Day trip: Spring River Zoo

Gabriel Monte

Spring River Zoo

• Location: 1306 E. College Blvd, Roswell

• What activities can you enjoy at this location: Native plants and animals and several unique attractions. Thirty-four acres of parkland with five main zoo areas located on the grounds. These areas include the Capitan Trail featuring native animals; the children’s zoo area with child-friendly animals for close up viewing; the visitor service area with concessions, miniature train and antique wooden horse carousel; the ranching heritage exhibit and the developing World Safari Exotics area.

• What ages is this place best suited for?: All ages

• Admission prices?: Free, rides $.25

• Hours of operation:

Summer hours: Easter through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

September through November, 10 am. to 6:30 p.m.

Winter hours: November through February, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Closed only on Christmas Day (and in unsafe weather conditions)

• Information: 575-624-6760, [email protected]