ABQ BioPark

06/12/2025

Garden Music tonight!

There is still time to get tickets for Garden Music tonight, Thursday, June 12 at 7 pm. Local American Funk and Blues band, Chris Dracup: Funk of the West, will perform on the new stage. Arrive early to grab some food from the Shark Reef Café, get your face painted in the Ceremonial Garden, then find a spot in the grass to enjoy an evening of live music.

Gates open at 6 pm. See you tonight!

Tickets are available for purchase online at the link or in person at the gates. https://ow.ly/IrWm50W5K8w

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06/12/2025

📣Due to popular demand, we are no longer sold out! We've added an additional 15 tickets per time slot. These extra tickets are only available online in advance until noon Friday - that's 24 hours to grab one of these bonus spots!

The ABQ BioPark is thrilled to announce a brand new low-sensory evening for adults at the Botanic Garden this summer! Blooming with Pride is designed to provide our community with a more calm alternative to traditional Pride events. LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies who are neurodivergent, sensory sensitive, or just prefer a low-stimulation space can explore at their own pace tomorrow, June 13, from 6:30 pm to 9 pm.

This event is for ages 18 and over. Each ticket includes delicious summer treats: fresh-cut fruit, Dippin' Dots, and a complimentary beverage including a cocktail option for guests 21 and over with valid ID. Additional food and drink will be available for purchase and in addition to Quiet Zones, soft lighting, and reduced noise, a variety of optional activities will be offered. Read more and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/431EDVN

No pressure, no crowds—just community, comfort, and quiet celebration.

06/12/2025

What's Blooming? Wednesdays

Meet the Canna lily: Are these beautiful golden yellow flowers around the Botanic Garden right now a type of orchid, or perhaps a lily? Technically, it’s neither!

Although commonly called a canna lily, the 10 species in the genus Canna are not true lilies (genus Lilium). The nickname likely caught on due to the similarity in appearance. These vibrant flowering plants are native to the American tropics, including all of South America, but have been easily cultivated in temperate climates in other parts of the world, even becoming naturalized in Europe, India, and Africa in the 1860s. The most common colors are warm shades ranging from reds and pinks to oranges and yellows, or any combination of those. No matter where you place them, the canna lily adds height and striking color to your landscape design! Visit the Garden's page to read more about how to grow your own! https://bit.ly/3MFbGpe
Pictured: Canna ‘Gold Leopard’ in containers near the main pond

06/11/2025

For more than two decades, the Aquatic Conservation Facility (ACF) at the ABQ BioPark has been been on the front lines of efforts to preserve one of the most endangered freshwater fish in North America: the Rio Grande silvery minnow. To date, over 1 million of these native fish have been hatched and released back into the wild.

This spring, climate change extremes added an additional threat to populations when drought left fish isolated in evaporating pools as the heat rose. A collaborative rescue effort of stranded fish resulted in an exciting surprise! Now safe under expert human care, the fish spawned and around 124,000 eggs were shared between the ACF and another conservation facility in Dexter, NM. Soon after, another 46,000 eggs were collected from the wild thanks to clever strategies from biologists, joining the 60,000 young silvery minnows that hatched from the rescued fish. Read more about this most recent success story at our website: https://bit.ly/3FOlgXv

Photo of egg collection courtesy of UNM Student Mikaela Santistevan

06/11/2025

It’s Jesse Roper’s turn to take the stage!

Get excited for a night of blues and Americana with Jesse Roper at Zoo Music on Friday, June 20. With a penchant for delivering bombastic live performances buoyed by his virtuosic guitar playing, Roper has a amassed fans and followers at every stop along his musical journey. The stage is where Roper shines, and this is a show you will not want to miss.

Gates open at 6 pm. Music starts at 7 pm.

Get your tickets today at the link. https://ow.ly/IrWm50W5K8w

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06/10/2025

The perfect kick-off to the summer concert series!

Zoo Music on Friday, June 6 was a complete success with a full crowd, perfect weather, and the funky country sounds of Johnny Mullenax! Thank you to the Albuquerque community for filling the grass with friends, family, and fun. We’ll see you at the next one.

Get tickets for Zoo Music with a night of blues with Jesse Roper on June 20 at the link in bio. https://ow.ly/IrWm50W5K8w

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06/09/2025

There's a new face in Asia! Elok (pronounced EL-ick) is a 24 year old male Sumatran orangutan who recently moved to the ABQ BioPark from Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden. This move from a fellow AZA-accredited facility was recommended by the Orangutan Species Survival Plan (SSP), bringing Elok to New Mexico to join Sarah, Rubi, Pixel, and Bulan in the new Asia habitats.

He began exploring his new habitats on Friday, with many lucky guests getting the chance to observe his first time venturing out! Under the watch of the BioPark's expert primate care team, he will begin introductions with the rest of the family when the team determines he is comfortable and ready. Elok means "good looking" in Malay, and we couldn't agree more! Keep an eye out for this handsome gentleman on your next visit, and read more about him at our website: https://bit.ly/4kXzmEH

06/09/2025

Happy World Ocean Day! We celebrated at the Aquarium this weekend, but conservation happens all year long. Together, we can protect our oceans AND our climate 🌊

06/08/2025

Have a tall one for the tall ones! This year, Drafts for Giraffes returns as part of Zoo Music on Friday, June 20. Before the music starts, head to the giraffe habitat to grab a special brew, and learn more about the BioPark herd and their wild counterparts. They'll be there with Discovery Stations from 6 pm to 8 pm, with a special evening snack for the herd at 6:15 pm. $1 from every tall-can alcoholic beverage and every draft sold throughout the BioPark will go toward giraffe conservation. Learn more and get your concert tickets here: https://bit.ly/3KLLbOj

06/08/2025

Your picnic is covered!

Don’t worry about packing your picnic for Garden Music ahead of time, there are plenty of options at the ABQ BioPark for you to choose from! Visit the Shark Reef Café or one of the concessions stands on your way in to grab the perfect meal, then find your spot in the grass to enjoy a night of live local music with Chris Dracup: Funk of the West starting at 7 pm.

Visit the website for more information on this summer concert series. https://ow.ly/IrWm50W5K8w

06/07/2025

The longest day of the year is dedicated to the iconic living long-necks: the giraffe! Celebrate World Giraffe Day at the ABQ BioPark Zoo on June 21 from 10 am to 2 pm and learn about the challenges of giraffe conservation worldwide. You can explore Discovery Stations that tell the stories of the resident herd, their wild counterparts, and much more! More information on this event at bit.ly/1OgXTyI

06/07/2025

There's a black-and-white birthday celebration at 2 pm today, June 7! Trooper is the youngest Hartmann's mountain zebra at the BioPark, and he shares his birthday with the oldest giraffe, June. After the giraffes have their "party", turn around and join the animal care team in singing to Trooper, wishing him a very happy third birthday!