Arts & Culture News
ABQ BioPark Announces New Wildlife Partnership with Valles Caldera National Preserve
5-year agreement to protect local endangered wildlife.
Siamang Rue Loses Fight Against Shigella
While the ABQ BioPark is encouraged by the recovery of most of its apes, staff mourn the loss of the siamang infant.
Johore the Siamang Dies from Shigella Complications
The ABQ BioPark continues to treat for the highly infectious bacteria, which can cause GI distress and death in primates.
City Opens Public Art Installation at Civic Plaza Honoring Community Experiences from the Pandemic
“Lost & Found” to share stories of loss and learning.
Statement from the ABQ BioPark Concerning Apes
Some of our primates are off exhibit and under care for a bacterial infection.
City Seeks Poetry Submissions for Albuquerque Anthology
Poems of, about, for, from, or to the Duke City will be considered for UNM Press publication.
The ABQ BioPark is deeply saddened by the passing of beloved gorilla Huerfanita
Huerfanita died of complications from the bacterial infection affecting the Zoo’s gorillas, orangutans and siamangs
The ABQ BioPark is heartbroken at the unexpected death of siamang Brian
Bacterial infection affecting the Zoo’s gorillas, orangutans and siamangs.
Mayor's Creative Youth Corps Provides Arts-Based Youth Development
Second Cohort Successfully Completes Summer Internship.
ABQ BioPark plays a leading role in freshwater fish conservation in the Caribbean and around the globe
ABQ BioPark plays a leading role in freshwater fish conservation in the Caribbean and around the globe
Balloon Museum Announces All Black and White, an Exhibition Exploring the Unique Designs of New Mexico Artists
Exhibition opens on Thursday, July 29.
ABQ BioPark Expecting a Baby Hippo
Mom Karen trained to participate in an ultrasound and is nearing her due date.
Live Music Returns to the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden this Week
Garden Sounds to showcase local musicians
Music Filled Weekends in Old Town Return
Summertime in Old Town free concert series features live, local music
Albuquerque Museum to Acquire New Works from Living Local Artists
$100,000 investment will address diversity gaps in the Museum's art collection.
Keepers Discover 10 Slender-Snouted Crocodile Eggs on World Croc Day
While it's unlikely they're fertile, it's a good indication that the female is comfortable in her home here at the ABQ BioPark.
ABQ BioPark Team Investigates Water Quality Issue in the Model Boat Pond
The water in the pond had recently become unbalanced.
New Associate Director Rounds Out ABQ BioPark Leadership Team
Bob Lee brings more than 20 years of animal care experience.
Department of Arts & Culture Strengthening and Diversifying Bridge to Leadership With New Initiatives
Youth programs, fellowships provide growth and development within cultural institutions.
City of Albuquerque Announces New Museums Administrator, Head Curator at the Albuquerque Museum
Both leaders are New Mexico natives with extensive experience in art, history, and museums.
Evening Tours Return at the ABQ BioPark
Attendees will learn about the fascinating nighttime behaviors of pollinators, night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals and more during evening tours at the Zoo and Botanic Garden.
Mayor Keller and the Department of Arts and Culture Present ListenABQ
Cohort of young Albuquerque-based artists developed creative response to the events and challenges of 2020.
Registration Now Open For DataFest:ArtQuest
Local hackathon combines the public's art with the public's right to know.
ABQ BioPark Announces Summer Hours
Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden now open seven days a week, special evening hours throughout June.
Mayor Tim Keller and ABQ BioPark Break Ground on Asia Exhibit
Asia is the Zoo's first major expansion in decades and will feature expanded habitats for snow leopards, orangutans, Malayan tigers and more.
Two New Chimpanzees at the Zoo
Females Zoe and Siri came from the Oklahoma City Zoo as part of a Species Survival Plan breeding recommendation.