Wildlife West Nature Park, Nature park and wildlife sanctuary in Edgewood, US.
Wildlife West Nature Park is a 122-acre (49 ha) nature park and enhanced zoo in Edgewood, New Mexico, operated by the New Mexico Wildlife Association. It holds non-releasable animals of numerous species in native-style habitats, and its grounds also provide natural habitat for free-roaming and migrant species. The enclosures were designed around the characteristics and psychology of the animals, with play and feeding challenges tied to the park's education programs.
Wildlife West Nature Park was built by youth participants, and its founders state it is perhaps the only zoo in the world constructed entirely by young people. The park is operated by the New Mexico Wildlife Association.
The park displays wildlife typical of the American Southwest and how these animals live in their natural setting. Visitors can observe which species belong to this landscape and how they behave as seasons change.
The park is open from November through March between noon and 4 PM, but remains closed on major holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. Visitors should note the winter opening hours and plan their visits accordingly.
The park runs a specialized rehabilitation program for injured and orphaned animals, providing permanent homes for species that cannot be returned to the wild. This work with rescued animals makes the facility an important refuge for injured native wildlife.
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