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Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park

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The Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park, informally known as the Las Vegas Zoo, (3 acres) is a nonprofit zoo and botanical garden located at 1775 North Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada. An admission fee is charged.

The zoo exhibits over 150 species of plants and animals, including the last family of Barbary Apes in the United states, chimpanzee, eagles, ostriches, emus, parrots, wallabies, flamingos, large reptiles, a variety of endangered cats, and every species of venomous reptile native to Southern Nevada. The zoo also features gem exhibits, and displays of endangered cycads and unusual bamboos.