{"id":197641,"date":"2026-03-10T03:04:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T03:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/197641\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T03:04:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T03:04:20","slug":"discover-el-paso-zoos-wild-side-this-spring-break-with-longer-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/197641\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover El Paso Zoo\u2019s wild side this spring break with longer hours"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">EL PASO, Texas (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ktsm.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:KTSM;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;KTSM&quot;}\" class=\"link \">KTSM<\/a>) \u2014 Don\u2019t stay cooped up in your home this spring break, go wild at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens with extended hours, special programs and more!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Through March 29, the zoo will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to give guests more time to explore animal habitats, discover fascinating wildlife and enjoy the outdoors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome families for Spring Break and give them more time to explore and connect with the animals,\u201d El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens Interim Director Gary Lunsford said. \u201cWith extended hours and special activities, visitors can enjoy weeks of unforgettable experiences while gaining a deeper appreciation for wildlife from around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In addition, guests can take part in one of the zoo\u2019s 11 animal encounters that offer a unique, close-up opportunity to learn about animals\u2019 diet, habitats and behaviors with experts, all while meeting some of the zoo\u2019s residents along the way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Cool off from the hot weather by visiting the Hunt Family Desert Spring or to recharge your energy with food at one of the zoo\u2019s restaurants or snack stands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For more information, you can visit the El Paso Zoo\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasozoo.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:website;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;website&quot;}\" class=\"link \">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. 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