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
- 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
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.
Download a flyer about the 2009 Free Fishing Clinics 
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 the ABQ BioPark's BioVan educational outreach program.
You can make special plans to ice skate or attend Holiday Nature Crafts. Many evenings feature live entertainment and the G-scale model railroad. The Shark Reef Cafe will also be open some evenings for special holiday dining.
Read more about the River of Lights.