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
Reticulated Giraffe Camilla
Gives Birth to Healthy Female Calf ABQ BioPark Welcomes Its Second Giraffe Calf of 2019.
Get a Taste of Japan at the Botanic Garden
Special three-course feast in the Japanese Garden this August.
ABQ BioPark Part of Plastic Free EcoChallenge
Zoos and Aquariums across the nation are competing during the month of July to see who can ditch the most plastic for the planet.
Solar Panel Installation in the Zoo Parking Lot
Construction begins June 3.
Tuesday After-Hours Tours All Summer
Join us at the Zoo, Botanic Garden and Bosque to Find Out What Happens When the Sun Goes Down at the ABQ BioPark.
Wolf Pups Born at the Zoo as Part of Conservation Plan
This is the first lobo birth in Albuquerque in nearly 15 years.
ABQ BioPark Welcomes New Gorilla, Says Farewell and Good Luck to Gorillas and Giraffes
Moves are all part of Species Survival Plans recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Penguins Have Arrived
Penguin Chill exhibit to open after an acclimation period.
Summer Activities at the Zoo
Enjoy a variety of special experiences from pedal boats to special animal feedings and shows.
BioPark Summer Music Tickets On Sale Now
Musicians represent a variety of genres from across the country and globe.
Keychains for Change
ABQ BioPark hosted craft making event to help the endangered saola.
Meet the Zoo's Four Snow Leopards
Azeo, Sarani, Dash and Yeti all have their own personalities.
Solar Panels Being Installed at the BioPark
Carport-style solar panels will offer shaded spaces in Zoo and Botanic Garden parking lots in addition to generating renewable energy.
Meet the Axolotl
Come see the "Mexican water fish" in the BioPark's "Life on a Limb" exhibit.
Sprouting Young Gardeners
Botanic Garden is partnering with Mandy’s Farm to give youth vocational experience.