ABQ BioPark Zoo

Please note: The Reptile Building is currently closed for renovations until further notice.

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The Rio Grande Zoo at the ABQ BioPark covers 64 acres and features naturalistic habitats, a freshwater pond, a stunning band shell, snack bars, a restaurant and gift shops. Connected to the Rio Grande Botanic Garden and Albuquerque Aquarium by the Rio Line Train, the ABQ BioPark will provide you with days of amazement, entertainment and sheer fun.

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A walk through the Zoo is approximately 2.25 miles, introducing you to a variety of animals and species native to Asia, Africa, Indonesia, Australia, and the Americas. Popular species include seals and sea lions, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, elephants, polar bears, giraffes, hippos, camels, tamarins, koalas, Mexican wolves, mountain lions, jaguars, zebras, white rhinos and Komodo dragons.

The Rio Grande Zoo was founded along the banks of the Rio Grande River in 1927. In 1996, it was incorporated into the Albuquerque Biological Park (ABQ BioPark) along with the Albuquerque Aquarium and Rio Grande Botanic Garden. For additional information, call 311 or visit http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/zoo/index.html.

Admission & Park Hours

Admission to the Rio Grande Zoo

Age 13 to 64: $7
Age 65 and older: $3
Age 3 to 12: $3
Children age 2 and under are free

Combo Admission to the Botanic Garden, Aquarium and Zoo
Same day combo tickets to visit all three facilities are sold until noon every day. Combo tickets include unlimited train rides on the Rio Line, which travels between the Aquarium/Garden and the Zoo, and the Thunderbird Express, which makes a loop around the Zoo. Combo tickets may be purchased exclusively from cashiers located at the front entrances of the Aquarium, Botanic Garden and Zoo.

Age 13 - 64: $12
Age 65 and older: $5
Age 3 - 12: $5
Children age 2 and under are free

 

Park Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Sunday.
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday and Sunday, June through August.

Please Note:

• Tickets are sold every day from 9 am to one-half hour before closing. No one is admitted after this time.

• The Rio Grande Zoo is closed on January 1, Thanksgiving Day and December 25.

• The Zoo Train and Rio Line are closed on Mondays. No combo tickets to the facilities will be sold on Mondays. Trains run as usual Tuesday through Sunday.

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Reciprocal Park Discounts

Half-price admission to the Zoo is available to members of other zoos, aquariums and botanic gardens from across the country. However, not all institutions offer reciprocal agreements. Please call in advance to confirm that your membership offers such a discount.

For a list of reciprocal parks click here.

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Guest Services

Persons with Disabilities, Rental Wagons, Wheelchairs and Other Services

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Location and Directions

The Rio Grande Zoo is located at 903 Tenth Street SW, which is south of Lead and Coal and north of Bridge Blvd.

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From I-25 head west on the Lead or Coal exits to Tenth Street, and south on Tenth Street to the Zoo parking lots. If you exit I-25 on Bridge, take Bridge west to Eighth Street. Turn north on Eighth Street and west on Lead or Coal to Tenth Street. Take Tenth Street south to the Zoo.

The entrance to the Zoo in on the west side of Tenth Street.

Two free parking lots are located on the west side of Tenth Street, adjacant to the zoo's entrance.

For directions and more location information, please call 311 or visit http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/zoo/#LHO