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
Oh, Baby! ABQ BioPark’s Rozie the Elephant is Expecting a Big Bundle of Joy
The third-generation calf is expected in December 2024
An Elephant-sized Effort Went Into Helping Irene the Elephant When She Needed Eye Surgery
Follow up on Irene the elephant's eye surgery performed in late 2022.
The ABQ Biopark Says a Heart-breaking Goodbye to Tonka the Sumatran Orangutan
Tonka, 44, was the second oldest male Sumatran orangutan in the United States.
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Head Cashier
The ABQ BioPark’s guest experience team is seeking both full time and part time customer-focused team members to serve as Guest Experience Crew members at the BioPark Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden.
ABQ BioPark gives “gold star” treatment in the golden years
Reticulated giraffes June and Buccaneer receive individualized geriatric care
ABQ BioPark celebrates the first kangaroo joey at the Zoo since 2013
Western grey kangaroo joey is peeking out of the pouch
ABQ BioPark Investing in Cutting-Edge DNA Lab to Quickly Test Elephants for Often-Fatal Virus
Only seven zoo labs in the country exist to conduct on-site EEHV testing
ABQ BioPark Brings in Some New Animals, Helps Others Move to New Homes
Moves are all part of a holistic vision for animal welfare.
ABQ BioPark Opens New Asia Habitat
Largest expansion in decades sets the new standard for animal care and wellbeing at the Zoo
Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: General Service Worker
The ABQ BioPark’s Maintenance team is seeking a motivated, helpful, and detail-oriented team member to serve as a Custodian at the ABQ BioPark.
ABQ BioPark Earns American Humane Certified™ Approval for Exceptional Animal Welfare
Independent recognition further demonstrates BioPark's proven commitment to animal wellbeing.
ABQ BioPark Now Halfway Through GRT Funding Period
Report details major projects completed and in progress
ABQ BioPark releases three Rio Grande cooters near Carlsbad, New Mexico
A collaborative conservation effort led to the planned release of the turtles hatched at the BioPark Zoo.