The zoo is available for after-hour private rentals (seasonal) such as company picnics, birthday parties and reunions. Please call 575-439-4142 to reserve the zoo or for more information. The cost is $81.25/ hour. Reservations must be made two weeks prior to event. 

For Birthday Party packages please contact the zoo for prices and available times. Groups of 15 people or more during regular zoo hours are half price per person.

If your class, group, or organization is interested in a personal tour of the zoo, this service is available at no extra charge (depending on volunteer guide availability) other than regular admission. Diet and habitat information, and special insights of the animal collection are provided on the tour. To schedule a group educational tour, please call 575-439-4290.