🦁 City Forest and ZooDrive-through safari, aquatic area, museums and nature since 1964
"It's our Central Park in the desert. A place where Mexicali families have created memories for generations."— Local description of the city's most beloved park
📍 Practical Information
Location and Contact
Calle Alvarado s/n, Colonia Nueva Esperanza
C.P. 21050, Mexicali, Baja California
2025 Schedules
🗺️ Map Location
💰 Family Cost Calculator
🎯 Plan your family visit
👨👩👧👦 Family members
Babies enter the aquatic area for FREE
🎫 Desired attractions
Only during summer season
✅ Included FREE:
- • Museums (Natural History and Botanical)
- • Green areas and lakes
- • Interactive farm and aviary
- • Basic children's games
🎯 Main Attractions
Safari Drive-Through
Drive in your car and observe +25 species: lions, jaguars, tigers, coyotes, antelopes and bighorn sheep.
Aquatic Area
Water slides, pools and splash pads. Perfect to cool off from Mexicali's heat.
Lakes and Boats
Boat rides on the artificial lake, duck watching and picnic areas.
Free Museums
Natural History and Botanical Museum. Green Center (sustainability) opened in 2025.
Interactive Farm
Direct contact with farm animals: goats, rabbits. Aviary and serpentarium.
Games and Carousel
Sack slide, carousel, little train, children's games and outdoor theater.
🦁 Zoo Species
Mammals
4 lions, jaguars, tigers, coyotes, antelopes, bighorn sheep
Birds
Macaws, 6 species of parrots, pheasants, cockatoos, toucans
Reptiles
Crocodiles (crocodilarium), snakes (educational serpentarium)
Domestic
Goats, rabbits and farm animals in interactive area
🎉 Special Events and Activities
📚 Educational Programs
Summer Courses 2025
Topics on nature, animal conservation and environmental education. Announced in July - perfect for school holidays.
Green Center (New)
Opened April 2025. Focus on sustainability, recycling and eco-friendly habits for the whole family.
🏃♀️ Sports Events
AutiRun for Autism
April 2025 - More than 800 participants. Charity race with social cause using the park facilities.
5x5 Challenge
5 km at 5:00 AM started January 2025. For morning runners taking advantage of cool temperatures.
🏃♀️ Running Route - 4 km Circular
📏 Specifications
- • Exactly 4 km (circular)
- • 18m elevation gain (flat)
- • Paved surface
- • Difficulty: Easy
🌳 Features
- • Shade from palm/eucalyptus trees
- • Views of artificial lake
- • Duck watching
- • Stroller-friendly
⏰ Recommendations
- • Early morning (6:00 AM)
- • Bring water and sunscreen
- • Weekdays: fewer people
- • Combine with zoo afterward
🦁 Ready for a unique family adventure?
60+ years being Mexicali's green heart. Safari with lions, aquatic fun, education and nature all in one place.