Frequently Asked Questions - Camp Quick Facts

Choosing a Camp

• Select camps based on the grade your child is entering in the upcoming school year
• Campers cannot enroll in the same camp multiple times (Camp curriculum repeats every week)
• Camps are designed for students from kindergarten through grade 9 (we have a great summer volunteer program for kids ages 14 and up)
• We will send an email with camp details to the email address you provided at registration the week before your scheduled program. If you do not receive an email the week before your program, please check your spam or junk folder, then contact us at [email protected] or 505-764-6214

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Camp Schedule

Full-day classes run from 9 am to 3:45 pm.

Half-day classes start at 9 am and end at 12:15 pm. 

Drop off occurs between 8:45 am and 9 am. Pick up for half-day camps is between 12:15 pm and 12:30 pm and for full-day, between 3:45 pm and 4 pm.

• We cannot offer aftercare, so please be prompt in dropping off and picking up your camper. If you cannot avoid being late, please call 505-248-8500 to let us know
• A late fee of $10 will be added for pick-ups occurring after 12:30 pm for half-day camps and after 4 pm for full-day camps. An additional $5 fee will be added for every 5 minutes thereafter. For example, a pick up at 12:35 pm would result in a $15 late fee

What to Bring

Every child needs to bring:

• Reusable water bottle
• Backpack
• Food: Full-day campers need both a lunch and snacks. Half-day campers need a snack
• Sunscreen and bug spray
• Comfortable shoes
• Sun hat

Leave at Home

Please do not bring toys, sports equipment, music, or video games.

What to Wear

The camp registration fee includes the cost of one Camp BioPark T-shirt, given to all participants on their first day of camp. Please use the chart below to select the appropriate size for your camper. You will be asked to fill out the size information (see chart below) on the Camp BioPark registration form. The camp shirt must be worn every day.

Please be sure your camper wears appropriate and comfortable bottoms and shoes. Closed-toe shows are required for behind-the-scenes tours.

Camp Locations

Camps are held at the ABQ BioPark Zoo and the Aquarium and Botanic Garden (directions).

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Locations

• For Zoo camps, park in the main lot near the front entrance. Drop off and pick up campers north of the blue pyramid, on the sidewalk under the colorful awnings
• At the Aquarium and Botanic Garden, park in the main lot at the intersection of Central Avenue and New York. Drop off and pick up campers inside the plaza
• Campers must be dropped off by an adult. For the safety of your child and guests, you must park your car and take your child to camp staff for sign-in. You cannot drop off your child from your vehicle.

Pick-Up List

Campers can only be picked up by adults on the "Child Pick Up List" found on the registration form. BioPark Education must have prior written consent to release your child to any adult not listed on the registration form. Campers must be signed in and out every day. ID is required for pick up each day.

Refund Policy

Refunds are given if requested at least four weeks prior to the start of the first day of class, minus a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be given if requested within the four weeks prior to the first day of class or once classes begin.