History
In January 2006 the New Mexico Zoological Society (in existence since 1969) and the Friends of the Aquarium and Botanic Garden merged to become the New Mexico BioPark Society (NMBPS). Unifying the two mission-driven organizations created an opportunity to provide increased financial support to all four facilities (Zoo, Botanic Garden, Aquarium & Tingley Beach) that comprise the ABQ BioPark.