Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park in Carlsbad, New Mexico sits at 3,482 feet and offers private event rental space within a working native wildlife zoo. The park is home to more than 40 animal species and hundreds of plant species native to the Chihuahuan Desert, set across grounds that include hiking trails, botanical gardens, a greenhouse specializing in succulents, and a visitor center with interpretive exhibits and mineral displays. Private gatherings can be hosted in a covered group picnic shelter, a meeting room, or dedicated event rental space. Year-round interpretive programs add an educational dimension well suited to family celebrations, school-related events, and nature-themed corporate gatherings.