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
It's a (big) BOY!
Rozie the elephant gives birth to healthy calf, mother and baby bonding behind the scenes before public debut
New Guided Tours at the Botanic Garden
Explore the plants and animals of the Japanese Garden, Heritage Farm and Curandera Garden during hour-long tours.
New Weedy Sea Dragons at the Aquarium
Come visit the ABQ BioPark's newest resident.
Fast Facts About Apes
It's the Great Ape-ril at the ABQ BioPark - join us for activities throughout the month. Here are some things you may not know about apes!
Penguins Feel the Heat
Penguin species exist in delicate balance within their ecosystems and climate change can disrupt their lives in complicated ways.
Wildlife Rescues in Costa Rica
The Jaguar Rescue Center Foundation and The Ara Project are gems along Costa Rica's Caribbean coast.
Green Initiatives at the ABQ BioPark
Elimination of plastic bags, eco-friendly straws among several ways the BioPark is greening up.
Zoo Partners With TriCore Reference Laboratories for Elephant Prenatal Care
Regular blood draws help ensure calf and mom are healthy.
"Hey, Why's the Water Green?"
Tingley Beach's ponds are carefully managed using biological processes.
Partnership to Fight Wildlife Trafficking
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums partners with U.S. Wildlife Trafficking Alliance.
A Lotta Otter Fun
Chaos and Mayhem are getting ready for their new home.
Choo choo!
Meet the Zoo's lead train driver, Greg Gensen.
Re-purposed Poaching Snare Program
The ABQ BioPark is partnering with Catching Hope to conserve the endangered saola.
Native Plants for Pollinators
The ABQ BioPark is establishing a native plants for pollinators program starting this spring.
Update on New Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Ambassador turtle "Shelldon" is growing.