Albuquerque Biological Park Calendar of Events
June 2010 |
Featured Events
- BioPark Nature Guide Training - June 1 & 2
- Conservation Camp Counselor Orientation - June 3
- Brown Bag Lecture at Zoo - June 3 & 5
- Touchpool Training - June 4
- Free Fishing Clinic - June 6
- Roar and Snore - June 5/6
- Camp BioPark - Starts June 7
- Twilight Tour at Zoo - June 8
- World Ocean Day - June 10
- Sustainable Seafood Festival - June 10
- Free Fishing Clinic - June 12
- National Get Outdoors Day at Tingley Beach - June 12
- Botanic Garden Night Walk- June 15
- Horticulture Volunteer Orientation - June 16
- Summer Nights Concert - June 17
- Aquarium-Botanic Garden Greeter Training - June 17
- Zoo Music Concert - June 18
- Summer Discovery Day at Aquarium - June 19
- Summer Discovery Day at Zoo - June 20
- Father's Day Fiesta at Zoo - June 20
- Bosque Moonlight Hike -June 22
- Zoo Greeter Training - June 24
- Summer Nights Concert - June 24
- Zoo Music Concert - June 25
- Pollinator Celebration at Botanic Garden - June 26
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BioPark Nature Guide Training
Monday & Tuesday , June 1 & 2, 9:30am-3:30pm
Location to be announced.
Shark teeth and skin, porcupine quills and secret plant smells are just a few of the interesting items used to excite visitors about nature in the discovery areas at the Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden. These stations are staffed by teens ages 14 and older and overseen by adult team captains.
For more information, please call (505) 764-6245.
Conservation Camp Counselor Orientation
Wednesday, June 3
Location and time to be announced.
Each teen Conservation Camp Counselor volunteer is paired with a lead teacher to assist with Camp BioPark classes at the Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden or Tingley Beach. Teens who are age 16 or older, love nature and children and are able to commit to at least two full weeks of the summer will love this job!
For more information, please call (505) 764-6245.
Brown Bag Lecture at the Zoo
Thursday, June 4 and Saturday, June 6, 12:45pm-1:30pm
Topic: To be announced
Speaker: To be announced
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.
Touchpool Training
Tuesday, June 4, 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.
New Mexico Free Fishing Day
Saturday, June 5, Sunrise to Sunset
NO LICENSE REQUIRED FOR THIS DAY ONLY! All fishing-folks are invited to come out to Tingley Beach for National Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 6!
Check here later this spring to learn about the activities planned for Free Fishing Day.
Roar and Snore
Saturday-Sunday, June 5, 6:30pm-9:00am
This will be the 6th annual “Roar and Snore” Girl Scout night at the Rio Grande Zoo! Girls will pitch a tent in the grassy area and enjoy the night sounds of the animals around them. Girls will learn about conservation efforts in place throughout the animal kingdom. Girls will have time to explore the Zoo and earn the Roar and Snore patch. The evening entertainment will be a Girl Scout sing along and skits. Sunday morning ends with a friendship circle around the park.
The $30 fee includes evening snack, breakfast and patch. A portion of the fee benefits the New Mexico BioPark Society. Sign up for this event early since only 1,000 can attend. To register, complete the Troop or Individual registration form and return to the Girl Scout Program/Service Center of Albuquerque.
Girl scouts can get the registration form from their Troop Leader or by calling the Girl Scouts of Chaparral Council at 343-1040.
Camp BioPark begins at all BioPark facilities.
Monday, June 7 - 30
Calling all nature-loving kids! Camp BioPark is designed to inspire children's awareness of nature and the plants and animals that make each habitat unique. We strive to teach science in an engaging atmosphere through active, hands-on activities.
Learn more about Camp BioPark.
Pre-registration is required and class sizes are limited. Check back for date when registration begins.
Twilight Tour of the Zoo
Tuesday, June 8, 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: To be announced. 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.
World Ocean Day
Thursday, June 10 , 12:00pm-4:00pm
Whether you live along the coast or far inland, each one of us is connected to the world's ocean. Created in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, World Ocean Day is an opportunity each year to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea.
Come to the Aquarium to discover the wealth of diverse and beautiful ocean creatures and habitats, how our daily actions affect them and how we are all interconnected. Call (505) 848-7180 for more information.
To download a handy wallet card listing good seafood choices, go to the Seafood Watch Site 
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Sustainable Seafood Festival
Thursday, June 10, 2010, 6:00pm-9:00pm
The Sustainable Seafood Festival is back! If you love seafood and the oceans, this is the event to attend. Guests will sample a variety of delicious seafood recipes, listen to a Southwest funk band, watch a film and stroll through the aquarium--all while learning how to choose seafood that will help preserve the health of our ocean wildlife and avoid seafood that may prove harmful to the ocean's health.
People once thought that ocean fisheries could never be exhausted, but they were wrong. Increased demand for seafood and the growth of destructive fishing practices have had a profound effect on the health of the oceans. Today, nearly 70% of the world's fisheries are considered either fully fished or over fished. Aproximately 30 million tons of fish, sharks, marine mammals, sea turtles and seabirds die each year as by-catch--animals caught accidentally and discarded dead or dying. We can all make a difference and change the future of the ocean! Come find out how you can help.
Check back for ticket prices and additional event information.
Free Fishing Clinic
Saturday, June 12, 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.
National Get Outdoors Day at Tingley Beach
Saturday, June 12, 10:00am-2:00pm
Need a good excuse to play outside? Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day at Tingley Beach on Saturday, June 12th!
National Get Outdoors Day will feature a climbing wall, GPS/Orienteering, a fishing clinic, Junior Ranger programs, guided bosque hikes and much more. You can even win an on-site drawing for outdoor-themed prizes. NGO Day flyer 
This is free, outdoor fun for the whole family!
This event is a partnership between the City of Albuquerque's BioPark and the following groups:
- City of Albuquerque's Open Space Division
- New Mexico Game & Fish
- New Mexico State Parks
- U.S. Forest Service
- National Wildlife Federation
- National Park Service
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Public Lands Interpretive Association
- Bureau of Land Management's National System of Public Lands
Botanic Garden Night Walk
Tuesday, June 15, 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 Orientation
Wednesday, June 16, 9:30am-12:00 noon
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.
Aquarium/Botanic Garden Greeter Training
Thursday, June 17, 9:30am-3:30pm
Greeters act as hosts and hostesses for the BioPark, welcoming visitors and school groups. If you enjoy talking with people, this is the job for you! Open to ages 18 and up. For more information, please call (505) 764-6245.
Summer Nights Concert Series
Thursdays, June 17 & 24
Summer Nights musical concerts feature local and regional talent in the beautiful setting of the Botanic Garden every Thursday evening in June and July.
2010 Summer Nights Performers
Date |
Performer |
Genre |
|---|---|---|
| June 17 | Rye Creek Band | Celtic/Eclectic |
| June 24 | TBA |
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: To be announced.
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. Online tickets will go on sale around 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.
Zoo Music Concert Series
Fridays, June 18 & 25
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.
2010 Zoo Music Performers
Date |
Performer |
Genre |
|---|---|---|
| June 18 | TBA | |
| June 25 | TBA |
Gates open: 6:00 pm
Concert: 7:00-9:00 pm
Animal Exhibits open: until 8:00pm
Ticket prices: To be announced
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. Online tickets will go on sale around 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.
Summer Discovery Day at the Aquarium
Saturday, June 19, 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!
Aquarium Discovery Days: June 19 & July 31
Zoo Discovery Days: June 20 & July 24
Summer Discovery Day at the Zoo
Sunday, June 20, 10:00am-2:00pm
Visit Discovery Stations throughout the Zoo to learn about the amazing wildlife from the continent of Asia. One of ourfeatured species is the Asian elephant. Visit the elephant exhibit to learn all about these endangered animals and what zoos are doing to help ensure their survival.
Asia is also home to other amazing species, such as the elusive red panda, the powerful snow leopard, the world’s biggest lizard – the Komodo dragon--and the beautiful wrinkled hornbill. These animals and more can all be found at the Rio Grande Zoo, and educators will be present to teach you about them. All activities are included with regular admission. 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!
Aquarium Discovery Days: June 19 & July 31
Zoo Discovery Days: June 20 & July 24
Father's Day Fiesta at the Zoo
Sunday, June 20, 1:00-5:00pm
Bring Dad to listen to some great Latin music and have a wild time! There will be exhibits by local businesses and prize giveaways. The Father's Day event is included with regular admission.
Check back for more information on activities and performers.
The Father's Day Fiesta is co-sponsored by:
Bosque Moonlight Hike
Tuesday, June 22, 7:00-8:30 pm
Cost: To be announced.
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.
Zoo Greeter Training
Thursday, June 24, 9:30am-3:30pm
Greeters act as hosts and hostesses for the BioPark, welcoming visitors and school groups. If you enjoy talking with people, this is the job for you! Open to ages 18 and up. For more information, please call (505) 764-6245.
Pollinator Celebration at Botanic Garden
Saturday, June 26, 10:00am-2:00pm
Did you know that almost 90% of flowering plants depend on animals for pollination? There are about 200,000 species of animals which act as pollinators.
Visit the Rio Grande Botanic Garden to learn about the fascinating jobs of bees, birds, bats, beetles, butterflies and other important pollinators. You’ll also learn how to attract pollinators to your own garden and discover the connection between your food and pollinators from around the world.
Special activities for children will take place under the garden tent. For more information, please call (505) 848-7180.