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
Training with Reptiles
Zookeepers target train crocodiles, move Komodo dragons using bells and whistles.
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.
ABQ BioPark Gives Thanks
From new babies to conservation, the BioPark has a lot to be thankful for this year.
ABQ BioPark’s Crocodiles (and Gators) Rock!
Learn more about the Zoo’s four crocodilian species.
Step into the Past
The Botanic Garden’s Heritage Farm Gives Visitors a Chance to Experience the Almost-Lost Art of Heritage Farming.
Coming into their Own
The ABQ BioPark Zoo's male elephants Albert and Samson are growing up.
Below the Surface
ABQ BioPark water quality crew dives to keep animals—and their living environment—healthy.
Shining Stars
ABQ BioPark’s Animal Encounters Show lets animals display their natural behaviors, gives them a second chance.
A Special Gorilla
The ABQ BioPark Zoo’s “little orphan” gorilla has come full circle as she enters her senior years.
BioPark Blitz
Make the most of the zoo by hitting up afternoon feedings one by one—here’s the most efficient way for you to get it all in.
Adorable Swimming Animals at the Zoo
It's hot outside, but the ABQ BioPark Zoo's residents know how to keep it cool for the summer.
BioPark Experience: Children’s Fantasy Garden
Encounter dragons and more in this larger-than-life garden.
Small, brown and magical
ABQ BioPark looking to breed little-known mountaintop dwelling salamanders
Like a Rock
Howler monkey father offers patience and protection to his small family
Jasmine’s World
Mexican gray wolf spends her golden years at the ABQ BioPark
Happy Mother’s Day to our Zoo Moms!
The ABQ BioPark Zoo has some fantastic mothers. Check out what these Zoo mothers are doing to prepare their young ones to become adults.
ABQ BioPark Zoo's Fastest Animals
These animals can easily outrun even the fastest Run for the Zoo competitors.
Garden Veteran
Long-time gardener, Vietnam vet finds solace by helping keep the Botanic Garden healthy and green
Master of Disguise
It’s a branch…it’s an owl…no, it’s a tawny frogmouth!
Great Gorillas
BioPark’s gorillas include orphans, surrogate moms, adolescents trying to “figure it out”
Zoo "Spinning" with Excitement over New Attraction
Endangered species carousel to open this Friday
Year of the Wolf
After a decade-long breeding hiatus, more Mexican wolf pups may be in the future for the ABQ BioPark.
How to Train your Seal (or Sea Lion)
Bond, consistency and patience critical when working with these intelligent, curious ocean mammals.
Plunging in with Koluk and Kiska
A day in the life of a polar bear keeper
Love is for the birds
Two Valentine’s Day stories of avian romance at the ABQ BioPark
Looking for Love
The ABQ BioPark has a number of animals that are getting cozy to help save their species.