Shops, Restaurants and Other Services

All shops and restaurants at the Albuquerque Aquarium can be accessed off the main plaza without paying admission fees. Other services include stroller rental, bicycle racks, wheelchairs, and a lost and found.

Shops

The Aquarium Gift Shop carries film, gifts, garden tools and souvenirs. No personal food or lunches may be brought into the buildings. Services offered include:

School groups may order gift grab bags to be picked up when they visit the garden.

Groups renting the garden may request the gift shop stay open during their event.

Hours: 9:00am to 5pm daily. Extended hours on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer to 6pm.

Phone: (505) 848-7188.

The Garden Shop is close by..

Restaurants

The Shark Reef Cafe is a full service restaurant open from 9:00am to 5:00pm, serving both breakfast and lunch. The menu includes breakfast burritos, pancakes, salads, burgers and sandwiches.

Hours: 9am to 5pm daily. Extended hours on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer to 6pm.

Phone: (505) 848-7182 for more information.

 

 

 

The Wildflower Snack Bar, located on the Main Plaza near Visitor Services, sells snack food, drinks and ice cream.

Hours: 10am - 3pm daily.

 

 

 

 

Catering Services are also available. Call (505) 848-7123 for menus and pricing.

Other Services

Carry-all wagons and two-seater strollers are available at the Main Plaza. Wagons are $5, two-seater wagons are $7.

Pets

Pets are not permitted on ground. A limited number of kennels are available at the Administrative Offices of the Aquarium/Garden.

Service Animals
Service animals are permitted in all visitor areas at BioPark facilities.

Bicycle Racks
Located near the entrance.

Wheelchairs

The BioPark has a very limited number of wheelchairs for visitors' use on a first-come, first-served. You will be asked to leave your drivers' license. To ensure your comfort while visiting, we strongly recommend that you bring your own wheelchair. Wheelchairs are available in the Shark Reef Cafe.

It may be possible to reserve a wheelchair by calling in advance, preferably three days before your visit. Please call (505)764-6206 for a Zoo visit or (505)848-7123 for an Aquarium/Garden visit. You can also email us at biopark@cabq.gov and let us know which facility you will be visiting. Reservations are not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation call or email.

Persons with Disabilities
If you have a disability and require special assistance when you visit, please call 311 or (505) 768-2000 ( Relay NM or 711), preferably three days before your visit .

Lost and Found
Inquire at the Security Office next to Administration for items that are lost and found.

Parking
Parking is ample and free.