ABQ BioPark Zoo

Why this room makes the map

The ABQ BioPark Zoo puts a different kind of live encounter on the map: a 64-acre riverside campus where an evening can move from animal habitats to a concert or seasonal program without feeling like a theme park. The scale rewards wandering, and the Rio Grande setting gives the visit a sense of place before anything starts.

About the room

Founded in 1927 beside the Rio Grande, the Zoo is a public institution with naturalistic habitats and a long memory in Albuquerque. Its scale rewards wandering, and its outdoor programs work best when you let the setting set the pace.

Before you go

Use the BioPark's official calendar for the current gate, program, and parking details. Wear shoes for a long walk, check the weather, and give yourself more time than the headline suggests.

Published listings

• No current published event is attached to this room. Check back when the calendar changes.