Albuquerque Biological Park

The Albuquerque Biological Park is the Albuquerque Aquarium, Rio Grande Botanic Garden, Rio Grande Zoo and Tingley Beach.  Our mission is to provide the public with exciting recreational opportunities and to foster environmental awareness, education and stewardship. 

 

What's Happening This Month!

• The Shark Reef Cafe at the Albuquerque Aquarium will be offering a special Valentine's Day brunch on Sunday, Feb. 14, from 9am-3pm. The menu will feature made-to-order omelets, pancakes, top sirloin, ham, frittatas, seafood bar, and drink specials. Download a flyer about the Valentine's Day Brunch.

• BioPark visitors and members - save your receipt and use the special promotional code to receive a 20% discount to Popejoy's Feb. 21st presentation of Jungle Jack Hanna. And if you go to see Jungle Jack Hanna, bring your ticket to the BioPark for a buy-one-get-one-free admission. Use it now or anytime through March 21!

• Welcome to two new primates!
  • A baby howler monkey was born on January 16.
  • Our newest chimpanzee, Julie, arrived from the Knoxville Zoo on Feb. 2.

Train Schedules (Trains do not operate on Mondays.)

 

Location

Hours of Operation

Admission Information

 

Online Ticket Sales

You can now buy tickets online with your Visa, Mastercard or American Express!

If you haven't purchased tickets online or have problems, please

see Online Ticket Sales Assistance information.

Buy General Admission Tickets

 

For Persons with Disabilities

Albuquerque BioPark FAQs

Institutional Memberships

Help create a more sustainable city!

With our mission in mind, the BioPark would like to encourage visitors to learn more about conservation and sustainability. Does planting a tree or garden affect the climate? Does riding a bike or bus? What are the effects of recycling and water conservation? Visit the City of Albuquerque's Sustainability webpage for information about Albuquerque's conservation efforts.

 

 

 

 

Location

Albuquerque Aquarium and Rio Grande Botanic Garden, 2601 Central Ave. NW at the intersection of Central and New York Avenues, just east of the Central Avenue bridge over the Rio Grande.
Interactive map from Mapquest

 

Rio Grande Zoo, 903 Tenth St. SW, a few blocks south of Lead & Coal.

Interactive map from Mapquest

 

Tingley Beach, 1800 Tingley Drive, just south of Central Avenue.

Interactive Map from Mapquest

 

For Persons with Disabilities

If you have a disability and require special assistance when you visit the BioPark, please call (505) 768-2000 or 311 (Relay NM or 711), preferably with three days advance notice.

 

Institutional Memberships

The Rio Grande Botanic Garden is an institutional member of the American Public Gardens Association. APGA members are committed to excellence in horticultural display, education, research and plant conservation.

 

 

The Albuquerque Biological Park is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.

 

The Albuquerque Biological Park is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums whose mission is to guide, encourage and support the zoos, aquariums, and like-minded organizations of the world in animal care and welfare, environmental education and global conservation.