Rio Grande Zoo by thecatsmeow
This was a very nice zoo. Clean and easy to manuver around in. The animals seemed to be healthy and well taken care of. As always the primates were a good show. Ya gotta love those furry nit pickers. When we were at the zoo they had a bird show going on in a special area 3 times daily. It was very entertaining. i know exhibits tend to change so I am not sure if it is still there. If it is and you have time it was definately worth the hour or so and it was a nice place to sit and relax.The Matunda Cafe is open seasonally and located in the Africa exhibit area across from the Out of Africa gift shop and train station. The cafe has an outdoor seating area and serves soft drinks, sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, chips, candy and ice cream. For more info. please call (505) 764-6215
We had a nice lunch here. Warning it gets packed quick. We had to wait some but 20 minutes after we were through the lines were horrible.
Open every day of the week, 9am - 5pm
June through August: 9am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days
For those with disabilities here is some information :
Persons with Disabilities
Wheelchairs are available on request but limited in number. If you have a disability and require special assistance when you visit the Rio Grande Zoo, please call (505) 764-6200, preferably three days before your visit .
Service Animals (No Pets Allowed)
Animals that are certified service animals are permitted in the public areas of all Biological Park facilities. Pets are not permitted on Zoo grounds. Inquire with the zoo receptionist about the availability of kennels
Be sure and check out the website for current hours and rates.
