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
Spring Baby Boom at the BioPark
Learn about the ABQ BioPark's newest additions.
ABQ BioPark Predators
The ABQ BioPark is home to a variety of predators - some you'd expect, but others may surprise you!
July 2018 Newsletter
News, features, events and birthdays at the ABQ BioPark.
Otters Grand Opening
ABQ BioPark visitors can now view river otters Chaos and Mayhem at the Aquarium.
Zoo Music, Summer Nights Start This Week
JeeZ LaWeeZ, Enter the Haggis kick off a diverse lineup of bands this summer at the ABQ BioPark.
June 2018 Newsletter
News, features, events and birthdays at the ABQ BioPark.
Scientific Research at the ABQ BioPark
Zoos and aquariums are becoming increasingly important contributors to scientific knowledge about species and the ABQ BioPark is no exception.
Building on an International Partnership
ABQ BioPark staff return to Abidjan zoo, go to the field for the first time to work with wild crocodiles.
Unlikely Pollinators
Giraffes help pollinate trees on the African savanna.
Find Out What Goes "Bump" in the Night at the ABQ BioPark
Tickets for evening summer tours at the Botanic Garden, Zoo and Tingley Beach now available online.
Orangutan "Reese" Moves to Audubon Zoo
Move is part of a Species Survival Plan recommendation.
It's a (big) BOY!
Rozie the elephant gives birth to healthy calf, mother and baby bonding behind the scenes before public debut
May 2018 Newsletter
News, features, events and birthdays at the ABQ BioPark.
New Guided Tours at the Botanic Garden
Explore the plants and animals of the Japanese Garden, Heritage Farm and Curandera Garden during hour-long tours.
ABQ BioPark Summer Music Artists and Dates Announced
Zoo Music and Summer Nights to liven up summer evenings in Albuquerque.
New Weedy Sea Dragons at the Aquarium
Come visit the ABQ BioPark's newest resident.
ABQ BioPark Elephant Has a New Home at the Oregon Zoo
Samson the Asian elephant has joined the Oregon Zoo herd.
ABQ BioPark Offers Free Passes
Library card holders can "check out" tickets to the Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden
Fast Facts About Apes
It's the Great Ape-ril at the ABQ BioPark - join us for activities throughout the month. Here are some things you may not know about apes!
Penguins Feel the Heat
Penguin species exist in delicate balance within their ecosystems and climate change can disrupt their lives in complicated ways.
April 2018 Newsletter
News, features, events and birthdays at the ABQ BioPark.
Wildlife Rescues in Costa Rica
The Jaguar Rescue Center Foundation and The Ara Project are gems along Costa Rica's Caribbean coast.
Green Initiatives at the ABQ BioPark
Elimination of plastic bags, eco-friendly straws among several ways the BioPark is greening up.
Zoo Partners With TriCore Reference Laboratories for Elephant Prenatal Care
Regular blood draws help ensure calf and mom are healthy.
"Hey, Why's the Water Green?"
Tingley Beach's ponds are carefully managed using biological processes.
Partnership to Fight Wildlife Trafficking
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums partners with U.S. Wildlife Trafficking Alliance.
New Vulture Chick at the Zoo
Baby is part of a Species Survival Plan.
A Lotta Otter Fun
Chaos and Mayhem are getting ready for their new home.
Choo choo!
Meet the Zoo's lead train driver, Greg Gensen.
Re-purposed Poaching Snare Program
The ABQ BioPark is partnering with Catching Hope to conserve the endangered saola.