Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park

Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park
Park exterior and sign
Map
36°11′32″N 115°11′23″W / 36.19217°N 115.1895905°W / 36.19217; -115.1895905
Date opened1981
Date closedSeptember 20, 2013
Location1775 North Rancho Drive,[1] Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Land area3 acres (1.2 ha)[2]
No. of species150+
Websitewww.LasVegasZoo.com (Archived)
Exterior of the park

The Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park, informally known as the Las Vegas Zoo,[3] was a 3-acre (1.2 ha), nonprofit zoo and botanical garden located in Las Vegas, Nevada that operated from 1981 to September 20, 2013. It was located northwest of the Las Vegas Strip, about 15 minutes away.[2] It focused primarily on the education of desert life and habitat protection. Its mission statement was to "educate and entertain the public by displaying a variety of plants and animals".[2] An admission fee was charged. The park included a small gem exhibit area and a small gift shop at the main exit. The gift shop and admission fees helped support the zoo.

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