Living Desert State Park

Living Desert State Park


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Dedicated to the interpretation of the Chihuahuan Desert, the Living Desert State Park is an indoor/outdoor living museum displaying more than 40 native animal species and hundreds of succulents from around the world. While on the 1.3 mile self-guided tour, which takes approximately 1.5 hours, visitors will discover sand dunes to the desert uplands, where pinon and juniper trees contrast with the desert floor below.

One of the park's main highlights is the endangered Mexican wolf. Living Desert participates in the Mexican gray wolf Species Survival Plan Program, exchanging wolves with other zoological facilities to help insure their survival. Be sure and visit the newest exhibit where mountain lion and bobcats live in natural desert canyon habitat.

A visit to Living Desert is not complete without a stop at the greenhouse. Small barrel cacti, ocotillo and the majestic saguaro are just a few of the plants on display. Many cacti are also found for sale in the Gift Shop.