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BioPark Beginnings Hippo

Camp BioPark for Preschoolers

Registration is open for BioPark Beginnings classes!

Parents and children will learn about nature together through movement, story, song and actions.

Have fun together with activities at the Zoo, Botanic Garden and Aquarium that are designed to inspire creativity and wonder!

 

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BioPark Beginnings

Year-round opportunities to explore nature at the BioPark with your child. 

Where

Bi-weekly classes alternate between the Zoo, Aquarium, Tingley Beach and Botanic Garden. Six classes offered total, all across the ABQ BioPark.

Spring 2023 Times

Fridays 10-11 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Classes occur every other week for 6 weeks

 

Spring 2023 Dates

January 20: Zig-Zagging at the Zoo

February: Aquarium Aquatics        

February 17: Growing, Gargling and Galloping at the Garden

March 3: Zipping around the Zoo

March 17: Applauding at the Aquarium  

March 31: Garden Gifts

We will rotate between the Zoo, Botanic Garden and Aquarium each week. See the schedule above for dates and locations.

Ages

3-6 (children must be accompanied by adult)

Cost

  • $90 for one child and one adult for all 6 weeks
    Add $80 to include up to two additional children
    10 percent discount for NMBPS members

Member Discount: NM BioPark Society members receive a 10-percent discount. Must provide membership information at time of registration.

Registration

Group size is limited. Pre-registration is required, and participation is reserved only upon receipt of payment. 

Registration links coming soon!

BioPark Beginnings FAQs

What to Wear and Bring

Clothes to move and make a mess in, water and a snack if you get hungry. BioPark doodling journal (paper and markers or a pencil).

Refund Policy

Refunds are given if requested at least two weeks prior to the start of the first day of class, minus a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be given if requested within the two weeks prior to the first day of class or once classes begin.