The oldest zoo in the Southwest, open since 1898, and free to enter. It's small — you can walk it in an hour — but well-maintained and genuinely charming, with everything from mountain lions to prairie dogs. The historic setting along the tree-lined park is reason enough to stop. Kids love it, and so do adults who aren't expecting a big-city zoo.
Alameda Park Zoo
The Southwest's oldest zoo, free to enter since 1898