Botanic Garden
Welcome to the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
The Botanic Garden is open.
Check here for the latest reopening information.
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
Stephanie Stowell Named as New ABQ BioPark Director
Stowell brings years of experience to the ABQ BioPark, where she's served as associate director since July 2019.
Baby Macaroni Penguins on the Way!
ABQ BioPark expecting two chicks this December from mother Minnow and father Jamison. The couple previously had a chick together at Sea World.
ABQ BioPark Celebrates 20 Years of Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Conservation
Staff from the BioPark’s Aquatic Conservation Facility released 34,000 minnows into the Rio Grande in Albuquerque on November 16, another release planned later this month
ABQ BioPark Temporarily Closed Starting Monday, November 16
All facilities will be closed to the public per the public health order from the governor of New Mexico. Facilities will reopen when the governor states it is safe to do so.
Baby Klipspringer Born at the ABQ BioPark Zoo
Zeelie is Raisin and Pogo's third calf, weighs in at just under two pounds.
New Mexico BioPark Society launches new "Wild About You" video message service featuring zoo animals
Videos raise money for elephants, penguins and more.
Discover the BioPark Now Offering Virtual Field Trips
Educators will bring the Zoo, Botanic Garden and Aquarium to you with specialized presentations via Zoom
Tingley Ponds Freshly Stocked
New rainbow trout in the Children's Pond and Central Pond. More trout coming to the Catch and Release Pond in November.
ABQ BioPark Aquarium Reopening on Hold Due to State Health Orders
Visitors can return to other indoor spaces including Penguin Chill.
New Texas Horned Lizards
The lizards are part of a captive breeding and wild release program at the ABQ BioPark.
What’s New at the Aquarium
Aquarium features new river otter, frogfish exhibit and coral tank expansion.
ABQ BioPark to reopen Select Indoor Areas at the Zoo and Garden
BUGarium, Penguin Chill and reptiles opening with capacity limits.
What's Animal Enrichment?
Learn more about the ways animal caretakers keep the ABQ BioPark's animals happy and healthy.
Renovations to Seating and Shade at Tingley Beach
Staff repaired tables and added shade structures to help visitors stay cool during the summer.
Zoo Says Goodbye to Memala the Orangutan
At 50, she was the oldest ape at the Zoo and the second oldest orangutan in an AZA-accredited facility.
New Evening Dining Options in Botanic Garden
Dine on the festival green with food from the Shark Reef Cafe.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden Adjusts Hours
Garden will expand morning hours, reduce afternoon hours and add evening options, discounts will be offered.
Comings and Goings at the Heritage Farm
Farm says goodbye to Rocky the steer, welcomes 6 new Navajo churro sheep.
Fun Facts About Five Snakes
Meet some of the Zoo's superb slithering serpents in honor of World Snake Day.