{"id":222502,"date":"2026-03-27T03:35:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/222502\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T03:35:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:35:31","slug":"el-paso-zoo-extends-hours-more-time-for-animal-encounters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/222502\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso Zoo extends hours, more time for animal encounters"},"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>)\u00a0\u2014\u00a0The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is expanding its hours starting Monday March 30.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Zoo will be open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last entry at 4 p.m. The extended hours are meant to give guests more time to stroll, explore, and greet their favorite animals, according to a news release sent on Thursday, March 26 by the City of El Paso.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Visitors of all ages will get to see animals from around the world, discover habitats, and create memories with family and friends year-round.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cEl Paso Zoo is a passport to wildlife from around the globe,\u201d said Gary Lunsford,<br \/>Interim Director of the El Paso Zoo &amp; Botanical Gardens. \u201cNow families can visit<br \/>any day of the week to experience adventure and connect with nature around<br \/>every corner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The zoo offers different activities for guests, including:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Climb to new heights on the Copper Canyon Challenge Ropes Course<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Take a spin on the Endangered Species Carousel<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Cool off at the Desert Spring Splash Pad during warmer months<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Refuel with tasty bites from dining spots across the Zoo<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As part of its partnership with KultureCity, the Zoo has designated quiet areas and headphone zones every Sunday to create a more sensory-inclusive experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To plan a visit, explore animal encounters, or purchase tickets, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasozoo.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ElPasoZoo.org;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;ElPasoZoo.org&quot;}\" class=\"link \">ElPasoZoo.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. 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