Tingley Beach
Enjoy fishing, boating, picnics and hiking just minutes from downtown Albuquerque near the Rio Grande.
Located adjacent to the Rio Grande Bosque, Tingley Beach consists of three fishing ponds that are open to the public, free of charge. All anglers are required to have a New Mexico fishing license. You can purchase a fishing license here. Game and Fish representatives and/or ABQ BioPark Security will be monitoring for license compliance.
Tingley Beach also offers wildlife watching, paths for running and walking, and boating opportunities.
Please be respectful of other users, the environment and waterfowl by observing Tingley Beach rules and regulations.
Fishing
Anglers ages 12+ need a valid NM fishing license. Admission to the ponds is free.
- Fish from dawn to dusk!
- Read the latest fishing report
- Central Pond
- Catch & Release Pond
- Children's Pond
Explore, Boat, Relax
Pack a picnic and enjoy the outdoors.
Upcoming Events
Visit the ABQ BioPark Calendar
Latest BioPark News
Teachers from New Mexico Schools Converge to Learn about Incorporating Ocean Science into the Classroom
Workshop organized by ABQ BioPark and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Snow Day!
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The ABQ BioPark Goes Wild
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Adults-Only Aquarium Overnight
Come Sleep Among the Fishes this March.
Learn More About Home Gardening and Vineyards
The ABQ BioPark offers two new workshop series at the Botanic Garden.
ABQ BioPark Announces Loss of Komodo Dragon
18-year-old Sunny had age-related kidney failure.
Winter Fire Colors Show Heats Things Up
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Mayor Tim Keller Welcomes Male Giraffe Baby at ABQ BioPark
Mother Niara and son Neelix doing well.
Aquarium Overnights Are Back
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ABQ BioPark Says Goodbye to Onca
20-year-old jaguar humanely euthanized.
Otters Make Themselves at Home
After about 6 months in their new exhibit, Chaos and Mayhem are thriving.
New Lobo Arrives Via Specially Chartered Flight
Mexican Wolf Part of Recovery Program.
ABQ BioPark releases 48,000 Rio Grande silvery minnows this fall
Conservation program at the ABQ BioPark is in its 18th year.
2018 in Review
It's been an incredibly busy year at the ABQ BioPark
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People can buy for Zoo residents through the ABQ BioPark's Amazon wish lists.
New Snow Leopard
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Giraffe Calf Euthanized
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New Tasmanian Devils at the ABQ BioPark
Public can now see two new brothers at the Zoo.
Home Gardening Tips: Fall and Winter
Learn some tips from the ABQ BioPark's gardening pros.
Fall and Winter Busy for Gardeners
It may seem like the “off” season, but ABQ BioPark horticulture staff members are busy bees during the cooler months.
Zoo Welcomes 3 New Cheetahs
Year-Old Brothers arrive to Albuquerque from the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas.
Ghost Ranch Restoration Project
ABQ BioPark staff volunteer their time for conservation work at Ghost Ranch in northern New Mexico.
Animal Wellbeing is Our Number One Priority
ABQ BioPark prioritizes mental and physical health when caring for animals.
Baby Hyenas Now at the Zoo
First-time parents Smilla and Dubu welcome twins.
Shelldon Makes a Big Move
Rescue turtle can now be viewed in the Atlantic Coral Reef tank, and will return to the ocean in October.
Ivory Coast Zookeepers Visit ABQ BioPark
View some of the highlights of the two-week visit from our friends from West Africa.
Grand Opening of Butterflies and Bees Exhibit
Revamped Butterfly Pavilion at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden to include more than 40 species of native pollinators.
ABQ BioPark Hosts Four Zookeepers from the Ivory Coast
Two-week exchange is part of a multi-year international crocodile conservation partnership.
New Curator of Plants Brings Fresh Ideas
Maria Thomas wants to bring conservation, community to the forefront in her new position.
Zoo Welcomes Another Cute—But Gravely Endangered—Face
Albuquerque’s new Guam kingfisher chick bolsters the genetic pool of the species, which is extinct in the wild.