On June 18th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.1.3+?) Virginia opossums (female is named Ali-bama) after they were found in a truck in Alberquerque from Alabama.
On November 28th, 2023, the zoo announced that during 2023 they renovated the collared peccary and red fox exhibits, built a new roof over the turkey vulture exhibit, and installed new windows in the American black bear and cougar exhibits.
On December 20th, it was reported that the facility, along with 126 acres that the property is sitting on, is up for sale for $2 million as the owner wants to step back from running.