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    Hillcrest Park Zoo

    103 Reviews
    #2 of 12 things to do in Clovis
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    Zoos & Aquariums, Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities
    1208 N Norris St, Clovis, NM 88101-6374
    +1 575-769-7873
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    “Nice little zoo”

    This is a small zoo but pretty cool little place. Lots of potential for expansion and more... read more

    Reviewed 18 March 2018
    Riverbabe60
    ,
    Lubbock, Texas
    “Don't Miss It ”

    What a surprise! This zoo is bigger than it first appears. They have lots of African animals, a... read more

    Reviewed 8 March 2018
    Iris G
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    Butler, Tennessee
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    Open Tuesday thru Sunday year round. Closed Mondays and all City of Clovis observed holidays. Admission gates are open from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm. Grounds are cleared by 5:00 pm. Extended hours in the summer. Admission rates: Adults are $4.00, Children ages 3-11 are $2.00, Ages 2 and under are free, Seniors 60+ are $3.00, Military with ID receive a $.50 discount. Yearly memberships are available.

    About Hillcrest Park Zoo

    Open Tuesday thru Sunday year round. Closed Mondays and all City of Clovis observed holidays. Admission gates are open from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm. Grounds are cleared by 5:00 pm. Extended hours in the summer. Admission rates: Adults are $4.00, Children ages 3-11 are $2.00, Ages 2 and under are free, Seniors 60+ are $3.00, Military with ID receive a $.50 discount. Yearly memberships are available.
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    “reptile house” (4 reviews)
    “great variety of animals” (2 reviews)
    “enjoyable visit” (2 reviews)
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    1208 N Norris St, Clovis, NM 88101-6374
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    Reviewed 18 March 2018
    Nice little zoo

    This is a small zoo but pretty cool little place. Lots of potential for expansion and more animals. I was disappointed to see the Eagle in such a small area though, felt like they have the space to give that eagle a bigger enclosure with...More

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    Reviewed 8 March 2018 via mobile
    Don't Miss It

    What a surprise! This zoo is bigger than it first appears. They have lots of African animals, a great reptile house, and lots of birds. The enclosures are mostly spacious and clean. They even have alligators! It's very inexpensive, my friend and I are seniors...More

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    Reviewed 4 March 2018 via mobile
    Not bad for a place like Clovis

    My wife and I had to kill some time so went to the zoo. It's actually bigger and better than I thought it would be for a place like Clovis. Most of the animals were actually visible unlike some zoos where they are sleeping in...More

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    Reviewed 23 January 2018
    Amazing animals!

    A small zoo with some of the most amazing collection of animals! An enjoyable visit with children or without.

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    Reviewed 7 September 2017 via mobile
    So many different things they have a great variety of animals they

    April good place to go with ki.awsome the kids loved all the animals love the walk so many different animals

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    Reviewed 31 July 2017 via mobile
    Great family & friends Outings

    In 2009 I met with friends and their small kids to spend time together at the Zoo. Skip forward to 2017 and we all met up again. What a nice surprise to see a fresh new entrance, covered seating and new animals. It would have...More

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    Reviewed 11 July 2017
    nice place to walk, alone or with kids and family

    When I felt like going on a long walk locally, I ended up at the zoo. It was very relaxing and interesting. Some of the animals came toward me by the fence when they saw me watching them. Nice. Several families were there with their...More

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    Reviewed 11 July 2017
    Nice little zoo

    I have taken my family on multiple separate occasions. It is a nice little zoo with select animals that is more than anticipated. Obviously Clovis is a small town so i didint go in thinking it was going to be like the San Diego Zoo,...More

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    Reviewed 11 July 2017 via mobile
    Awesome ❤️

    Though it may have been the biggest zoo we have seen, we definitely enjoyed the time spent there! We absolutely loved it !!!

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    Reviewed 23 May 2017
    Family outing

    The 2nd largest zoo in the state of NM. Good outing for children and adults. Well kept and the giraffe is a hoot!

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    Julie T
    25 April 2017|
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    Response from beezergal | Property representative |
    Most of the hotels in Clovis are located along Mabry Drive(highway 60/84). The Hampton Inn is technically the closest at 2 long blocks away, but all of the others are close also.
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    Gmonz
    13 March 2015|
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    Response from J T | Reviewed this property |
    The hours are 9:30 to 3:30 and closed on Monday. Everyone must be out of the park (zoo) by 5:00. There may some adjustment of hours for summer months. JT
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