Zoo
Welcome to the ABQ BioPark Zoo
Located next to the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the 64-acre Zoo has been offering guests close encounters with exotic and native animals since 1927. Download a zoo map.
Today at the Zoo
- Feeding Times and Daily Activities
- Zoo Exhibits & Animals
- Shops, Restaurants and Amenities
- News
- Events
Special Experiences
- School Field Trips
- Zoo to You and Outreach Programs
- Rent the Zoo for Special Events
- For Families
- Jobs & Volunteering
Upcoming Events
Visit the ABQ BioPark Calendar.
Amazon Wish Lists
The NM BioPark Society has set up several Amazon wish lists for the ABQ BioPark Zoo's residents. The lists feature everything from pig-shaped piñatas for large carnivores to rip into to heavy duty trash containers that can be used to create ice treats for big cats and other carnivores. Browse the lists and make a purchase for the animals.
Latest BioPark News
Pet Adoption Event this Weekend
ABQ BioPark and Animal Welfare team up to help local animals.
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
Holiday Gifts for Zoo Animals
People can buy for Zoo residents through the ABQ BioPark's Amazon wish lists.
Botanic Garden to Close Early Through River of Lights
Early closure at 4 p.m. starts December 7 and will continue until January 1.
December a great time to visit Botanic Garden
Special events and holiday-inspired decorations convert the garden into a winter wonderland.
New Snow Leopard
Dash is making himself at home at the ABQ BioPark.
Giraffe Calf Euthanized
Despite our team's best efforts to assist the calf, it remained unresponsive and had to be euthanized.
City of Albuquerque and New Mexico BioPark Society's River of Lights 2018 less than two weeks away
Tickets now available for New Mexico's largest walk-through holiday light show.
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.