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 (updated October 2020).
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
Water Filtration Systems to Get an Upgrade Thanks to Parks and Recreation Department
The ABQ BioPark received about $300,000 worth of pumps, sand filters and related equipment.
Reptile Team Wins City Award for Safety
Award is given quarterly to to individuals or work sections.
End of Year Thanks
Although 2020 came with challenges, the ABQ BioPark has a lot to celebrate.
Stephanie Stowell Named as New ABQ BioPark Director
Stowell brings years of experience to the ABQ BioPark, where she's served as associate director since July 2019.
Baby Macaroni Penguins on the Way!
ABQ BioPark expecting two chicks this December from mother Minnow and father Jamison. The couple previously had a chick together at Sea World.
River of Lights Postponed for 2020
We hope to see you again next year.
ABQ BioPark Celebrates 20 Years of Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Conservation
Staff from the BioPark’s Aquatic Conservation Facility released 34,000 minnows into the Rio Grande in Albuquerque on November 16, another release planned later this month
ABQ BioPark Temporarily Closed Starting Monday, November 16
All facilities will be closed to the public per the public health order from the governor of New Mexico. Facilities will reopen when the governor states it is safe to do so.
Baby Klipspringer Born at the ABQ BioPark Zoo
Zeelie is Raisin and Pogo's third calf, weighs in at just under two pounds.
New Mexico BioPark Society launches new "Wild About You" video message service featuring zoo animals
Videos raise money for elephants, penguins and more.
Discover the BioPark Now Offering Virtual Field Trips
Educators will bring the Zoo, Botanic Garden and Aquarium to you with specialized presentations via Zoom
Tingley Ponds Freshly Stocked
New rainbow trout in the Children's Pond and Central Pond. More trout coming to the Catch and Release Pond in November.
ABQ BioPark Aquarium Reopening on Hold Due to State Health Orders
Visitors can return to other indoor spaces including Penguin Chill.
New Texas Horned Lizards
The lizards are part of a captive breeding and wild release program at the ABQ BioPark.
What’s New at the Aquarium
Aquarium features new river otter, frogfish exhibit and coral tank expansion.