Newstead Montegrade Things to Do

Although some harsh critics have said this zoo is no match for those in the Bronx, Atlanta or Providence, that's probably because they've never been here. Unique among American zoos, the NM Zoo has a "meet the animals" program, in which peacocks and even gorillas are set free to wander among the populace. You'll be standing there, waiting for an NMTA bus and, whoa, there's Little Joe the gorilla (a perennial crowd favorite) standing right next to you! With NMTA token in hand!