Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Located near the Bridge of the Americas, gateway to the U.S. and Mexico, the zoo exhibits more than 240 species of animals. Accred-ited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, the El Paso Zoo is the major zoological attraction in the entire West Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Mexico region.

Featured is an Asian section, and animals from north, central, and south Americas. Among the unique exhibits is the "Paraje," portraying the early history, settlement and animals of El Paso and the southwest. An 8,000-square-foot Americas Aviary allows visitors to enter the enclosure and view exotic birds up close. Restaurant and gift shop on site. Lcoated across from county coliseum. Admission fee.