See A Bear and More!!

Want to see a Bear or a Deer while visiting the Ruidoso area. You can camp out at a spot in the upper canyon or other ideal areas in Ruidoso and wait till one of these 4 legged creatures appears. Or you can take a drive to the Alameda Zoo in Alamogordo and see these four  legged creatures and more at your convenience.

The Alameda Park Zoo is the oldest zoo in the Southwest and was established in 1898 with a small collection of waterfowl and deer. The zoo served as a diversion for weary railway travelers to enjoy as the steam locomotives refueled. This oasis in the desert allowed visitors to relax in the well-shaded park and enjoy a host of different creatures. The zoo is still doing this today along with a number of enhancements which have been added though the years to improve the experience for the visitor as well as for the full time occupants which live inside the facility. Some of the improvements include a playground, picnic area, 40,000 gallon waterfowl pond, pavilions, benches and an education center. The zoo is home to over eighty different species of animals represented by two hundred and seventy five individuals from all over the world. We have representatives from Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, and Europe. These individuals are housed inside naturalistic exhibits, which consider the animal’s well being as well as the visitors viewing enjoyment. Education graphics are placed on the exhibits to explain the animal’s natural history. Large Cottonwood trees and others including the oldest tree in Alamogordo (Alamogordo means fat cottonwood) are found though out the park and provide cool shade even on the hottest summer days. The Alameda Park Zoo is seven acres long and has forty different exhibits. The zoo is handicap accessible.

The Alameda Park Zoo is home to some of the rarest animals on the planet including the Mexican Grey Wolf or Lobo and the Hawaiian Nene Goose. Also endangered or threatened animals such as Ocelot, Lemurs, and Eagles call the park their home. Other residents of interest at the zoo includes Black bear, Mountain Lions, Kangaroo, River Otters, and Capuchin Monkey. Visitors enjoy playful otters, colorful birds, and are entertained by the antics of a variety of monkeys.

The zoo is centrally located within historic Alamogordo. If you have some spare time visit the New Mexico Museum of  Space History, the Toy Train Depot, or White Sands National Monument, sites.

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Call - 800-826-0294, in New Mexico
Call - 800-545-4021-ext A1, Out of New Mexico
Hours -  9 am to 5 pm daily except Christmas & New Years.
Direction - Take Highway 70 south to Alamogordo

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