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
Wolf Pups Born at the Zoo as Part of Conservation Plan
This is the first lobo birth in Albuquerque in nearly 15 years.
ABQ BioPark Welcomes New Gorilla, Says Farewell and Good Luck to Gorillas and Giraffes
Moves are all part of Species Survival Plans recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Solar Panels Being Installed at the BioPark
Carport-style solar panels will offer shaded spaces in Zoo and Botanic Garden parking lots in addition to generating renewable energy.
Sprouting Young Gardeners
Botanic Garden is partnering with Mandy’s Farm to give youth vocational experience.
ABQ BioPark Animals Featured in National Geographic Photo Ark
Photographer Joel Sartore captured images of fish, birds, reptiles and arthropods.
Teachers from New Mexico Schools Converge to Learn about Incorporating Ocean Science into the Classroom
Workshop organized by ABQ BioPark and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The ABQ BioPark Goes Wild
The majority of the BioPark’s focus is on the animals in the facility's care, but veterinary staff also helps wild animals in need.
Otters Make Themselves at Home
After about 6 months in their new exhibit, Chaos and Mayhem are thriving.
ABQ BioPark releases 48,000 Rio Grande silvery minnows this fall
Conservation program at the ABQ BioPark is in its 18th year.
