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
Winter Fire Colors Show in Full Swing
Come to the Mediterranean Conservatory to enjoy fiery, tropical plants through February.
First Half Price Weekend of 2020
ABQ BioPark visitors will receive half of single admission tickets to the Zoo, Botanic Garden and Aquarium.
ABQ BioPark Says Goodbye to Fireball
The ocelot was the oldest in human care when she passed away.
ABQ BioPark Continues its Work in the Ivory Coast
Fall 2019 trip focuses on relationship building and field work.
Zoo Says Goodbye to Moose the African Painted Dog
Moose was humanely euthanized due to age-related health issues.
BioPark Alum Becomes a Father
Noah, a siamang who was hand-raised at the Zoo in 2010, becomes a dad at Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
A year of change at the ABQ BioPark
New faces and exhibits, milestone birthdays and some goodbyes in 2019.
ABQ BioPark Continues Legacy to Conserve New Mexico Native Mexican Gray Wolves
2019 a Busy Year With Birth of Cubs, Wild Wolf Rehabilitation and Temporary Behind- the-Scenes Residents.
New Face in Reptiles
Learn more about the Australian-snake necked turtle.
ABQ BioPark Helps A Number of Species this Fall
Between new babies, fish releases and Africa trip, BioPark continues its conservation mission locally and across the globe.
Garden Railroad Celebrates 20 Years
Volunteers reflect on the exhibit over the years.
Two New Mountain Lions at the Zoo
Rescue cub and adult now call Albuquerque home.
Botanic Garden and Aquarium to Close Early Daily During River of Lights
Facilities to close at 4 p.m. daily to prepare for Magic Hour.
Zoo Celebrates Its First-Ever Ocelot Birth
Lucy and Dale are first-time parents to two healthy kittens
ABQ BioPark Releases 15,000 Rio Grande Silvery Minnows into the River
BioPark's Aquatic Conservation Facility continues 19-year partnership to help conserve the endangered fish.