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

The ABQ BioPark Says a Peaceful Goodbye to 22-year-old Serval Savanna

The beloved Ambassador Animal had been enjoying her retirement years on the Catwalk

Farewell and Happy Trails to Matadi

ABQ BioPark gorilla is reunited with her half-sister at her new home in Sedgwick County Zoo.

Australian Adventure Takes Flight at ABQ BioPark

Experience Australia’s winged wonders at Australian Shores and Lorikeets, the first phase of the Zoo’s new Australian experience

A Spot of Hope: ABQ BioPark Welcomes Ocelot Kitten

Birth brings welcome news for safeguarding the endangered species

The ABQ BioPark’s Bird Care Team Welcomed an American Flamingo Chick

Fabulous news for the flamboyance of flamingos!

ABQ BioPark Welcomes Critically Endangered Bali Myna Chicks

The chicks are the first of the species hatched at the ABQ BioPark in 40 years.

Critically Endangered Western Lowland Gorilla Born at the ABQ BioPark

The baby joins two year old Mashika as the next generation in the gorilla troop.

A Fond Farewell to Chopper: Sending off Our Beloved Rhino

The 11 year-old White Rhino is moving to a new facility—and the BioPark prepares to welcome a new rhino in his stead.

ABQ BioPark Releases Facility Plan Update

Plan will guide capital improvements through 2031

ABQ BioPark Welcomes Gibbons to the Ape Walk

Two brand-new species arrive at the ABQ BioPark Zoo.

Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark:  Lead Teaching Assistant

The ABQ BioPark’s Education Team is seeking a friendly, organized, and motivated team member to assist in organization of the BioPark Volunteer Program. This position will require work at all four BioPark facilities.

ABQ BioPark Partners with the Center for Plant Conservation to Save Endangered Species

Botanic Garden committed to expanding plant conservation efforts

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden is #10 Best Botanical Garden

After a nomination by an expert panel, we asked you to vote in the online Reader's Choice 2024

ABQ BioPark welcomes male Malayan tiger to Asia

The move was recommended by the Malayan tiger Species Survival Plan

Oh, Baby! ABQ BioPark’s Rozie the Elephant is Expecting a Big Bundle of Joy

The third-generation calf is expected in December 2024

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.

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.

ABQ BioPark Job Opportunity: Assistant Event Supervisor

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 Expands Polar Bear Habitat

Kiska the polar bear now has access to neighboring area.

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 2023 Year in Review

Looking back at the biggest news and events of the past year

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.

ABQ BioPark Opens New Asia Habitat

Largest expansion in decades sets the new standard for animal care and wellbeing at the Zoo

Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark:  Custodian

The ABQ BioPark’s Maintenance team is seeking a motivated, helpful and detail-oriented team member to serve as a Custodian at the ABQ BioPark.

ABQ BioPark Earns American Humane Certified™ Approval for Exceptional Animal Welfare

Independent recognition further demonstrates BioPark's proven commitment to animal wellbeing.

ABQ BioPark Now Halfway Through GRT Funding Period

Report details major projects completed and in progress

ABQ BioPark releases three Rio Grande cooters near Carlsbad, New Mexico

A collaborative conservation effort led to the planned release of the turtles hatched at the BioPark Zoo.

FAQ: Tuberculosis in Elephants

Albert, an Asian elephant, recently tested positive for tuberculosis (TB). The BioPark’s animal care staff caught it early, and Albert’s prognosis is good. This FAQ may help answer any questions you may have. We will update this page as Albert continues in his treatment.