Albuquerque Biological Park Calendar of Events
February 2010
Featured Events
- Winter Fire Colors Show - continues through February 28
- Insect Volunteer Training - February 11
- Valentine's Day at the Zoo and Aquarium - February 14
- Winter Wool Festival - February 20
- Aquarium Overnight - February 26-27
- Touchpool Volunteer Training - February 27
- Kids' Fishing Fair - February 27
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Winter Fire Colors at the Botanic Garden
Saturday, January 9-Sunday, February 28, 9:00am-5:00pm
Visit the Mediterranean Conservatory for a floral display of hot colors sure to warm up the cold days of winter.
Insect Volunteer Training
Thursday, February 11, 9:30am-3:30pm
Teach in Albuquerque elementary schools about insects and other arthropods. Training includes information on arthropod biology and animal handling.
Valentine's Day at the Zoo and Aquarium
Sunday, 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.
Winter Wool Festival at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden
Saturday, February 20, 10:00am-2:00pm
Join us at the Heritage Farm to celebrate the connections between plants, animals and people! Watch artisans at work, learn about natural dyes made from plants and follow the process used to turn Navajo Churro sheep wool into sweaters and blankets.
Winter Wool Festival included with admission. For more information, call (505) 848-7180.
Aquarium Overnight
Friday-Saturday, February 26-27, 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: $30/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.
Touchpool Volunteer Training
Thursday, February 27, 9:30am-3:30pm
Introduce visitors to sharks, stingrays, horseshoe crabs, sea urchins and other fascinating animals as you teach about marine habitats. Must be 16 or older.
For more information, please call (505) 848-7180.
Kids' Fishing Fair at Tingley Beach
Saturday, February 27, 10:00am-2:00pm
Children will learn all about fishing by visiting fun and interactive Discovery Stations.
For more information, please call (505) 248-8514.