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Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park
1504 Miehls Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220
State park🪢 Leash required
1,100 acres
⭐ 4.6
1,820 reviews
In Carlsbad, New Mexico, Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park showcases Chihuahuan Desert flora and fauna. It offers water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans in park areas. Leashed dogs are allowed outside the zoo; service animals only inside.
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- Park
- Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 32.4333, -104.2658
- Size
- 1,100 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.2 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.2/ 10
Great vibes
- · Water on-site
- · 1,100 acres of room
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
Chihuahuan Desert botanical garden + zoo. Service animals only inside zoo (leashed dogs in surrounding park areas).
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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