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
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Warehouse Worker
The ABQ BioPark’s Facilities team is seeking a friendly and organized team member to serve as the Warehouse Assistant at the ABQ BioPark.
Carl, the iconic King Cobra, dies
The ABQ BioPark Zoo is sad to lose a guest favorite from the reptile building
Ben the Bear Arrives at the ABQ BioPark
Famous Andean bear is settling into habitat designed with climbing structure, water feature perfect for his adventurous spirit
Fly Mask Protects ABQ BioPark Rhino From Allergies
Bertha and her care team have worked for months to treat her allergies in a unique way
ABQ BioPark Aquarium favorite, Mimi the sea turtle, has died
The ABQ BioPark Aquarium is sad to lose an animal that has been a part of the Aquarium family since 1997.
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.
