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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.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Assistant Zookeeper II (Ambassador Animals)
The ABQ BioPark’s Ambassador Animal team is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working team member to provide the highest level of care for the Ambassador Animal collection. This position reports to the Assistant Curator of Animal Wellness and Behavioral Training and is part of the Ambassador Animal Department.
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.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Head Cashier
The ABQ BioPark’s guest experience team is seeking both full time and part time customer-focused team members to serve as Guest Experience Crew members at the BioPark Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden.
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.