Botanic Garden
Welcome to the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Explore more than 1.5 miles of paths through formal and whimsical gardens designed to delight your senses.
The Travel Channel cites ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden as one of the top 12 in the country!
Upcoming Events
Visit the ABQ BioPark Calendar
Latest BioPark News
New Mexico BioPark Society launches new "Wild About You" video message service featuring zoo animals
Videos raise money for elephants, penguins and more.
Discover the BioPark Now Offering Virtual Field Trips
Educators will bring the Zoo, Botanic Garden and Aquarium to you with specialized presentations via Zoom
Tingley Ponds Freshly Stocked
New rainbow trout in the Children's Pond and Central Pond. More trout coming to the Catch and Release Pond in November.
Autumn Spice at the ABQ BioPark
Visitors will enjoy COVID-safe enhanced experiences on select days this October during Harvest Days at the Botanic Garden and Howl-o-ween Days at the Zoo.
ABQ BioPark Aquarium Reopening on Hold Due to State Health Orders
Visitors can return to other indoor spaces including Penguin Chill.
New Texas Horned Lizards
The lizards are part of a captive breeding and wild release program at the ABQ BioPark.
What’s New at the Aquarium
Aquarium features new river otter, frogfish exhibit and coral tank expansion.
ABQ BioPark to reopen Select Indoor Areas at the Zoo and Garden
BUGarium, Penguin Chill and reptiles opening with capacity limits.
After-School Camps for Children This Fall at the ABQ BioPark
Youth can learn about plants and animals at the Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden.
Special After-School Opportunities for Fall 2020 with Camp BioPark
Orangutan Update
Pixel is growing up, the entire group is learning new skills.
What's Animal Enrichment?
Learn more about the ways animal caretakers keep the ABQ BioPark's animals happy and healthy.
Celebrating Vultures at the Zoo
September 5 is Vulture Awareness Day.
ABQ BioPark Says Goodbye to Womona the Wombat
Womona was part of the Zoo family since 2010.
Birds of the Islands
Learn More About the Zoo’s Newest Exhibit.
Renovations to Seating and Shade at Tingley Beach
Staff repaired tables and added shade structures to help visitors stay cool during the summer.
Summer Baby Updates
Wolf pups and hyena cubs are growing up.
Animal Updates at the Zoo
Learn about new babies, exhibits and departures since March.
Mayor Tim Keller Reopens ABQ BioPark Zoo
Public welcomed back Wednesday, August 12, 2020.
Zoo Says Goodbye to Memala the Orangutan
At 50, she was the oldest ape at the Zoo and the second oldest orangutan in an AZA-accredited facility.
New Evening Dining Options in Botanic Garden
Dine on the festival green with food from the Shark Reef Cafe.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden Adjusts Hours
Garden will expand morning hours, reduce afternoon hours and add evening options, discounts will be offered.
Comings and Goings at the Heritage Farm
Farm says goodbye to Rocky the steer, welcomes 6 new Navajo churro sheep.
Turtle Power!
The ABQ BioPark welcomes two sets of turtle hatchlings.
Fun Facts About Five Snakes
Meet some of the Zoo's superb slithering serpents in honor of World Snake Day.
BUGarium Beetle-Mania
Staff is making progress with rearing a variety of beetle species.
ABQ BioPark Aquatic Conservation Facility Collects more than 100,000 Silvery Minnow Eggs this Spring
Eggs collected to help with breeding efforts for the endangered fish.
ABQ BioPark Welcomes 7 Baby Lobos
This is the second litter for Kawi and Ryder.
While You've Been Away
The ABQ BioPark has made a number of upgrades over the last two months.
Camp BioPark Updates for Summer 2020
Learn what to expect at Camp BioPark this summer.