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to the Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden.
For special event tickets, please follow the event link to find out where to buy tickets.
Save with a Membership from the New Mexico BioPark Society, or find out about available discounts.
Concerts at the BioPark
Zoo Music showcases regional, national and international talent playing a variety of music, including country Latin rock, Afro-Cuban, Celtic, bluegrass, Cajun and pop-rock.
Summer Nights musical concerts highlight local and regional talent in the beautiful ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden.
Go Wild! Benefit Concerts feature well-known artists. Past performers include Ziggy Marley, Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Chris Isaak and Leon Russell.
Mother's Day Concert at the Zoo is included with regular admission and features the New Mexico Philharmonic.
Father's Day Fiesta at the Zoo includes Latin music, local businesses and prize giveaways.
Evening Events
Pre-registration is required.
Aquarium Overnights - Sleep next to the sharks on this special adventure.
Rock the Boat: Sustainable Seafood Festival - Sample eco-friendly seafood dishes prepared by some of Albuquerque’s premier restaurants.
Twilight Tours at the Zoo - Observe interesting animal behaviors on a guided tour.
Night Walks at the Botanic Garden - Find night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals and night pollinators on this guided tour.
Bosque Moonlight Hikes - Search the bosque wetlands for bats, owls, and other nocturnal animals on this guided tour.
Daily Activities
Spring
May
Orchid Show and Sale
May 3 - 5
Learn the truth about common animal myths at discovery stations around the Zoo. Learn more
28th Annual Run for the Zoo
Sunday, May 5
Run, walk or stroll in the New Mexico BioPark Society's annual fundraiser. Learn more
National Public Gardens Day
Friday, May 10
Experts share information about growing plants in the Southwest. Learn more
Bonsai Show
Saturday - Sunday, May 11 - 12
Celebrate Mother's Day with the Botanic Garden's final spring show. Miniature piñon, juniper and mahogany trees decorate the Showroom. Learn more
Mother's Day Concert
Sunday, May 12
Celebrate Mother's Day at the Zoo with a special concert by the New Mexico Philharmonic. The concert begins at 2 p.m. and lawn seating is available in the park. Learn more
International Migratory Bird Day
Sunday, May 12 at the Zoo AND Saturday, May 18 at the Botanic Garden
Find out how birds survive incredible migratory journeys. Explore discovery stations and hands-on activities. Learn more
Summer
June
Backyard Garden Train Show
Saturday - Sunday, June 1 - 2
Learn how to bring backyard garden to life with the motion and sounds of miniature, G-scale trains. Learn more
National Fishing Day
Saturday, June 1
NO LICENSE REQUIRED FOR THIS DAY ONLY! Enjoy special activities and discovery stations in the morning. Free fly-fishing lessons available for children ages 15 and under. Learn more
Camp BioPark Begins
A summer of adventure begins today for students pre-K through grade 9 at the Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden. Learn more
World Oceans Day at the Aquarium
Thursday, June 6
We are all connected to the world's ocean. Discover how our actions affect its beautiful and diverse creatures. Learn more
Rock the Boat: Sustainable Seafood Festival
Thursday, June 6
Sample delicious and eco-friendly seafood prepared by some of Albuquerque's finest restaurants. This fundraiser will be filled with music under the stars, cooking demos, wine sampling and education stations. Learn more
Father's Day Fiesta
Sunday, June 16
Bring Dad to listen to great Latin music and have a wild time for Dia de los Padres! Learn more
Pollinator Celebration
Saturday, June 22
Learn about the fascinating jobs of bees, birds, bats, beetles, butterflies and other important pollinators. Learn more
July
Half-Price Weekend
Saturday - Sunday, July 20 - 21
Tickets to the Zoo or the Aquarium and Botanic Garden are 50% off this weekend. Learn more
Dragonfly Festival
Saturday, July 20
See dragonflies up-close at the Dragonfly Sanctuary Pond. Learn about the life cycles, habitat and favorite foods of these aerial acrobats. Learn more
Shark Discovery Day
Saturday, July 27
Kick-off Shark Week at the Aquarium. Learn about sharks' amazing adaptations, keen senses and important roles in ocean ecosystems at discovery stations. Learn more
August
New Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, August 1
Interested in volunteering in the BioPark? Attend this informative session to learn how you can participate. Learn more
Feast with the Beasts
Friday, August 16
A special thank you to BioPark Members. This fun evening features music, magicians and face painting. Learn more
African Violet Show
Saturday - Sunday, August 24 - 25
Display and sale of African violets at the Botanic Garden's Heritage Farm. Learn more
Fall
September
International Vulture Awareness Day
Saturday, September 7
Visit the aviaries in the Africa area to learn more about these bald birds, how biologists study them and why they need your help. Learn more
Fall Fiesta of Flowers Show
September 16 through the first freeze
Enjoy bursting floral displays before winter's chills arrive. Learn more
An Ikebana Autumn Show
Saturday - Sunday, September 21 - 22
View local artists' arrangements and discover the subtle allure of this Japanese art at the Botanic Garden. Learn more
Rose Exhibition and Sale
Saturday - Sunday, September 28 - 29
Enjoy the colors, smells and mysteries of roses in the Botanic Garden's Heritage Farm. Learn more
October
Creeping, Crawling and Carnivorous Show
October 4 - November 3
Get a bug's eye view in to the world of insects, arachnids, reptiles and carnivorous plants. Hairy tarantulas and venomous snakes make this the perfect Halloween adventure! Learn more
Heritage Farm Cider Festival
Saturday - Sunday, October 12 - 13
Celebrate the fall harvest with fresh-pressed apple cider, wagon rides, barbeque, games, live music, demonstrations and more. Learn more
Wolf Awareness Days
October 18 - 20
Discover the crucial role these animals used to play in New Mexico's ecosystem, learn about re-introduction efforts and get hands-on with wolf biofacts. Learn more
Half-Price Weekend
Saturday - Sunday, October 19 - 20
Tickets to the Zoo or the Aquarium and Botanic Garden are 50% off on this special weekend. Learn more
Train Track in Your Garden Show
Saturday - Sunday, October 19 - 20
Bring a backyard garden to life with the motion and sounds of miniature trains. Learn more
Zoo Boo
Saturday, October 26
Safe, daytime trick-or-treating with games, candy, kids' costume contests and more. Park and Ride available from the Aquarium/Botanic Garden. Learn more
Underwater Pumpkin Carving
Thursday, October 31
Watch divers create jack-o-lanterns in the Shark Tank! Learn more
Winter
November
Creeping, Crawling Cuisine
Sunday, November 3
Adventurous diners can crunch crickets, munch mealworms and eat other exotic dishes at the Creeping, Crawling and Carnivorous Show's special bug dinner finale. Learn more
Orangutan Awareness Day
Saturday, November 9
Learn about conservation efforts underway and discover the fascinating natural history of orangutans. Learn more
River of Lights Holiday Light Festival
November 30 - December 30
Enjoy the magic of hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling holiday displays at New Mexico's largest walk-through light show. Free Park and Ride and extended hours available on select nights. Learn more
December
River of Lights Holiday Light Festival
Through December 30
Enjoy the magic of hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling holiday displays at New Mexico's largest walk-through light show. Free Park and Ride and extended hours available on select nights. Learn more
Holiday Nature Crafts
Wednesdays, December 4 AND December 11 AND December 18
Make beautiful gifts inspired by nature! All craft materials will be provided. Learn more
December Garden Holidays
December 7 - 31
Embrace the holiday spirit at the Botanic Garden, Aquarium and Zoo with decorations, evergreens and seasonal color. Learn more
Holiday Enrichment at the Zoo
Saturday, December 21
Special enrichment keeps zoo animals active, alert and curious. Watch as they explore their holiday treats. Learn more
Kadomatsu in the Japanese Garden
December 21 - January 5
Celebrate the new year with Japanese kadomatsu pine and bamboo arrangements. Learn more
