Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park Tours

Get ready for a day of observing and learning at Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park. Sheltering many types of animals, there's a critter guaranteed to fascinate you here.

This wildlife attraction is in Carlsbad, a place that has loads going for it! Riverwalk Recreation Center, Pecos River Flume, and Carlsbad Water Park are other fine sightseeing opportunities not far away when you've finished up at Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park.

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Post Time Inn

Post Time Inn

2.5 out of 5
Price was $604, price is now $560 per person
$560
per person
Jan 15 - Jan 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad (CNM)
16/10 Exceptional! (610 reviews)
Not what I was expecting based on the photos and ratings on the website. Felt like a low budget motel stay.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

Best Western Plus Executive Residency Carlsbad Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Price was $705, price is now $649 per person
$649
per person
Jan 15 - Jan 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad (CNM)
16.4/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
Location is next to a construction site and railroad tracks. You have to go through the neighborhood before you can get to the hotel. We booked a king size bed for 2 persons but our daughter decided to join us, so I requested for 2 double beds for 3 persons. Nobody from the hotel returned my email and when we got there the receptionist could not accommodate our request even though there's hardly anybody in the hotel. Otherwise, room was clean and comfortable and breakfast was good.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

Hampton Inn & Suites Carlsbad

3 out of 5
Price was $651, price is now $612 per person
$612
per person
Jan 15 - Jan 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Phoenix (PHX) to Carlsbad (CNM)
18/10 Exceptional! (617 reviews)
Room is spacious and clean. The location is convenient to restaurants and stores. Staff are nice and kind. Worthy.

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Reviews of Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
11
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Melanie

Is very nice to do with children. They enjoy the animals. The walk is so beautiful. Very neat park.

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

5/5(162 reviews)

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Eddy House

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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Pecos River Flume

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4.5/5(12 reviews)

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Best Lodging Options Near Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Comfort Suites Carlsbad

Comfort Suites Carlsbad

2.5 out of 5
2600 West Pierce St Carlsbad NM
Comfort Suites Carlsbad
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2210 W Pierce Street Carlsbad NM
Holiday Inn Express Carlsbad by IHG
Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM

2 out of 5
2429 West Pierce Street Carlsbad NM
Travelodge by Wyndham Carlsbad NM
Post Time Inn

Post Time Inn

2.5 out of 5
311 W Fox St Carlsbad NM
Post Time Inn
Stevens Inn a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

Stevens Inn a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
1829 S Canal St Carlsbad NM
Stevens Inn a Howard Johnson by Wyndham
Grand Abode - Beautiful Spacious Home for families

Grand Abode - Beautiful Spacious Home for families

Carlsbad NM
Grand Abode - Beautiful Spacious Home for families
Majestic Hikers Retreat

Majestic Hikers Retreat

Carlsbad NM
Majestic Hikers Retreat
Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Carlsbad with WiFi and AC

Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Carlsbad with WiFi and AC

2 out of 5
Carlsbad NM
Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Carlsbad with WiFi and AC
Cute 3 Bedroom - New Listings!

Cute 3 Bedroom - New Listings!

Carlsbad NM
Cute 3 Bedroom - New Listings!
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