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    Hillcrest Park Zoo

    107 Reviews
    #2 of 14 things to do in Clovis
    Features Animals
    Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities, Zoos & Aquariums
    Closed Now: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    1208 N Norris St, Located in the heart of Hillcrest Park, Clovis, NM 88101-6374
    Open today: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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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
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    Lubbock, Texas
    “Great family & friends Outings ”

    In 2009 I met with friends and their small kids to spend time together at the Zoo. Skip forward to... read more

    Reviewed 31 July 2017
    Lori_Riggins
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    Sintra, Portugal
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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 4:00 pm. Grounds are cleared by 5:00 pm. Extended hours in the summer. Admission rates: Adults are $4.00...more
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    1208 N Norris St, Located in the heart of Hillcrest Park, Clovis, NM 88101-6374
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Very Small but still Entertaining Zoo (CHEAP)

    This is a very small Zoo and probably wouldn't be very entertaining for young adults/adults. Children under the age of 10 would enjoy it (the younger the better). When I take my children we make a little picnic trip out of it and also go...More

    Date of experience: June 2018
    Thank ladycribb
    Reviewed 15 October 2018 via mobile
    Day visit

    I don’t necessarily care for this zoo nor do I think that it is a nice zoo, but it is something to take kids to to keep them occupied. There are places where it is overgrown and I just feel so bad for the animals....More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank rham4917
    Reviewed 2 July 2018 via mobile
    Bigger than it seems

    This was a great afternoon adventure. It is much bigger than it seemed. Inexpensive to get in. The animals were close to see. Many animals. Overall great experience

    Date of experience: July 2018
    1  Thank jeeterbelle
    Reviewed 19 June 2018 via mobile
    A zoo without having to drive to ABQ

    The zoo is small, but it is nice that Clovis even has a zoo. The staff seems to take good care of the park and the animals seem to be taken care of. It takes us about an hour to walk around and see it...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    1  Thank OutWithTheAllens
    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

    Date of experience: March 2018
    1  Thank Riverbabe60
    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

    Date of experience: March 2018
    Thank Iris G
    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

    Date of experience: March 2018
    1  Thank duaneoftheozarks
    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.

    Date of experience: April 2017
    Thank Carol O
    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

    Date of experience: August 2017
    Thank sharonneal56
    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

    Date of experience: July 2017
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    Questions & Answers
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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 Clovis1428 | 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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