State park zoo and botanical garden on the Ocotillo Hills overlooking Carlsbad, interpreting Chihuahuan Desert plants and animals along a ~1.3-mile paved loop. Exhibits span sand hills, gypsum country, arroyo, and piñon–juniper settings with native species (including Mexican wolf and other regional fauna) plus a greenhouse of cacti and succulents—an accessible desert-ecology stop paired with nearby Carlsbad Caverns trips.
Field facts
| Region | Eddy County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.4417, -104.2793 |
| Loop | ~1.3 mi paved zoo/garden trail |
| Focus | Chihuahuan Desert biota |
| Setting | Ocotillo Hills ridge |
| Nearby | Carlsbad / Carlsbad Caverns NP |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaLiving Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park0 km away
- Rec areaAvalon Reservoir6 km away
- Rec areaCarlsbad Field Office Recreational Caves6.1 km away
- TrailheadLa Cueva Non-Motorized Trail System7.7 km away
- Rec areaLa Cueva Non-Motorized Trail System7.7 km away
- TrailheadAlkali Lake Ohv Area9 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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