Albuquerque Biological Park Calendar of Events
November 2009
Featured Events
- Brown Bag at the Aquarium - November 5 and 7
- Ape Awareness Week - November 8-14
- Free Fishing Clinic - November 14
- Elephant Baby Shower - November 14
- Urban Forestry Student Art Show - November - December
- Aquarium Overnight - November 20/21
- River of Lights - November 28 - December 30
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Brown Bag Lecture at the Aquarium
Thursday, November 5 and Saturday, November 7, 12:45-1:30pm
Topic and Speaker TBA
This series of informal, lunchtime lectures presents the science of conservation. Topics include plant and animal themes relevant to the BioPark, and presenters may be BioPark staff or field experts.
Brown Bag lectures take place twice a month (on a Thursday and a Saturday), alternating between the Aquarium/Garden and the Zoo locations. Lectures at the Zoo are included with regular admission. There is no fee to attend the lectures at the Aquarium/Garden. Call (505) 848-7180 for more information.
Ape Awareness Week
Sunday-Saturday, November 8-14, 10:30am-12:30pm
Orangutans, chimpanzees and gorillas face many threats in the wild – from habitat loss and destruction to poaching – and all three animals are listed as endangered species. The good news is: you can help!
Find out how by visiting the Rio Grande Zoo for the annual Ape Awareness Week. You’ll learn about conservation efforts underway, get your copy of our orangutan-friendly gift guide and discover the fascinating natural history of these large primates.
Download an Orangutan-Safe Gift Guide. 
For more information, please call (505) 764-6214.
Free Fishing Clinic
Saturday, November 14, 10:00am-12:00pm
Tingley Beach Fishing Guides and New Mexico Trout volunteers will be at Tingley Beach this Saturday, November 14th from 10am - 12pm for the last Free Fishing Clinic of 2009. Join us at this special event in the Train Station to tie flies for holiday ornaments with New Mexico Trout members or outside to learn how to fish with Ti Piper from the NMDGF and Tingley Fishing Guides. No supplies needed, just show up and we'll provide everything you need! Bring out your friends and family for this fun-filled, end of the year, Free Fishing Clinic!
Participants are welcome to bring their own gear as well. In addition, Tingley Outfitters provides basic equipment for purchase inside the Tingley Train Station.
Elephant Baby Shower at the Zoo!
Saturday, November 14, 2:00–4:00pm
Let's celebrate Daizy’s birth with a splash! The New Mexico BioPark Society is having a shower for our new baby elephant in the Rio Grande Zoo's Colores Education Building, and you're all invited to attend. For entry to both the Zoo & shower, simply bring a registry gift or $10 or more cash donation (1 per adult, up to 2 children ages 12 & under admitted free). Check-in @ Zoo front 1:00–2:30pm.
Participants will enjoy cake and punch, games, door prizes and an incredibly interesting keeper presentation about Daizy's birth. A special elephant demonstration will follow in front of the elephant exhibit.
Information and Gift Registry available at www.bioparksociety.org/shower. 
RSVP to the New Mexico BioPark Society by Thursday, Nov. 12 to
248-8547.
Urban Forestry Project Student Art Show
November 16, 2009 - January 31, 2010
Sixteen beautiful banners displaying tree art created by APS students are now on display at ABQ BioPark’s Zoo. The banners are mounted on light poles bordering the Zoo’s central park. Conceived by Worldstudio, and presented in collaboration with the City of Albuquerque and Tree New Mexico, the APS student banner art contest was sponsored by Wells Fargo and is part of The Urban Forest Project.
Over 80 Albuquerque area middle and high school students participated in The Project by creating artwork using the metaphor of a tree. The sixteen winning banners were selected by a jury of creative professionals along with a City of Albuquerque representative.
The Urban Forest Project also has an adult component with banners created by local artists and designers, and mounted on light poles throughout Albuquerque. As with the student art, these banners used the form or metaphor for the tree to make a powerful visual statement about the environment. Together, they create a forest of thoughtful images in the urban landscape and help raise awareness of AlbuquerqueGreen, the city’s innovative environmental program.
Aquarium Overnight
Friday-Saturday, November 20-21, 7:00pm-8:00am
Sleep next to the sharks at this family-friendly event. Participants will learn about 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.
13th Annual River of Lights
November 28-December 30, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Rio Grande Botanic Garden visitors can enjoy the magic of hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling holiday displays at New Mexico’s largest walk-through light show. Since 1997, the River of Lights has been sparkling and raising funds for many ABQ BioPark projects and programs. (The event is closed December 24 & 25.)
Bring the kids to Holiday Nature Crafts on consecutive Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16 in the Education Building. Many evenings feature live entertainment and the G-scale model railroad. From December 14 through 23 and December 26 through 30 the Shark Reef Cafe will be open evenings for special holiday dining.
Read more about the River of Lights.