Welcome to the official Web Page for Don Wilson's Wildlife Wonderland! Since 1978, this family owned and operated wildlife park has delighted visitors to the Rio Grande valley. You will encounter lions and tigers and bears (oh my!), as well as alligators, monkeys and many other animals.

• WINNER OF MAYOR'S HOSPITALITY AWARD. Given to the San Gabriel business which has proven its "outstanding commitment to hospitality and education in the visitor industry."
• NOMINATED FOR THE NEW MEXICO TRAVEL WRITERS ASSOCIATION'S ENRIQUE AWARD for "offering a thrilling travel experience."
• COME FACE TO FACE WITH ENDANGERED SPECIES! See Toni the Tiger, a rare Golden Tiger from the Himalaya, and Amy the Amazonian Anaconda.
• VISIT OUR AUSTRALIAN EXHIBIT and meet Kuddles the Koala and Kookie the Kookaburra (sitting in an old gum tree!)
• LEARN "SIGN LANGUAGE" from Chuckie Chimp.
• DON'T MISS THE BABY ANIMAL EXHIBIT where you can watch nature's children frolic in the great outdoors.

FAST FACTS:

• Open daily: Year-round
• Allow at least 90 minutes for your visit.
• Located seventeen miles east of San Gabriel on Highway 44.

WE ALSO BRING THE ANIMALS TO YOU! Check our touring schedule for the most convenient time and place.

• 10 a.m., March 15: Chuckie Chimp at Fairlane Mall
• 2 p.m., March 22: Toni the Tiger at Weil Mall
• 3 p.m., April 8: Kuddles the Koala at Rosebud Elementary School
• 4 p.m., May 5: Amy the Amazonian Anaconda at Washington Junior High
• 10 a.m. June 5: Barry Bear at Moberg Park

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