El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens brings together animals from Africa, the Americas, and Asia with a focus on conservation.

What you'll see and do - Ride hand-painted endangered animals on the Hunt Family Endangered Species Carousel - Cool off at the Hunt Family Desert Spring water play area - Climb three stories on the Copper Canyon Challenge Ropes Course for desert views - Book Close Encounters for behind-the-scenes time with penguins, rhinos, or tortoises, and catch shows at the Wildlife Amphitheater