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ABQ BioPark Announcements
Mexican Gray Wolf Program Continues With New Wolves Coming to the BioPark Soon
The ABQ BioPark continues to contribute to the Mexican Gray Wolf Species Survival Plan by serving as a breeding and holding facility.
Great News for ABQ BioPark Ape Community
After nearly two months battling the highly infectious Shigella bacteria, animals resume with normal activities.
Join Us at the Zoo for Some New Animal Presentations
Komodo strolls and tortoise chats offer educational experiences for visitors.
ABQ BioPark Ocelot Lucy Receives Sperm From Wild Male
The artificial insemination could help bolster conservation efforts for wild ocelots and increase genetic diversity in zoo-based populations.
Plant Vandals Destroy Endangered Agave Titanota Cluster at the Garden
Some visitors have carved their initials into these plants, threatening their health and conservation of the species.
ABQ BioPark Announces New Wildlife Partnership with Valles Caldera National Preserve
5-year agreement to protect local endangered wildlife.
Siamang Rue Loses Fight Against Shigella
While the ABQ BioPark is encouraged by the recovery of most of its apes, staff mourn the loss of the siamang infant.
Johore the Siamang Dies from Shigella Complications
The ABQ BioPark continues to treat for the highly infectious bacteria, which can cause GI distress and death in primates.
Statement from the ABQ BioPark Concerning Apes
Some of our primates are off exhibit and under care for a bacterial infection.