Botanic Garden
Welcome to the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Explore more than 1.5 miles of paths through formal and whimsical gardens designed to delight your senses.
The Travel Channel cites ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden as one of the top 12 in the country!
Upcoming Events
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Latest BioPark News
Penguins Feel the Heat
Penguin species exist in delicate balance within their ecosystems and climate change can disrupt their lives in complicated ways.
Wildlife Rescues in Costa Rica
The Jaguar Rescue Center Foundation and The Ara Project are gems along Costa Rica's Caribbean coast.
Green Initiatives at the ABQ BioPark
Elimination of plastic bags, eco-friendly straws among several ways the BioPark is greening up.
Zoo Partners With TriCore Reference Laboratories for Elephant Prenatal Care
Regular blood draws help ensure calf and mom are healthy.
"Hey, Why's the Water Green?"
Tingley Beach's ponds are carefully managed using biological processes.
Partnership to Fight Wildlife Trafficking
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums partners with U.S. Wildlife Trafficking Alliance.
A Lotta Otter Fun
Chaos and Mayhem are getting ready for their new home.
Choo choo!
Meet the Zoo's lead train driver, Greg Gensen.
Re-purposed Poaching Snare Program
The ABQ BioPark is partnering with Catching Hope to conserve the endangered saola.
Native Plants for Pollinators
The ABQ BioPark is establishing a native plants for pollinators program starting this spring.
Update on New Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Ambassador turtle "Shelldon" is growing.
BioPark Volunteers and Staff Give Back to the Community During the Holidays
Led by star volunteer Lula Triandafilidis, education staff and volunteers donate items to local school children.
Cheetah Conservation at the BioPark
ABQ BioPark a leader in innovative breeding procedure, home to a number of cheetahs over the years.
Return to Abidjan
ABQ BioPark staff travel to Zoo National d'Abidjan to continue partnership to conserve endangered crocodile.
ABQ BioPark helping to save rare New Mexico turtles
Zoo is caring for and breeding western river cooters.
New Baby Giraffe at the ABQ BioPark Zoo
Get out to the Beach!
Here is a list of 5 things you didn't know you could do at the ABQ BioPark's Tingley Beach.
5 Reasons to Bring Your Kids to the ABQ BioPark
Kid-friendly activities and attractions make the BioPark a perfect destination for children.
An Enriching Life
Environmental enrichment is a core part of the ABQ BioPark’s animal husbandry program.
Having Fun, Teaching Others
BioPark volunteer likes meeting new people, passing on her love for nature.
A Little Chaos Mixed with a Little Bit of Mayhem
Two of the BioPark’s newest residents are otterly amazing.
ABQ BioPark’s Most Romantic Animal Pairs
Some of Zoo’s animals know how to turn up the heat.
ABQ BioPark’s Most Romantic: Places
Grab a date and get cozy at the BioPark.
Training Zoo Animals
ABQ BioPark zookeepers are also expert trainers who use their bonds to improve animal healthcare.
Training with Reptiles
Zookeepers target train crocodiles.
5 Fast Facts About Cheetahs
Test your cheetah knowledge.
Whole Life Care
The ABQ BioPark’s commitment to animals extends into their golden years.
For the Love of the Bugs
New Botanic Garden BUGarium curator brings a passion for arthropods to his work.
5 Fast Facts About Komodo Dragons
Test your dragon knowledge.
Breaking Through
ABQ BioPark’s third trip to the Abidjan Zoo highlights advancements in the multi-national partnership.