Tingley Beach

Enjoy wildlife, fishing, picnics, and hiking just minutes from downtown Albuquerque near the Rio Grande.

Located adjacent to the Rio Grande Bosque, Tingley Beach consists of fishing ponds that are open to the public, free of charge. All anglers are required to have a New Mexico fishing license. You can purchase a fishing license here. New Mexico Game and Fish representatives and/or ABQ BioPark Security will be monitoring for license compliance.

Tingley Beach also offers wildlife watching, paths for running and walking, and model boating opportunities.

Please be respectful of other users, the environment and waterfowl by observing Tingley Beach rules and regulations.

Use of Tingley Beach is first-come, first-served. No reservations or timed-entry tickets are required.

Grilling is restricted during fire season and varies as fire risk changes.

Please note that the Train Station and the Cafe are currently CLOSED. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food and beverage items, especially water.

Fishing

The Central Pond and Children's Pond are restocked approximately every 3-4 weeks by the New Mexico Game and Fish Department.

Anglers ages 12+ need a valid NM fishing license. Admission to the ponds is free.

Explore, Boat, Relax

Birds swim at Tingley Beach during sunset. Photo courtesy of Alex MC Tran.

Pack a picnic and enjoy the outdoors.

Upcoming Events

Visit the ABQ BioPark Calendar

Latest BioPark News

ABQ BioPark to Host After-Hours Event at the Aquarium

On the Rocks: Rio to the Sea will feature a happy hour, fun activities and discovery stations.

ABQ BioPark Grows Its Lorikeet Flock

Parents Gru and Tweedledum welcomed two chicks in July.

New Electronics Recycling Stations at the Zoo, Garden and Aquarium

Join the ABQ BioPark in making a difference for gorillas, ocean animals and other wildlife by recycling your cell phone and other electronic gadgets

ABQ BioPark Job Opportunity: Assistant Aquarium Technician

ABQ BioPark Expands Partnership with Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge

Browse donation program will benefit Zoo’s giraffes, promote native habitat at Valle de Oro.

Samantha the Gorilla Gives Birth

This is her first baby and the first gorilla birth at the ABQ BioPark Zoo since 2004.

ABQ BioPark Partnering With U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Save Imperiled New Mexico Butterfly

Staff are breeding and rearing the Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly in hopes of boosting wild population, genetic diversity.

New Certification Program at the ABQ BioPark Will Offer Career Advancement, Ensure Continued Excellence in Animal Care

Zookeepers and aquarists can now opt into taking a curriculum of professional development courses.

ABQ BioPark's Obon Festival to feature traditional Japanese drummers and dancers, tea ceremony demo, floating lanterns and more

Tickets available online for the August 13 event.

ABQ BioPark’s Most Vulnerable Animals Now Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Great apes and big cats were the first priorities to receive the vaccine

ABQ BioPark to Celebrate Animal Care Staff for National Zookeeper Appreciation Week

The week-long event from July 17-23 will include public education and staff appreciation events.

ABQ BioPark grieves the loss of Thunder the chimpanzee

Job Opening: Part-time and full-time seasonal gardeners

Work at the Zoo or Botanic Garden.

Llamas and Alpaca Move to Heritage Farm

The move will offer more opportunities for the group to graze and take part in other natural behaviors.

Sarah Gives Birth to Healthy Baby

This is the 38-year-old orangutan’s fourth offspring.

ABQ BioPark Excited to Welcome New Siamang Family

Eve, Wayan and Rahsia come from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

Lola the Grand Cayman blue iguana is carrying eggs!

This is exciting news for this endangered species.

ABQ BioPark Zookeeper Visits Grand Cayman Island to Help With Iguana Conservation

Reptile keeper Phil Mayhew says his experience will help inform the Zoo’s Grand Cayman blue iguana care program.

New Teen Volunteer Opportunities This Summer

Nature guides and camp counselors can now learn more about career paths and participate in on-grounds projects.

GRT Funds Transforming ABQ BioPark through New Exhibit Construction and Renovations

Capital improvements guided by the BioPark’s Master Plan.

ABQ BioPark Temporarily Shifting Many of the Zoo’s Birds Indoors In Response to Avian Flu

The move is being made out of an abundance of caution to protect the park’s birds.

ABQ BioPark Thanks Longtime Volunteers

Several women have served at the BioPark for more than 25 years!

Iconic Wildflowers in Peril

New Report Highlights Threats to Trillium in North America

ABQ BioPark Job Opportunity: Guest Experience Crew

ABQ BioPark Announces Pregnancies of Orangutan Sarah and Gorilla Samantha

Sarah is an experienced mother while this will be Samantha's first baby.

ABQ BioPark Staff Contribute to Important Animal Research

ABQ BioPark Veterinary Staff Help Famous Injured Wolf

Mexican gray wolf that gained fame after being shot was recently re-released thanks to critical treatment received at the ABQ BioPark.

ABQ BioPark Associate Director Chosen By AZA for Leadership Program

Individuals chosen based on demonstrated interest and ability to advance to a director role in an AZA-accredited facility in the next five years.

Asante the Meerkat Passes Away Due to Old Age

Staff and visitors will miss this familiar face on the Catwalk.