Botanic Garden
Welcome to the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Explore more than 1.5 miles of paths through formal and whimsical gardens designed to delight your senses.
The Travel Channel cites ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden as one of the top 12 in the country!
Upcoming Events
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Latest BioPark News
ABQ BioPark Announces Winter Hours
Facilities closed Mondays, Garden and Aquarium have modified schedules.
Puzzle the African Painted Dog Succumbs to Cancer
He had been undergoing chemotherapy since June for a melanoma in his mouth
Irene Doing Well After Surgery
Staff and professionals from across the country came together to remove Irene's left eye due to her lens luxation.
Please Don't Feed the Birds (November 2022)
Feeding or causing birds to gather puts them at greater risk of contracting highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Irene Undergoing Eye Procedure Today
This is just the next step in the BioPark’s attempt to correct a loose eye lens.
Penguin Chill Closed Until Further Notice
The decision was made to help prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which is a highly contagious viral disease also referred to as avian flu.
ABQ BioPark Temporarily Shifting Many Birds Indoors to Protect Them From Avian Flu
The move is being made out of an abundance of caution, as no cases have been detected in the BioPark's bird collection.
Tree Removal at Tingley Beach
The ABQ BioPark opted to remove 12 potentially dangerous hybrid poplar trees.
New Electronics Recycling Stations at the Zoo, Garden and Aquarium
Join the ABQ BioPark in making a difference for gorillas, ocean animals and other wildlife by recycling your cell phone and other electronic gadgets
ABQ BioPark Expands Partnership with Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge
Browse donation program will benefit Zoo’s giraffes, promote native habitat at Valle de Oro.
Samantha the Gorilla Gives Birth
This is her first baby and the first gorilla birth at the ABQ BioPark Zoo since 2004.
ABQ BioPark Partnering With U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Save Imperiled New Mexico Butterfly
Staff are breeding and rearing the Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly in hopes of boosting wild population, genetic diversity.
New Certification Program at the ABQ BioPark Will Offer Career Advancement, Ensure Continued Excellence in Animal Care
Zookeepers and aquarists can now opt into taking a curriculum of professional development courses.
ABQ BioPark's Obon Festival to feature traditional Japanese drummers and dancers, tea ceremony demo, floating lanterns and more
Tickets available online for the August 13 event.
ABQ BioPark’s Most Vulnerable Animals Now Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Great apes and big cats were the first priorities to receive the vaccine
ABQ BioPark to Celebrate Animal Care Staff for National Zookeeper Appreciation Week
The week-long event from July 17-23 will include public education and staff appreciation events.
Llamas and Alpaca Move to Heritage Farm
The move will offer more opportunities for the group to graze and take part in other natural behaviors.
