Spring River Zoo
Roswell, NM
- Admission
- Free
- Accreditation
- None listed
not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Everything below is directory information drawn from public sources and the zoo's own site.
Animals at Spring River Zoo
25 confirmedMammals16
Jack Dykinga · Public domainAmerican Bison
Ed Schipul from Houston, TX, US · CC BY-SA 2.0Texas Longhorn
Yathin S Krishnappa · CC BY-SA 3.0Coyote
Steve from Washington, DC, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0American Beaver
Confuslefu at English Wikipedia · Public domainPony
Giles Laurent · CC BY-SA 4.0Capybara
Andrija12345678 · CC BY-SA 4.0Llama
Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0Ring-tailed Lemur
Becker1999 (Paul and Cathy) · CC BY 2.0Bobcat
Rufus46 · CC BY-SA 3.0Reeve's Muntjac
Alexey Yakovlev · CC0White-nosed Coati
Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0Raccoon
Animalculum · CC BY 4.0Pot-bellied Pig
Yathin S Krishnappa · CC BY-SA 3.0American Badger
VJAnderson · CC BY-SA 4.0Gray Fox
Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0American Black Bear
Birds8
HappiestFish · CC BY 4.0Sandhill Crane
Greg Hume · CC BY-SA 3.0Great Horned Owl
Dick Daniels · CC BY-SA 3.0Swainson's Hawk
Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0Turkey Vulture
Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0Black Vulture
Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0Common Raven
Andy Morffew from Itchen Abbas, Hampshire, UK · CC BY 2.0Bald Eagle
Paul Danese · CC BY-SA 4.0Wild Turkey
Feathers & Fangs from visitors
What people who've been to Spring River Zoo say
A Feather is something this zoo does well; a Fang is something it gets wrong. Left by people who've been, and read by us before they appear.
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About Spring River Zoo
Spring River Zoo is a city zoo at 1306 E. College Blvd. in Roswell, New Mexico, according to Roswell's tourism website, See Roswell, which says the zoo occupies about 34 acres of parkland and describes it as driving curiosity and fostering a love of animals and environmental conservation. The City of Roswell's zoo page states that admission is free for everyone. The zoo is not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
The city provides a zoo map to help visitors find specific animals and facilities, and the zoo maintains a Facebook page with updates on events, programs, animal information, and educational videos. The city's page mentions capybaras in its tour promotion.
Exhibits and habitats
See Roswell describes five main animal areas, with picnic areas and an adjacent playground. The city's zoo page links to a zoo map for locating animals, and animal information is shared through the zoo's Facebook page.
Conservation and programs
Guided tours led by staff are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30 a.m., starting at the zoo entrance, and last about one hour. Group tours and other tour times can be requested by email to zoo staff, as listed on the city's page. The zoo also accepts donations through an Amazon wish list.
Planning your visit
As listed on the city's website, the last entrance is at 3 p.m., and the adjacent park is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See Roswell lists the zoo as open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no arrivals after 3 p.m. The zoo's rules say no outside food, with exceptions for infant formula and bottled water, and that animals may not be touched, petted, or fed. The city notes that the carousel and train are temporarily closed awaiting repairs and improvements.
Contact details listed by the city are 575-624-6760 and zoo@roswell-nm.gov.
What we haven't confirmed
Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:
- History and founding year
- Species list
- Parking
Spring River Zoo compared with nearby zoos
How Spring River Zoo lines up against the closest zoos we have details for — useful if you're deciding between them for the same day out.
| Zoo | Distance | Admission | Hours | Size | AZA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring River ZooThis zooRoswell, NM | — | Free | Daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; last entry 3:00 PM. | — | No |
| Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State ParkCarlsbad, NM | 68 mi | $10 | 9 am – 5 pm | — | No |
| Wildlife West Nature ParkEdgewood, NM | 151 mi | $12 | Summer hours (March 9 – November 1): 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Winter hours (November 2 – March 7): 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. | 122 acres | No |
| El Paso ZooEl Paso, TX | 160 mi | $15.95 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | 35 acres | Yes |
Distances are straight-line. A dash means we haven't confirmed that detail yet, not that the zoo lacks it.
AZAThe Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Accredited members have passed an independent inspection of animal care and welfare, safety, conservation and education, repeated every five years. Many smaller facilities never apply, so “not accredited” isn't a verdict on its own. What accreditation means · How we check this
Spring River Zoo: common questions
Where is Spring River Zoo?
At 1306 E. College Blvd., Roswell, New Mexico 88201, according to See Roswell.
Is there an admission fee?
The city's website states that zoo admission is free for everyone.
When is the last entrance?
As listed on the city's website, 3 p.m.
Are tours available?
Yes, guided tours run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30 a.m. and last about an hour.
Can visitors feed the animals?
No. The zoo's rules say animals cannot be touched, petted, or fed.
Are the carousel and train running?
The city's page says they are temporarily closed awaiting repairs and improvements.
Something wrong here? Tell us — we correct in place, with a dated note.