smaller meant you could get fairly close to the enclosures to see all the animals in each enclosure and not just the ones up front. I did appreciate that the Birds of Prey exhibit included birds who were injured by vehicles, humans, and/or accidents and can no longer fend for themselves and would not survive in the wild, so they'll spend the rest of their lives being taken care of by the Zoo while providing an educational experience for the guests. The Walk-Thru Aviary was really neat - the birds paid no attention to me and carried on with making nests and going about their day. The free-range peacock couple paid no attention to any of the guests, they just went about their business! Winnie, the Black Bear, also paid no attention to me, but she did seem to know I was watching her, so she put on a show by standing upright and used one of the support poles to scratch her back! The Lemur seem to want his picture taken and posed for some great shots! The tour ends at the Water Fowl exhibit, which even contained a few Nene Goose, which is the State Bird of Hawaii. If you're anywhere near Alamogordo, take the time to visit the Alameda Park Zoo - you won't regret it! read more

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This place is really great. You would never expect it in a little town. and for the little price. A nice, relaxing place to go and with grade school kids. They are old enough to enjoy, but not so much it's overwhelming. read more

Great fun for my 4 year old and a very economical price! Staff was so friendly! Can't wait to go back with the rest of the family.

This is a great little zoo if you have young children and just want to wander around for a couple hours. Granted, it is small, but it is all what you make of it. The annual passes and daily entrance fees are very inexpensive and fair for the size of the zoo. Inside you will find a well kept zoo with various animals to include a bear, alligator, lions, tortoise, monkeys, wolves, birds, etc. It is not so large that you and your kids are exhausted by the end of the visit and not too small where it takes only 10 minutes to walk through. There are also a couple barbecue grills and a small park for the kids to play in. My family has an annual pass and we often head to the zoo on the weekends to check in on the animals, have lunch (we bring food into the zoo), and spend some time letting the kids play at the park. If I had to point out a negative it would be the hours during the week days. Currently they close at 5 p.m. and I would love it if they stayed open later (even two or three days a week) so those of us that work during the day could visit in the evenings. Overall it is a good value for the size of the zoo and something fun to do if you want to stay local. read more

This zoo is one of a kind! Animals here seem happy & well cared for. A much larger variety than I would have expected for the area! Very family friendly, a nice walk in a park atmosphere. read more

Awesome little zoo! Way better animals then most zoos! Very clean and my little one loved feeding all the ducks!! Highly recommend! read more

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This is not your typical city zoo. This is billed as the "oldest zoo in the Southwest". I'm not denying that claim, but it certainly isn't the best zoo in the Southwest. They have a few animals, mostly birds. They have some monkeys and the largest animal is a mountain lion and black bear from what I saw. This is a nice zoo to take the family to for the day because there is a playground and picnic area. If you are looking for a zoo to spend the day in, then you might want to pass, but if you are looking for something to do because you are bored then this zoo will fit the bill. read more

Alameda Park Zoo - Zoo Entrance - Zoos Near Me - Alamogordo, New Mexico

I love our little zoo! You can tell the animals are well taken care of. It's also very cheap, maybe a dollar or two per visit. Season passes are available that can get you into other zoos as well. read more

For a small community zoo, it is really lots of fun. It was clean, animals healthy, educational signs readable. It seems to be going thru construction, and when its done it should be very nice. Really had fun with the grandkids at the play ground. read more

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I took my sister and grandmother here to buy some time before meeting other family members at White Sands National Monument and I'm so glad I did. It was like $5 to get us all in, and I would have paid more because it's a nice little zoo. There were lots of different kinds of animals; kangaroos, alligators,wolves, sea otters, and a walk through aviary. Pretty cool for $5 bucks. There was also a small gift shop and playground/picnic area. I feel like if I lived in Almagordo then I would come here all the time. read more

Alameda Park Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Alamogordo, New Mexico

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We are from out of town and we are staying in Cloudcroft and we were looking for something to do with all of our kids. We looked online and saw that Alamogordo had a zoo! The prices were super cheap(2.50 for adults/1.50 for kids 3 and older. Not a big zoo but had a good selection of animals and the grounds were well kept. BONUS- They have a good size play place for kids, and picnic tables right by the play area! There is a small gift shop and snack bar at the main office. Overall great time!! read more

This is one of the best small zoos I have ever been too. You have to realize this is not a huge zoo with tons of animals like San Diego or San Antonio. It's is a beautiful small zoo that lets you see animals that are in the local area and more. This zoo also helps heal animals that have been injured. It is a very fun time and extremely affordable. Family friendly and a great time to spend with friends and family read more

Great safe place to go where you know the kids can run around and be safe. Free time I've been it's always been clean with a friendly staff

Staff is friendly and always happy. One of the zoo keepers was really kind to talk to us on our visit. We go all the time and love spending hours at the zoo. read more

Alameda Park Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Alamogordo, New Mexico

Very impressed for $2.50 entrance fee. Don't be mistaken thinking this is going to be some big city zoo...however, El Paso's zoo was about $10 a person and barely any cages even had an animal in them. This place is nice and quaint and for $2.50 was a great value for my wife and I to walk around and spend an hour or so. read more

This is a great zoo -- much bigger and better than we expected for a town of this size. Definitely a great way to spend an afternoon in Alamogordo. Don't forget to bring cash for the very small entry fee. read more

Considering the size of the town, this is an awesome little zoo. Been here a buncha times and it's a nice difference from normal Alamogordo life. Great for little kids and fairly cheap. read more

Coming from San Diego, I know what a massive zoo is and how amazing one can be. This Zoo is not some massive Zoo that I'm used to, but better. You get real close up to all the animals and get to see them all happy. The enclosures are awesome and all the animals look very well kept. Very impressed! read more

While this zoo can't compare to zoo's in larger cities, we were really pleasantly surprised by how much they had and how well it was done. We only went there as something to do with our small child. But this ended up being the highlight of Alamogordo. read more

Neat little zoo in the middle of nowhere. I love to spend time here with the beautiful animals. Old school cage type enclosures, nonetheless the animals seen healthy and happy. The Otters are the best! read more