Yahoo Creators | Ted Turner Reserves featured in New Mexico’s quirkiest wildlife adventures

by Jacqueline Kehoe

New Mexico’s wild side goes far beyond the typical tourist trail — or even the Breakfast Burrito Byway, which, yes, is a real thing. From rescued llamas carrying your gourmet picnic to thousands of bats spiraling into the sunset, the “Land of Enchantment” most definitely earns its name, offering some of the most delightfully unexpected wildlife encounters in the Southwest. Here are the quirkiest animal adventures that will leave you in tune with your wilder side, tapping into that spiritual cowboy energy we’ve all been craving. (Just me?)

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Bats & Brews Tour at Armendaris

“Overhead, more than a million pairs of Mexican free-tailed bat wings create a synchronous aerial dance, forming absolutely gorgeous shapes across the sky. You can sip a most spectacular beverage from the brewery while nature puts on one of its most spectacular performances.”

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Fall Elk Rut Tour at Vermejo

“When the bulls are fired up to breed in autumn, expert guides bring them in close enough that their screams will rattle your chest. You’ll drive out to the breeding grounds in the dark, set up in the trees, and your guide will use elk calls to fire up the bulls for some National Geographic-quality photos.”

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Guided Bison Expedition Vermejo

“The Guided Bison Expedition tells the story of how Ted Turner brought back the American Bison from the verge of extinction. You’ll see the genetically unique Castle Rock Herd and learn about the low-stress methods used to manage them. Witnessing these iconic creatures in a rewilded setting, much like they inhabited before the “West was won,” is an inspiring way to spend a half-day.”

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