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An Elephant-sized Effort Went Into Helping Irene the Elephant When She Needed Eye Surgery
Follow up on Irene the elephant's eye surgery performed in late 2022.
The ABQ Biopark Says a Heart-breaking Goodbye to Tonka the Sumatran Orangutan
Tonka, 44, was the second oldest male Sumatran orangutan in the United States.
ABQ BioPark gives “gold star” treatment in the golden years
Reticulated giraffes June and Buccaneer receive individualized geriatric care
ABQ BioPark celebrates the first kangaroo joey at the Zoo since 2013
Western grey kangaroo joey is peeking out of the pouch
ABQ BioPark Investing in Cutting-Edge DNA Lab to Quickly Test Elephants for Often-Fatal Virus
Only seven zoo labs in the country exist to conduct on-site EEHV testing
ABQ BioPark Brings in Some New Animals, Helps Others Move to New Homes
Moves are all part of a holistic vision for animal welfare.
ABQ BioPark Opens New Asia Habitat
Largest expansion in decades sets the new standard for animal care and wellbeing at the Zoo
ABQ BioPark Earns American Humane Certified™ Approval for Exceptional Animal Welfare
Independent recognition further demonstrates BioPark's proven commitment to animal wellbeing.