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El Paso Zoo Hosts Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta and World Rhino Day Celebration

El Paso Zoo - Sep 19, 2024

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, in partnership with the Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Parque Central in Juarez, will host the 20th annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, Septembe

2024.09.19 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Zoo Hosts Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta and World Rhino Day


El Paso Zoo Saves Smuggled Spider Monkeys

El Paso Zoo - Sep 13, 2024

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is providing critical care and shelter to two infant spider monkeys rescued from a recent smuggling attempt.

2024.09.13 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Zoo Saves Smuggled Spider Monkeys


El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens Mourns Loss of Beloved Sea Lion

El Paso Zoo - Sep 4, 2024

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is heartbroken to share the loss of our cherished California sea lion, Little Bit, or “L.B.” He passed away on Sunday at the age of 25 after a period of declining health.

2024.09.04 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Zoo Mourns Loss of Beloved Sea Lion


Celebrate International Orangutan Day at El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens

El Paso Zoo - Aug 14, 2024

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens invites the community to celebrate International Orangutan Day on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 to raise awareness about the conservation of orangutans and the urgent need to protect their natural habitats


El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens Hosts Brew at the Zoo

El Paso Zoo - Aug 6, 2024

El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is brewing an afterhours celebration for adults called Brew at the Zoo on Saturday, September 14.

NEWS RELEASE El Paso Zoo to Host Brew at the Zoo


El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens Offers Special Promotions in June

El Paso Zoo - Jun 17, 2024

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens offers rhino-sized savings in June where visitors can begin the summer with discounted admission prices to enjoy their favorite animals, attractions, and summer treats.

2024.06.17 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Zoo Offers Promotions in June


Bug Fest Returns to the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

El Paso Zoo - May 13, 2024

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens invites the community to celebrate the joy of bugs during Bug Fest which happens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19.

NEWS RELEASE El Paso Zoo Annouces Return of Bug Fest 2024


City Hosts New Sensory Programming at El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens

El Paso Zoo - Apr 24, 2024

The City of El Paso is excited to announce that the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens has earned sensory inclusion certification through KultureCity, a nonprofit organization that creates sensory-inclusive environments for individuals with sensory sensiti

MEDIA ADVISORY El Paso Zoo Receives Sensory Inclusion Certification


El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens Launches NEW Enhanced Membership Program

El Paso Zoo - Apr 18, 2024

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is excited to announce the start of the new membership program that includes enhanced benefits

2024.04.18 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Zoo Begins Zoo Membership Program


El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens to Offer Summer with Zoo Camps

El Paso Zoo - Apr 16, 2024

The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is excited to announce its widely anticipated Summer Zoo Camps for children 6 to 10 years old with registration now open.

2024.04.16 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Zoo Offers Summer Camps for Children


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