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
Teachers from New Mexico Schools Converge to Learn about Incorporating Ocean Science into the Classroom
Workshop organized by ABQ BioPark and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Snow Day!
See how the ABQ BioPark's animals enjoyed January snow.
The ABQ BioPark Goes Wild
The majority of the BioPark’s focus is on the animals in the facility's care, but veterinary staff also helps wild animals in need.
Adults-Only Aquarium Overnight
Come Sleep Among the Fishes this March.
Learn More About Home Gardening and Vineyards
The ABQ BioPark offers two new workshop series at the Botanic Garden.
ABQ BioPark Announces Loss of Komodo Dragon
18-year-old Sunny had age-related kidney failure.
Mayor Tim Keller Welcomes Male Giraffe Baby at ABQ BioPark
Mother Niara and son Neelix doing well.
Aquarium Overnights Are Back
Come "Snooze with the Sea Turtles" at the ABQ BioPark.
ABQ BioPark Says Goodbye to Onca
20-year-old jaguar humanely euthanized.
Otters Make Themselves at Home
After about 6 months in their new exhibit, Chaos and Mayhem are thriving.
New Lobo Arrives Via Specially Chartered Flight
Mexican Wolf Part of Recovery Program.
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.
New Snow Leopard
Dash is making himself at home at the ABQ BioPark.