Zoo
Welcome to the ABQ BioPark Zoo
See hours, ticket info. and directions
Located next to the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the 64-acre Zoo has been offering guests close encounters with exotic and native animals since 1927. Download a zoo map (updated June 2026).
Our Animals
Check out a yearbook of some of our most popular animals at the ABQ BioPark Zoo!
Today at the Zoo
Special Experiences
Upcoming Events
Visit the ABQ BioPark Calendar.
Amazon Wish Lists
The NM BioPark Society has set up several Amazon wish lists for the ABQ BioPark Zoo's residents. The lists feature everything from pig-shaped piñatas for large carnivores to rip into to heavy duty trash containers that can be used to create ice treats for big cats and other carnivores. Browse the lists and make a purchase for the animals.
Latest BioPark News
Fun Facts About Five Snakes
Meet some of the Zoo's superb slithering serpents in honor of World Snake Day.
ABQ BioPark Aquatic Conservation Facility Collects more than 100,000 Silvery Minnow Eggs this Spring
Eggs collected to help with breeding efforts for the endangered fish.
ABQ BioPark Gives Victory Garden Starts to Local Non-Profits for National Public Gardens Week
Garden staff looking for ways to give back to those most in need.
ABQ BioPark Welcomes New Hyena Cubs, Says Goodbye to a Few Faces
Departures were part of Species Survival Plans.
BioPark Volunteers Put Their Passion, Skills Into Making Masks for Staff
Two dozen volunteers have produced nearly 400 face coverings for essential staff.
ABQ BioPark Gives Seal Update
Dr. Erin Flynn discusses the seals backstage at the ABQ BioPark, including acclimating to a new habitat, training and the loss of a member of our seal family.
Hummingbirds
Learn about hummingbirds and learn how to make healthy nectar for these tiny feathered pollinators.
Make a Native Plant Seed Ball
Seed balls are a fun, easy way to add some native plants to your garden!
Enjoy the ABQ BioPark Right At Your Computer
The Zoo, Botanic Garden, Aquarium and Tingley Beach will continue to share flower shows, birthdays, enrichment activities and more via social media.
ABQ BioPark Continues its Work in the Ivory Coast
Fall 2019 trip focuses on relationship building and field work.