Alameda Park Zoo
Alameda Park Zoo, located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, was founded in 1898 and claims to be the oldest zoo in the Southwestern United States. It dates from 1898. Our list goes on with White Sands, 15 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium inside Alamogordo
Summers are hot
June and July highs run 93–94°, and about 91 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Alamogordo
Alameda Park Zoo is inside Alamogordo, which has 27 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from El Paso
El Paso is about 78 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1898
Alameda Park Zoo dates from 1898. About ↓
Best months: Apr and Oct
April and October are the mild months, with highs of 76–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Alameda Park Zoo
Alameda Park Zoo, located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, was founded in 1898 and claims to be the oldest zoo in the Southwestern United States. It participates in the Species Survival Plan for the Mexican wolf.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 265 animals · 90 species
- Area
- 13 acres
- Established
- 1898
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Bases for Alameda Park Zoo
Lodging nearby is in Alamogordo (27) and Cloudcroft (25).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Alameda Park Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo | in town | — | 27 15 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 31,906 | $173K | C− |
| Cloudcroft 61% vacation homes | 14 mi east | 20 min | 25 3 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 10 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 757 | $235K | — |
| La Luz | 5 mi north | 10 min | 2 2 RV parks | 1,797 | $68K | — |
| High Rolls | 10 mi east | 15 min | 3 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 1 RV park | 1,313 | $258K | — |
| Twin Forks 62% vacation homes | 18 mi east | 30 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 310 | $250K | — |
| Boles Acres | 6 mi south | 10 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 1,848 | — | — |
| Tularosa | 12 mi north | 20 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,662 | $151K | — |
| Holloman AFB | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 1 1 hotel | 4,433 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
You can reach each of these within 69 miles.
115 mi National ParkWhite Sands National Park660K visitors a year
23 mi MuseumNew Mexico Museum of Space History5.0M visitors a year
30 mi National forestLincoln National Forest
48 mi State parkFort Stanton
68 mi Ancient siteHueco Tanks
3in town MuseumThe Toy Train Depot415 mi Ski areaSki Cloudcroft26 runs · 634 ft vertical35 mi Ski areaSki Apache46 runs · 1,796 ft verticalPhoto credits
White Sands National Park: uncredited NPS employee, Public domain · New Mexico Museum of Space History: AllenS, Public domain · Lincoln National Forest: Dsw3131, Public domain · Fort Stanton: AllenS, Public domain · Hueco Tanks: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0 · The Toy Train Depot: Original uploader was Madmaxmarchhare at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
Alameda Park Zoo: common questions
Is Alameda Park Zoo in Alamogordo?
Yes. It’s inside Alamogordo, NM.
When is the best time to visit Alameda Park Zoo?
April and October, with highs of 76–77°.
How far is Alameda Park Zoo from El Paso?
About 78 miles south of El Paso, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Alameda Park Zoo?
Las Cruces (LRU), about 70 miles away. The nearest big hub is El Paso (ELP), about 79 miles.
Where should I stay near Alameda Park Zoo?
Alamogordo (in town, 27 places to stay), Cloudcroft (14 mi, 25 places to stay) and High Rolls (10 mi, 3 places to stay).
Local know-how from Alamogordo
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.