Alamosa Attractions
Alamosa was settled in 1878 and is now the seat of Alamosa County, located in the San Luis Valley. The settlers found an area shaded by cottonwood trees and named their new home "Alamosa", Spanish for cottonwood. Alamosa became the transportation and trading center for the San Luis Valley when the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway moved in.
Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge
The goal of the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge is wildlife conservation. Among the inhabitants are ducks and geese, who arrive in early spring; bald eagles, mule deer, beaver and coyotes are visible year-round. The refuge was established in 1962, and has a visitor center with exhibits on the wildlife.
Alamosa / Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge Complex
9383 El Rancho Lane
Alamosa, CO 81101-9003
United States
9383 El Rancho Lane
Alamosa, CO 81101-9003
United States
Phone 1 (719) 589-4021
Fax 1 (719) 587-0595
Hours
March 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
San Luis Valley Alligator Farm
The San Luis Valley Alligator Farm is located between the towns of Mosca and Hooper. The alligators are able to survive in the thermal waters of an artesian well all year round.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
May 25 to September 3
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 4 to May 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 12.50 |
| Child 6-12 | $ 6.25 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 6.25 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
