Albuquerque Biological Park Calendar of Events
February 2009
Featured Events
- Valentine's Day at the Zoo and Aquarium - February 14
- Aquarium Overnight - February 20
- Winter Wool Festival at the Botanic Garden - February 21
- Touchpool Volunteer Training - February 26
- Kids' Fishing Fair - February 28
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Valentine's Day at the Zoo and Aquarium
Saturday, February 14, 10:00am-2:00pm
Visit special Discovery Stations around the zoo to learn about the amazing ways that animals attract a mate. Find out how the zoo acts as a “dating service” for endangered animals, such as gorillas, elephants and wolves, as part of the Species Survival Program. Call (505) 764-6214 for more information about Zoo activities.
At the Aquarium visit Discovery Stations to find out how male seahorses get pregnant, look for courtship in the coral reef and learn why some fish change gender! Call (505) 848-7180 for more information about Aquarium activities.
Valentine's Day activities are included with regular admission.
Aquarium Overnight
Friday-Saturday, February 20-21, 7:00pm-8:00am
Sleep next to the sharks at this family-friendly event. Participants will learn interesting facts about ocean species and their nighttime behavior during this special Aquarium sleepover. Includes games and crafts, Touchpool visit and ocean film fest in the theater. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $25/person. Group size is limited. Pre-registration is required and and participation is reserved only after payment is received. Call (505) 848-7180 for more information and to register.
Winter Wool Festival at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden
Saturday, February 21, 10:00am-2:00pm
Join us at the Heritage Farm to celebrate the connections between plants, animals and people! Learn how plants are used to make natural dyes and dye a piece of wool to take home. Learn about Navajo Churro sheep and the process used to turn their wool into a warm sweater!
Winter Wool Festival included with admission. For more information, call (505) 764-6245.
Touchpool Volunteer Training
Thursday, February 26, 9:30am-3:30pm
Touchpool volunteers assist with the hands-on invertebrate Touchpool at the aquarium and introduce visitors to horseshoe crabs, horse conchs, sea urchins and other fascinating marine animals. For more information, please call (505) 764-6245.
Kids' Fishing Fair at Tingley Beach
Saturday, February 28, 10:00am-2:00pm
Children, ages 4-12, are invited to join us for this fun and free event, which will feature discovery stations about fish and other New Mexico wildlife. Children can learn about fishing with NM Game and Fish, casting and fly tying with NM Trout, waterfowl and benthic macroinvertebrates (bugs!) with BioPark Education, "Leave No Trace" ethics with REI and more. Participants will even have the chance to meet some wildlife up close!
For more information, please call (505) 248-8514.