Albuquerque Biological Park Calendar of Events
July 2009 |
Featured Events
- Twilight Tour at the Zoo - July 7
- Summer Nights - July 9
- Tarantula Brown Bag Lecture at the Aquarium/Garden - July 9 and 11
- Zoo Music -July 10
- Zoo Closes at 12:00 noon for Mayor's Charity Gala
- July 11
- No Combo ticket sales on July 11; No train service on July 11
- Muddy River String Band plays at Heritage Farm - July 11
- Free Fishing Clinic - July 11
- Summer Discovery Day at Zoo - July 12
- Night Walk at the Botanic Garden - July 14
- Horticulture Volunteer Orientation - July 15
- Summer Nights - July 16
- Zoo Music - July 17
- Dragonfly Festival at the Garden - July 18
- Bosque Moonlight Hike - July 21
- Summer Nights - July 23
- Summer Discovery Day at Aquarium - July 26
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Twilight Tour at the Zoo
Tuesday, July 7, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $10 adults, $6 youth (ages 3-12) and seniors (65 and older). All ages welcome.
Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at twilight! After dinner at home, observe interesting animal behavior while taking a tour of the Zoo in a small group led by your personal guide. (Please note that not all animals are out at night.) Tours start promptly at 6:30pm and will occur rain or shine. Meet at the front of the zoo.
Limited space available. Pre-registration is required. Call (505) 764-6214 for more information or to register.
Summer Nights Concert Series
Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23
Summer Nights musical concerts feature local and regional talent in the beautiful setting of the Botanic Garden every Thursday evening June through mid-August.
2009 Summer Nights Performers
Date |
Performer |
Genre |
|---|---|---|
| July 9 | Infamous Stringdusters | New Bluegrass |
| July 16 | The Chris Dracup Band | Funk/Blues |
| July 23 | Sam & Ruby | Folk/Blues |
Gates open: 6:00pm
Both the Aquarium and Garden are open from 6:00-9:00pm. The Heritage Farm is open 6:00-8:00pm. Enjoy yoga in the Japanese Garden from 6:00-6:50. The PNM Butterfly Pavilion is not open for Summer Nights concerts.
Concert: 7:00-9:00pm
Ticket prices: $8 for adults, $4 for seniors (65+), $2 for children (3-12). Children 2 and younger admitted free. Tickets for New Mexico BioPark Society members are half-off regular prices.
Seating: General lawn seating. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Purchase tickets: Online or from any Botanic Garden cashier, in advance or on the night of the concert. No telephone orders taken. Ticket sales begin May 15.
Food: Purchase from vendors or bring in your own.
Beer and Wine: Available to purchase on-site. You may not bring in your own.
Tarantula Brown Bag Lecture at Aquarium & Garden
Thursday, July 9 and Saturday, July 11, 12:45-1:30pm
Topic: Terrific Tarantulas
Speaker: Ralph Charlton, PhD, Curator of Invertebrates
Far from the monsters they're depicted as in movies, tarantulas are fascinating, harmless, long-lived creatures that are vital components of desert ecosystems. In this presentation, Ralph will debunk some tarantula myths, discuss the biology of tarantulas and provide an overview of his current research, which focuses on describing and classifying our poorly known native tarantulas. After the presentation, attendees can interact with live tarantulas and a few of their gnarly relatives including vinegaroons, Jerusalem crickets, and wind scorpions.
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.
Zoo Music Concert Series
Fridays, July 10 and 17
Zoo Music showcases regional, national and international talent playing a variety of music, including country Latin rock, Afro-Cuban, Celtic, bluegrass, Cajun and pop-rock.
2009 Zoo Music Performers
Date |
Performer |
Genre |
|---|---|---|
| July 10 | Trout Fishing in America | Kids/Family |
| July 17 | The Steep Canyon Rangers | Bluegrass |
Gates open: 6:00 pm
Concert: 7:00-9:00 pm
Animal Exhibits open: until 8:00pm
Ticket prices: $8 for adults, $4 for seniors (65+), $2 for children (3-12). Children 2 and younger admitted free. Tickets for New Mexico BioPark Society members are half-off regular prices.
Seating: General lawn seating. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Purchase tickets: Online or from any Zoo cashier. May be purchased in advance or the night of the concert. No telephone orders taken. Ticket sales begin May 15.
Food: Purchase from vendors or bring in your own.
Beer and Wine: Available to purchase on-site. You may not bring in your own.
Muddy River String Band plays at Heritage Farm
Saturday, July 11, 11:00am-1:00pm
The Muddy River String Band is an Albuquerque-based band that plays an eclectic mix of Americana. They are the winners of the Southwest Traditional and Bluegrass Music Association’s 2008 Santa Fe Festival Bluegrass Band Competition.
"From folk to blues, bluegrass to old-time, we play what we like. Our unusual instrumentation includes the hammered dulcimer and the 'cello. Our music is bright and energetic, with the occasional moody tune. We have lots of fun playing, and we want you to have a fun time too!"
The concert is included with admission and will take place at the Botanic Garden's Heritage Farm. For more information, please call (505) 848-7180.
Free Fishing Clinic
Saturday, July 11, 10:00am-12:00pm
Visit the event tent at Tingley Beach to learn more about fly-fishing and fly-tying, fishing etiquette, catch & release practices, and how to “catch the big one”. Tingley Beach Fishing Guides will be on-hand to teach and share fishing tips. Equipment and supplies are available for use during the clinic free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
Participants are welcome to bring their own gear as well. In addition, Tingley Outfitters provides basic equipment for purchase inside the Tingley Train Station.
Summer Discovery Day at the Zoo
Sunday, July 12, 10:00am-2:00pm
Learn about animals as you visit special summer Discovery Stations around the Zoo. For more information, please call (505)764-6214.
What are Summer Discovery Days? On select Saturdays and Sundays this summer, visit the Zoo, Aquarium or Botanic Garden to learn more about the plants and animals on exhibit. Each day has a different theme, so you can keep on learning all summer long!
Discover more!
Botanic Garden Discovery Day: July 18
Aquarium Discovery Day: July 26
Botanic Garden Night Walk
Tuesday, July 14, 7:30-9:00 pm
Cost: $6 adults, $4 youth (ages 3-12) and seniors (65 and older). All ages welcome.
Explore the Garden under the light of the moon! Bring your family and explore the wonders of nightfall as you walk on a guided tour through the Garden in search of night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals and night pollinators.
Limited space available. Pre-registration is required. Call (505) 848-7180 for more information or to register.
Horticulture Volunteer Training
Wednesday, July 15, 9:30am-12:00pm
Horticulture Volunteers assist the BioPark horticulture staff with routine garden maintenance and special plant projects. Open to volunteers ages 16 and up. For more information, please call (505) 764-6245.
Dragonfly Festival at the Botanic Garden
Saturday, July 18, 10:00am-2:00pm
The dragonfly is one of the largest, most ancient insects on earth, and New Mexico has well over 100 species of them. Come find out more about this buzzing beast's life cycle, habitat, food preferences and how they help us humans out. See wild dragonflies up close, make a craft or just hang out by the water observing. Included with regular admission.
The Dragonfly Festival is just one of the Summer Discovery Days at the BioPark this season! What are Summer Discovery Days? On select Saturdays and Sundays this summer, visit the Zoo, Aquarium or Botanic Garden to learn more about the plants and animals on exhibit. Each day has a different theme, so you can keep on learning all summer long!
Discover more!
- Zoo Discovery Day: July 12
- Aquarium Discovery Day: July 26
Bosque Moonlight Hike at Tingley Beach
Tuesday, July 21, 7:00-8:30pm
Cost: $6 adults, $4 youth (ages 3-12) and seniors (65 and older).
All ages welcome.
Discover the active night life of the bosque on this guided tour. You’ll travel to the bosque wetlands to look for bats, hoot for owls and search for other nocturnal animals. Bring your flashlight and your sense of adventures as we hike through the woods. Tour begins at the Tingley Beach train station.
Limited space available. Pre-registration is required. Call (505) 848-7180 for more information or to register.
Summer Discovery Day at the Aquarium
Sunday, July 26, 10:00am-2:00pm
Learn more about the ocean and its inhabitants as you visit special summer Discovery Stations around the Aquarium. For more information, please call (505) 848-7180.
What are Summer Discovery Days? On select Saturdays and Sundays this summer, visit the Zoo, Aquarium or Botanic Garden to learn more about the plants and animals on exhibit. Each day has a different theme, so you can keep on learning all summer long!
Discover more!
Zoo Discovery Day: July 12
Botanic Garden Discovery Day: July 18