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
ABQ BioPark Honors the Life and Legacy of Moe the Hippo
Moe was an exceptional ambassador for his species and will be deeply missed.
ABQ BioPark Announces Winner of Baby Hippo Naming Contest
The cutest election of the year has come to a close!
ABQ BioPark Extends Veterans Day Discount
The $1 admission discount for veterans and active duty members has begun early.
ABQ BioPark Announces Baby Hippo’s Gender and Naming Contest
Help choose a name for the BioPark’s baby hippo!
Celebrating BioPark Vet Techs—The Unsung Heroes of Animal Care
ABQ BioPark is grateful to our vet techs for their compassionate care and ingenuity.
Big Adventure Begins: ABQ BioPark Welcomes New Juvenile Rhino!
The BioPark’s newest resident brings youthful energy to the rhino habitat.
Hip-Hippo Hooray! ABQ BioPark Celebrates Birth of New Hippo Calf
Experienced parents Karen and Moe welcome their fourth calf.
Lebanon and Beyond Garden Now Open at the ABQ BioPark
Enjoy a new space for reflection, discovery, and connection at the Botanic Garden.
ABQ BioPark to Host Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
The event will be the first of its kind at the BioPark, and will debut at the BioPark Zoo.
A Long, Loving Life—ABQ BioPark Remembers Buccaneer the Giraffe
Bucc was an important genetic contributor to the conservation of reticulated giraffes.
ABQ BioPark Unveils Tadpole Springs for End-of-Season Splashes
A new interactive fountain for young explorers!
Discover Native Flora and Fauna at Cottonwood Gallery
Bosque walking trail at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden is again open to guests.
Three Times the Charm: ABQ BioPark Welcomes Trio of Fuzzy Flamingo Chicks
New chicks mark record number of flamingo hatchlings at the BioPark Zoo!
Keeping Cool at ABQ BioPark
Learn how our dedicated animal care team helps BioPark animals stay cool and comfortable during the summer!
GRT’s Next Chapter: Gorillas Take Center Stage in ABQ BioPark’s Newest Transformation
2025 GRT Annual Report outlines progress and next steps.