ABQ BioPark Zoo, Albuquerque

Name: ABQ BioPark Zoo
Address: 903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, 87102, United States
Telephone: +1 505-764-6200

#8 among attractions in Albuquerque

Top attraction, Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities

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Facts and practical information

ABQ BioPark Zoo, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a facility of the Albuquerque Biological Park. Founded in 1927, the 64-acre and located within the Albuquerque Biological Park, the zoo was originally known as the Rio Grande Zoo until it was renamed to its current name. Some of the most popular of the over 200 species are seals and sea lions, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, elephants, polar bears, giraffes, hippos, camels, tamarins, koalas, Mexican wolves, cougars, monkeys, jaguars, zebras, and rhinos. Sections of the zoo include an Africa exhibit area, an Australia exhibit area, the "Cat Walk" and herpetology area. An endangered species carousel was added in 2016. A narrow-gauge railroad connects the zoo to the other facilities of the Albuquerque Biological Park. Walking distance through the zoo is 2.27 miles. ()

Opened: 1927 (98 years ago)Species: 200Elevation: 4948 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°4'43"N, 106°39'47"W

Address

903 10th St SWSouthwest Albuquerque (Barelas)Albuquerque 87102 United States

Contact

+1 505-764-6200

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Day trips

ABQ BioPark Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rosenwald Building, ABQ BioPark, Albuquerque Convention Center, KiMo Theater.

0.8 miNE
Shopping, Department store
Rosenwald Building, Albuquerque
20 min walk • The Rosenwald Building is a historic building located in Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. Designed by Henry Trost of the El Paso firm of Trost & Trost and built in 1910, it was the first reinforced concrete building in the city.
~150 ftS
Riverside spot with animals and a train
ABQ BioPark, Albuquerque
1 min walk • The ABQ BioPark is an environmental museum located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It contains four separate facilities: ABQ BioPark Aquarium - An aquarium with a 285,000-US-gallon ocean tank containing Gulf of Mexico saltwater species from estuaries, surf zone, shallow waters, coral reefs, and ocean, as well as many other exhibits.
1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque
27 min walk • Albuquerque Convention Center is a multipurpose convention and performing arts center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is New Mexico's largest convention center.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
KiMo Theater, Albuquerque
19 min walk • The KiMo Theatre is a theatre and historic landmark located in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Fifth Street.
1.3 miNE
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Live music
Marble Brewery, Albuquerque
35 min walk • Marble Brewery is a brewery in Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded in 2008. Its main brewhouse is located in downtown Albuquerque on Marble Avenue, which gave the brewery its name. The 30 barrel brewhouse is responsible for brewing all classic and seasonal styles, including Marble's most popular brew, Double White.
0.7 miNE
Shopping
Maisel's Indian Trading Post, Albuquerque
18 min walk • Maisel's Indian Trading Post was located in the city of Albuquerque, county of Bernalillo, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Bernalillo County, New Mexico in 1993.
0.9 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Sunshine Building, Albuquerque
23 min walk • The Sunshine Building is a historic six-story building in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was built in 1924 by local theater owner Joseph Barnett and houses the Sunshine Theater as well as commercial space and offices.
0.6 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First United Methodist Church, Albuquerque
17 min walk • First United Methodist Church is an historic Methodist church in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. The church was chartered in 1880 and the original building, constructed between 1880 and 1882, was the first church in New Town.
0.9 miE
35°4'59"N • 106°38'56"W
The Box Performance Space, Albuquerque
22 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows
0.7 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral Church of St. John, Albuquerque
18 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. John is an Episcopal cathedral located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of the Rio Grande. In 2018 the cathedral church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.7 miSE
35°4'27"N • 106°39'4"W
Wheels Museum Inc, Albuquerque
19 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is ABQ BioPark Zoo open?

ABQ BioPark Zoo is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to ABQ BioPark Zoo?

Nearby attractions include ABQ BioPark, Albuquerque (1 min walk), Rio Grande Valley State Park, Albuquerque (10 min walk), Barelas-South Fourth Street Historic District, Albuquerque (16 min walk), Park Plaza Condominiums, Albuquerque (16 min walk).

How to get to ABQ BioPark Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to ABQ BioPark Zoo:

Train

Asia Train Station (4 min walk)
Africa Train Station (4 min walk)

Bus

Barelas • Lines: 766, 777 (16 min walk)
Main Library • Lines: 766, 777 (19 min walk)