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
Native Plants for Pollinators
The ABQ BioPark is establishing a native plants for pollinators program starting this spring.
ABQ BioPark Welcomes New Snow Leopard
Zoo hopes to breed female Sarani with male Azeo as part of the Species Survival Plan.
Update on New Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Ambassador turtle "Shelldon" is growing.
2018 Excitement: Events, Exhibits at ABQ BioPark
Penguins, otters, and new education events top the list.
BioPark Volunteers and Staff Give Back to the Community During the Holidays
Led by star volunteer Lula Triandafilidis, education staff and volunteers donate items to local school children.
Cheetah Conservation at the BioPark
ABQ BioPark a leader in innovative breeding procedure, home to a number of cheetahs over the years.
Return to Abidjan
ABQ BioPark staff travel to Zoo National d'Abidjan to continue partnership to conserve endangered crocodile.
Have a Pint for Penguins
New penguin brews support New Mexico BioPark Society.
ABQ BioPark helping to save rare New Mexico turtles
Zoo is caring for and breeding western river cooters.
New Baby Giraffe at the ABQ BioPark Zoo
Get out to the Beach!
Here is a list of 5 things you didn't know you could do at the ABQ BioPark's Tingley Beach.
5 Reasons to Bring Your Kids to the ABQ BioPark
Kid-friendly activities and attractions make the BioPark a perfect destination for children.
An Enriching Life
Environmental enrichment is a core part of the ABQ BioPark’s animal husbandry program.
Fun Facts About the Zoo's Orangutans
The ABQ BioPark Zoo is home to six Sumatran orangutans.
Having Fun, Teaching Others
BioPark volunteer likes meeting new people, passing on her love for nature.