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!
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Latest BioPark News
ABQ BioPark completes seasonal silvery minnow release.
Conservation effort has released over 50,000 endangered fish into the Rio Grande river since December.
Run for the Zoo is Roarin’ and Ready for 2023 Event
This year’s artwork highlights the upcoming Asia expansion.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Assistant Zookeeper of Elephants
The ABQ BioPark’s Elephant team is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working team member to serve as the Assistant Zookeeper of Elephants at the ABQ BioPark.
Lions Kenya and Dixie may soon leave the ABQ BioPark.
Siblings’ relocation part of modernization of zoo’s oldest habitats
Attention Teachers! Summer job opportunities with Camp BioPark
We are looking for both Camp Biopark Teachers, as well as Teen Facilitators to help guides kids as they lean and enjoy the wonders of nature at the Zoo, Botanic Garden and Aquarium.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Database Coordinator
The ABQ BioPark’s Horticulture team is seeking a highly motivated and organized team member to serve as the Database Coordinator at the ABQ BioPark. The Database Coordinator will maintain our plant records and irrigation data systems and conduct field checks of associated plant collections and irrigation networks. This is a part time position not to exceed 24 hours per week.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Assistant Gardener-Curandera Garden
The ABQ BioPark’s Horticulture team is seeking a highly motivated and organized team member to serve as a part- time assistant gardener for our Curandera, or medicinal plant garden at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Senior Office Assistant
The ABQ BioPark’s Facility team is seeking a friendly and organized team member to serve as the Senior Office Assistant at the ABQ BioPark.
ABQ BioPark Helps to Rescue Tiger Cub
Cub to receive temporary care from experienced animal care staff
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Assistant Aquarium Tech
The ABQ BioPark’s Aquarium team is seeking a motivated, helpful and detail-oriented team member to assist our Aquarist staff in maintaining the highest quality of animal care.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk in Connecticut Publicly Debuts Two Seals
Duo had previously lived behind the scenes at the ABQ BioPark.
ABQ BioPark Celebrates a Successful 2022
New babies, conservation success, animal wellness advances and staff leadership all top the list.
Birds at the ABQ BioPark Again have Access to Their Outdoor Homes
Many were brought indoors to protect them from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Social Media Marketing & Communications Officer
The ABQ BioPark’s Marketing team is seeking a friendly and organized team member to serve as the Communications Officer at the ABQ BioPark.
ABQ BioPark Aquarist Visits Mexico to Support in Fish Release
Golden skiffia were listed as extinct in the wild in 1996, and local conservationists released 1,200 this November.
Gentoo Penguins Digit and Killian Welcome a Chick
This is the ABQ BioPark’s first penguin baby since the Penguin Chill exhibit opened in mid-2019.
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.