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S.A.F.E. Mexican Wolf Bi-National Annual Conference Navigation Guide

Schedule, Maps, and information for the 2026 S.A.F.E. Mexican Wolf Bi-National Annual Conference

Conference Dates: July 29 to August 1, 2026Logo for AZA's S.A.F.E. Mexican Wolf

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More things to do on your visit!

A female Mexican wolf surveys the habitat at the ABQ BioPark's Mexican Wolf Conservation Facility

Location Addresses

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Schedule of Events

July 28

6 pm to 7 pm: Steering Committee meeting (closed) at Albuquerque Museum

July 29

9 am to 4 pm: Reporting Sessions (open to all, Webinar link available) at Albuquerque Museum

6 pm to 9 pm: Ice breaker at

July 30

9 am to 4 pm: Reporting Sessions (open to all, Webinar link available) at Albuquerque Museum

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm: Government Partners Meeting (closed) at Albuquerque Museum

July 31

8 am to 5 pm: Plannings Sessions (Institutional Representatives and Advisors, no online option) at Albuquerque Museum

August 1

Use provided passes to explore the four BioPark facilities (Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden, Tingley Beach) at your own pace! Food is available for purchase, not covered by passes.

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Food

Aquarium/Botanic Garden

  • Shark Reef Café: burgers, sandwiches, salads, chicken tenders, fish & chips, smoothies, ice cream, and assorted beverages
  • Vitex Plaza: assorted beverages and snacks
  • Dippin' Dots: Dippin' Dots, assorted snacks and beverages

Zoo

  • Jungle Wheels: espresso drinks, smoothies, ice cream (Dole Whip), Icee, pretzels, Dippin' Dots
  • Cottonwood Café: burgers, pizza, chicken, sandwiches, pasta, grab & go salads, assorted beverage options
  • Cones: ice cream cones, Icee, assorted beverages
  • Asia Outpost: assorted beverages, assorted Asian-inspired teas, assorted grab & go snacks
  • Matunda Cafe: Icee, assorted beverages, pretzels, churros, build-your-own fruit cup

Maps

Museum of Southwest Biology 

Aquarium/Botanic Garden

Zoo

Tingley Beach

Things to do in Albuquerque 

Culture and Exploration
  • Visit Albuquerque - Your hub for planning a trip to Albuquerque! You'll find information on many of the links below, and much more!
  • Breaking Bad Tours | Albuquerque, NM, USA -  journey through film locations from the iconic TV show Breaking Bad, set in Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • History and Ghost Tours of Old Town - take a spooky tour in historic Old Town Albuquerque (up to 25 people per tour)
  • Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - New Mexico is home to 19 Pueblos. Learn all about the history of Pueblo culture through authentic museum exhibits, art, dining, and shopping
  • National Hispanic Cultural Center - This is the only national cultural institute dedicated to Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities. Explore the art museum, dining, and one of the largest frescos in North America!
  • Old Town Albuquerque - A nationally designated historic site that has flown the flag of three nations since it became a village in 1706. Steeped in the rich history of the region including Native American arts & culture, original adobe (mud brick) buildings, and currently home to over 150 independently-owned restaurants, boutiques, museums, and historic lodging. 
    • Conservation conscious: a short walk from Hotel Albuquerque.
  • Sandia Peak Tramway - Take a ride to the crest of the Sandia Mountains, an elevation of 10,378 ft, on the longest aerial tram in the Americas. Enjoy hiking, dining, or just watch the sunset over the city! 
  • Take a train to Santa Fe - Hop on the New Mexico Rail Runner Express to visit historic Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico founded in 1610. Originally a province of New Spain, it's the oldest state capital in the U.S. and was the earliest European settlement west of the Mississippi River. It's also the highest-altitude capital in the U.S. at 6.998 feet. A must-see for any history buff visiting the state!
Bars
Dining

Conservation conscience: all within walking distance of Old Town and Hotel Albuquerque

  • Blake's Lotaburger – fast food
  • Church St. Café – Mexican
  • D.H. Lescombes Winery and Bistro – casual bistro, French country cuisine, wine
  • Garduño’s (located inside Hotel Albuquerque) – Mexican food
  • High Noon – American food
  • Little Anita’s – Mexican food
  • Old Town Pizza – pizza parlor
  • Saw Mill – a local modern dining and shopping experience!
  • Seasons Rotisserie – American, steak
  • Two Cranes Bistro and Brew – bar, American
  • Wild Avocado Cork and tap – bar, American

Contacts

If you need assistance, you can contact Lynn Tupa (Associate Director) at 505-366-4237, Chaz Moxley (Curator of Mammals) at 505-366-7977, or Kim Scott (S.A.F.E. Coordinator) at [email protected]