Biopark Visitor Info & Tickets

What's New?

The ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden is now open daily to New Mexico BioPark Society members and non members. Tingley Beach is also now open to the public. The BioPark Zoo is open to members starting August 7 and to non-members starting August 12. The Aquarium remains closed until further notice. The Zoo and Botanic Garden will be closed on Mondays beginning August 17.

Visitors Must Purchase Tickets Online in Advance

To minimize face-to-face contact, tickets for the Botanic Garden and Zoo must be purchased online in advance. 

Timed Ticketing

To ensure social distancing between guests, we are limiting the number of timed tickets available each day. Guests will choose a time and date when they purchase tickets online and must arrive within a half-hour of that time.

New Mexico BioPark Society members will continue to receive complimentary admission to the BioPark, but must now reserve a “ticket” online in order to visit.

Our timed-entry tickets are available online through HoldMyTicket.com. For ticketing assistance over the phone, please call Hold My Ticket at 1-877-466-3404.

Safety Measures

• Restrooms will be available and will be cleaned and sanitized frequently.
• All BioPark staff will be required to wear face masks.
• All guests will be required to wear face masks per the executive order of the Governor of New Mexico. Wearing masks also helps protect our animals and staff.

Dining and Shopping

The garden and zoo shops will be open. 

Outdoor food and beverage options and outdoor kiosks for merchandise purchases will also be offered.

• You can order online here ahead of time from the Shark Reef Cafe for carry out or patio seating. 
• You can order online here ahead of time from the Cottonwood Cafe for carry out or patio seating.

Guests are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottles, as public water fountains will be turned off.

Aquarium and Indoor Areas Remain Closed

The ABQ BioPark Aquarium and any indoor habitats at the Garden and Zoo will remain closed during our initial reopening. These areas will reopen when it is safe to do so.

Areas that will remain closed during our first phase of reopening include: the Aquarium; indoor areas of the Botanic Garden including the Mediterranean and Desert Conservatories, Curandera Garden loop, BUGarium, Pollinator Pavilion and Children’s Fantasy Garden; and indoor areas of the Zoo including Penguin chill, reptile building, crocodile building and Life on a Limb. 

Botanic Garden Details

The Garden Walk, now available, is a 1-mile route through many of the most beautiful areas of the Botanic Garden, including the Festival Green, High Desert Rose Garden, Japanese Gardens, Heritage Farm, and walled gardens. Please note that the Fantasy Garden, Bugarium, Butterfly Pavillion, conservatories, and farm buildings remain closed until further notice. Estimated visit time is two hours. View a map of the Garden Walk.

Zoo Details

Starting August 12, visitors to the Zoo will encounter the Zoo Trek, a one-way, 1.3-mile one-way path through outdoor areas including the new Birds of the Islands exhibit, newly renovated habitats for Raptor Roost, the Cat Walk, elephants, Africa exhibits including gorillas, hippos and giraffes, and more.

Aquarium Details

The Aquarium is not yet open.

Tingley Beach Details

Tingley Beach is now open at limited capacity. The catch and release pond remains closed at this time.

More Details

More details about facility openings, closures and general information can be found here.

Garden Walk and Zoo Trek Pricing and Discount Information

Single Site Ticket Prices

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABQ BIOPARK IS CURRENTLY OFFERING A DISCOUNT ON THE PRICES BELOW TO NEW MEXICO RESIDENTS ONLY. ADULTS WILL RECEIVE $2 OFF ADMISSION WHILE YOUTH WILL RECEIVE $1 OFF.

Adults - $10 (New Mexico Residents*), $14.50 (Non-Residents)

Seniors (65+) - $5.50 (New Mexico Residents*), $7.50 (Non-Residents)

Youth (3-12) - $5 (New Mexico Residents*), $6 (Non-Residents)

Children (2 and under) and Members - Free