The natural exhibits feature native plants of the desert's ecosystem, including the sand hills, gypsum hills, desert uplands and pinion-juniper zones. Shade structures and picnic tables are available near the park's pond, home to dozens of ducks, geese and native turtles. Among the park's residents are rattlesnakes, kit foxes , rare Mexican wolves, a prairie dog town, deer, bobcats, black bear, elk or buffalo. The park provides environmental education for young and old, story-telling, guided tours and a zoo camp. The Visitors Center features interpretive exhibits on the Capitan Reef and Permian Basin as well as on animal and plant communities.
Plants grown on-site are available for purchase in the gift shop.
The public may attend the roasting and tasting of the mescal, feast dinners, traditional Mescalero ceremonial dances, art exhibit and sales. Dates for 1999 are May 13-16. Contact the Living Desert for ticket prices and more information. Camping is not allowed at the Park.