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

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Latest BioPark News

ABQ BioPark completes seasonal silvery minnow release.

Conservation effort has released over 50,000 endangered fish into the Rio Grande river since December.

Run for the Zoo is Roarin’ and Ready for 2023 Event

This year’s artwork highlights the upcoming Asia expansion.

Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Assistant Zookeeper of Elephants

The ABQ BioPark’s Elephant team is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working team member to serve as the Assistant Zookeeper of Elephants at the ABQ BioPark.

Lions Kenya and Dixie may soon leave the ABQ BioPark.

Siblings’ relocation part of modernization of zoo’s oldest habitats

Attention Teachers! Summer job opportunities with Camp BioPark

We are looking for both Camp Biopark Teachers, as well as Teen Facilitators to help guides kids as they lean and enjoy the wonders of nature at the Zoo, Botanic Garden and Aquarium.

Rescued tiger cub arrives at sanctuary

Duke leaves the Duke City

Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Database Coordinator

The ABQ BioPark’s Horticulture team is seeking a highly motivated and organized team member to serve as the Database Coordinator at the ABQ BioPark. The Database Coordinator will maintain our plant records and irrigation data systems and conduct field checks of associated plant collections and irrigation networks. This is a part time position not to exceed 24 hours per week.

Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Assistant Gardener-Curandera Garden

The ABQ BioPark’s Horticulture team is seeking a highly motivated and organized team member to serve as a part- time assistant gardener for our Curandera, or medicinal plant garden at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden.

ABQ BioPark Job Opportunity: Guest Experience Crew

ABQ BioPark Helps to Rescue Tiger Cub

Cub to receive temporary care from experienced animal care staff

Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Assistant Aquarium Tech

The ABQ BioPark’s Aquarium team is seeking a motivated, helpful and detail-oriented team member to assist our Aquarist staff in maintaining the highest quality of animal care.

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk in Connecticut Publicly Debuts Two Seals

Duo had previously lived behind the scenes at the ABQ BioPark.

ABQ BioPark Celebrates a Successful 2022

New babies, conservation success, animal wellness advances and staff leadership all top the list.

Birds at the ABQ BioPark Again have Access to Their Outdoor Homes

Many were brought indoors to protect them from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Social Media Marketing & Communications Officer

The ABQ BioPark’s Marketing team is seeking a friendly and organized team member to serve as the Communications Officer at the ABQ BioPark.

ABQ BioPark Aquarist Visits Mexico to Support in Fish Release

Golden skiffia were listed as extinct in the wild in 1996, and local conservationists released 1,200 this November.

Gentoo Penguins Digit and Killian Welcome a Chick

This is the ABQ BioPark’s first penguin baby since the Penguin Chill exhibit opened in mid-2019.

Whole Life Care

The ABQ BioPark’s commitment to animals extends into their golden years.

Puzzle the African Painted Dog Succumbs to Cancer

He had been undergoing chemotherapy since June for a melanoma in his mouth

2022 ABQ BioPark Conservation Report

Irene Doing Well After Surgery

Staff and professionals from across the country came together to remove Irene's left eye due to her lens luxation.

Please Don't Feed the Birds (November 2022)

Feeding or causing birds to gather puts them at greater risk of contracting highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

ABQ BioPark Job Opportunity: Guest Operations Specialist

Irene Undergoing Eye Procedure Today

This is just the next step in the BioPark’s attempt to correct a loose eye lens.

Penguin Chill Closed Until Further Notice

The decision was made to help prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which is a highly contagious viral disease also referred to as avian flu.