EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Planning a trip to the El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens is about to get easier, with the zoo expanding to daily operations starting March 30.<\/p>\n
The zoo will be open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last entry at 4 p.m. The zoo will continue to close on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
El Paso Zoo is a passport to wildlife from around the globe,\u201d said Gary Lunsford, interim director of the El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens. \u201cNow families can visit any day of the week to experience adventure and connect with nature around every corner.<\/p>\n
The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens said the expanded schedule gives guests more opportunities to visit animals from around the world and explore habitats year-round.<\/p>\n
Visitors can also take part in attractions and amenities across the zoo, including the Copper Canyon Challenge Ropes Course, the Endangered Species Carousel, the Desert Spring Splash Pad during warmer months, and dining options throughout the zoo.<\/p>\n
Every first Sunday of the month, the zoo offers designated quiet areas and headphone zones through its partnership with KultureCity, aimed at making visits more sensory inclusive.<\/p>\n
Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the gate. The zoo said advance tickets remain valid for 30 days. More information, including animal encounters and ticket purchases, is available at ElPasoZoo.org.<\/a><\/p>\n The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens spans 35 acres and is home to more than 220 animal species, including many that are critically endangered. <\/p>\n