Albuquerque Biological Park Calendar of Events

November 2008

Featured Events

• Brown Bag Lecture at the Aquarium - November 1 and 6
• Free Fishing Clinic at Tingley Beach - November 8
• Aquarium Overnight - November 14/15
• 12th Annual River of Lights - November 29 - December 30

 

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Brown Bag Lecture at the Aquarium. top

Saturday, November 1 and Thursday, November 6, 12:45 to 1:30pm.

Topic and speaker: To be announced

Since 1994, informal Brown Bag seminars have been offered on a monthly basis to BioPark employees, volunteers, their guests and visitors.  Topics include plant and animal themes relevant to the BioPark, and presenters may be BioPark staff or field experts.  The same monthly seminar is offered twice--on different days--to give as many people as possible the opportunity to attend.  When the Brown Bag is held at the Rio Grande Zoo, it is included with regular zoo admission.  When it is held at the Aquarium/Botanic Garden, admission is not required.  For more information, call BioPark education at 764-6245. 

 

FREE Fishing Clinic at Tingley Beach.

Saturday, November 8, 10:00am to 12:00pm top

Location: Tent on lawn near train station.

With support from New Mexico Trout and the BioPark's Fishing Guide volunteers, this FREE Fishing Clinic will be offered at Tingley Beach every month on the second Saturday. Instruction may include basic fly-tying methods, fly-rod casting techniques, fishing etiquette, effective 'catch and release' practices and enhancement of advanced skills. Equipment and supplies are available for use during the clinic on a first come, first served basis and are free of charge.

Participants are welcome, however, to bring their own gear. In addition, Tingley Outfitters provides basic equipment for purchase inside the train station.

 

Aquarium Overnight top

Friday, November 14, 7:00pm through 8:00am Saturday, November 15

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. Call (505) 848-7180 for more information and to pre-register (required).

 

12th Annual River of Lights top

November 29 - December 30, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

From November 29 through December 30 (closed Dec. 24 & 25), 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. All sculptures and displays are designed and constructed by Albuquerque BioPark artists and craftsmen.

 

 

Gates open at 6:00pm and close at 9:00pm. On-site ticket sales start at 5:30pm and end promptly at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $6 for adults; $2 for children 3-12. There are no senior discounts. No charge for children two and younger. Advance tickets may be purchased from any BioPark cashier or buy tickets online courtesy of the New Mexico BioPark Society. No telephone orders, please. For additional information about River of Lights, please call (505) 764-6212.

 

• On December 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 only, visitors may park at the Heritage Farm parking lot, and purchase tickets and enter River of Lights at the Cider Barn.

• Visitors can enjoy live entertainment from a variety of local choirs, participate in Holiday Nature Crafts programs, purchase hot food and beverages on site and find a unique holiday gift. 

• The G-scale model railroad at the Botanic Garden will operate from 6:00 to 8:30pm Wednesdays through Sundays through Dec. 30.  

• The Shark Reef Cafe will be open for evening holiday dining Dec. 11 - 23 and Dec. 26 - 30. Call (505) 848-7182 for information or to make reservations for Supper with Santa. (Call 764-6212 for general information about the River of Lights event.)

                                              
River of Lights began in 1997 as a fund raising project sponsored by the New Mexico Zoological Society. Proceeds from River of Lights help support the Albuquerque Biological Park's BioVan educational outreach program. The BioVan curriculum teaches about the Rio Grande and the native plants and animals that depend on it for existence. BioVan outreach visits to Albuquerque elementary schools are free of charge. Thank you to the following River of Lights sponsors: