Near the Bridge of the Americas, the zoo exhibits more than 240 species of
animals. Accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, the El Paso
Zoo is the major zoological attraction in the West Texas, southern New Mexico
and northern Mexico region. It features an Asian section along with animals from
north, central and south Americas. Among the unique exhibits is the "Paraje,"
portraying the early history, settlement and animals of El Paso and the
Southwest. An 8,000-square-foot Americas Aviary allows visitors to enter the
enclosure for an up-close view of exotic birds. Restaurant and gift shop on
site. The zoo is open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and Jan. 1. Winter
hours are 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Summer hours are 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and 9:30
a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.–Sun. June 6–Sept. 6. Admission charge. 4001 E. Paisano St.
(across from county coliseum). 915/521-1850. www.elpasozoo.org.
City: El Paso
Region: Big Bend Country
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