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 Says Goodbye to Genade the Hartmann's mountain zebra
Genade had been at the BioPark since November 2016.
Help Us Save the Lives of Thousands of Sea Turtles
Endangered turtles in Texas are at risk due to unprecedented freezing weather.
Zoo Says Goodbye to Azeo the Snow Leopard
He was the oldest male in Association of Zoos and Aquariums facilities.
In Boost to Conservation of Endangered Species, ABQ BioPark's Wolf Pack to Be Released Into the Wild
Kawi, Ryder & 7 pups temporarily in a facility in Mexico, will be introduced to the wild after learning to hunt, survive on their own.
Water Filtration Systems to Get an Upgrade Thanks to Parks and Recreation Department
The ABQ BioPark received about $300,000 worth of pumps, sand filters and related equipment.
Reptile Team Wins City Award for Safety
Award is given quarterly to to individuals or work sections.
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
Baby Klipspringer Born at the ABQ BioPark Zoo
Zeelie is Raisin and Pogo's third calf, weighs in at just under two pounds.
New Texas Horned Lizards
The lizards are part of a captive breeding and wild release program at the ABQ BioPark.
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.
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.
ABQ BioPark Aquatic Conservation Facility Collects more than 100,000 Silvery Minnow Eggs this Spring
Eggs collected to help with breeding efforts for the endangered fish.
ABQ BioPark Gives Victory Garden Starts to Local Non-Profits for National Public Gardens Week
Garden staff looking for ways to give back to those most in need.