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Wildlife West Nature Park

87 N Frontage Rd · Edgewood, NM

Why you should go…

Wildlife West Nature Park is a 122-acre nature park and enhanced zoo in Edgewood, New Mexico, operated by the New Mexico Wildlife Association. It is home to roughly 25 species of rescued, non-releasable native wildlife, including black bear, cougars, pronghorn, bobcats and hawks. The park is open daily year-round and hosts events such as Saturday-night Cowboy Chuckwagon dinners in summer, a Kite Festival and a Wildlife Festival, with adult admission around 12 dollars.

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

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