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Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park

Coordinates: 36°11′32″N 115°11′23″W / 36.19217°N 115.1895905°W / 36.19217; -115.1895905
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Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park
Park Exterior and sign
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36°11′32″N 115°11′23″W / 36.19217°N 115.1895905°W / 36.19217; -115.1895905
LocationLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
Land area3 acres (1.2 ha)[1]
No. of species150+
Websitewww.lasvegaszoo.org
Exterior of the Park

The Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park, informally known as the Las Vegas Zoo, was a 3-acre (1.2 ha), nonprofit Zoological park and botanical garden located in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is located northwest of the Las Vegas Strip, about 15 minutes away.[1] It focuses primarily on the education of desert life and habitat protection. Its mission statement is to "educate and entertain the public by displaying a variety of plants and animals".[1] An admission fee is charged. The park includes a small gem exhibit area and a small gift shop at the main exit. The gift shop and admission fees help support the zoo.

Exhibits

Reptile/Desert Room

The zoological park exhibits over 150 species of plants and animals, including the last family of Barbary Apes in the United States.[1] Other animals displayed include:

Botanical Park displays

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park - Las Vegas, Nevada". Nevada Tourism. Retrieved 16 December 2009.