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
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.
Early Closure at Botanic Garden and Aquarium Through December
Facilities close daily at 4:30 p.m. with admission sales ending at 4 p.m.
Discover the Americas Right Here in Albuquerque with Your Pre-Schooler
BioPark Beginnings Registration Open for Children Age 3-6.
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.
Sidewalk Upgrades
Access through Africa to have some restrictions over the next few weeks.
ABQ BioPark Zoo Welcomes a Baby Snow Leopard and a Gorilla
Says Goodbye to a Mountain Lion and a Navajo Sheep
10 Cool Facts About Penguins
Test your penguin knowledge!
Meet the Penguins
Today, the ABQ BioPark formally introduced the public to the Penguin Chill exhibit. Get to know its residents!
Penguin Learning Lab
Educational aspects of Penguin Chill exhibit offer fun learning opportunities for all ages.