Reviews of ABQ BioPark - Zoo (Zoo)

903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, United States

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Michelle Serrano

Great get away for my family and I! My son had a blast! The reptile area was under construction but everything else was open and we got to see all the animals. My son had a blast he’s four so it was a great time for him. I love this place!

scott gillespie

Our zoo is the best! We've been members for a long time but we hadn't been in a year or so due to some health issues. There was a three day old giraffe baby, a baby elephant playing in a swimming hole and quite a few other babies. The lion and tiger exhibits have been greatly improved along with many other exhibits.

Echo Preston

This is who is terrific. The animals seem happy and entertained. The staff is very friendly to my family and my kids. We had a great time

Naomi Romero

Love going every time! Great place lots of room for growth.

Abbra Cadabra

Very enjoyable visiting during the off-season. We were able to view without feeling rushed by other patrons. A few animals weren't out but enjoyed seeing the rest. Go early, buy the combo ticket, and view the zoo, gardens, ride the train, and enjoy the aquarium.

Adrian Mathieu

I was very disappointed. We took our 2 year old daughter as part of her birthday trip. We were very sad to see that most of the exhibits were empty and closed. The grounds were horribly dirty. There was two employees with brooms and dust pans walking by us complaining about there jobs and how much they hate them as they walked over so much trash. It was like every turn we took there was trash piles that were not picked up in who knows how long. You can tell that they were sitting there for awhile. The lady at the carousel ticket booth was so rude and hateful. I went and asked for 2 tickets and she looked at me and around me and questioned me why 2? Umm... none of your business but they were for my husband and little girl. She then glared at us while my little girl rode the carousel. She then started talking to another employee and they both started glaring at us while my little girl ate her ice cream cone. Talk about uncomfortable. One site even said that to excuse the the closure it will reopen winter of 2017. What???? It is June of 2019!!!! at least change the sign. I was so disappointed. If you look at the park it looks like the trees are going to break and fall, they have not been trimmed in who knows how long. The gorilla pen had torn up magazines that people threw in and trash all over. Poor things. The animals at this Zoo look sad. If you have been to other places the animals look happy, here they look miserable. Seriously. I will not ever go back. The one in Pueblo, CO is nice and very pleasant as well as the one in Tuscan, AZ. Those are nice. If this is what we as NM residents are supposed to be proud of count me out. Never again!

Rachael Larose

They have very nice enclosures it's very spacious plenty of places for kids to explore. They also have the awesome train rides which takes you through all of the parks on the aquarium. If you need something to do on summer days I would highly recommend it.

Cristina Collaros

I always love going to the zoo. The penguins are super cute and it's really fun.

Nerissa Vazquez

Awesome as always. The new penguin exibit was well worth the trip. Love the giraffes and watching the hippo feeding.

Big Sok

Big zoo Very fun it has HIPPOS I LOVE HIPPOS AND FLAMINGOS this zoo has it all

Brittney Montoya

The zoo is always a great place to go with my family and friends. My daughter's love seeing the animals and the wonderful knowledge they learn from the staff. We always have a great time!

raquel garcia

The ABQ BioPark is a great place for a family outing! It's fun and entertaining for the small children, youth, and adults! My only complaint is how expensive the concession stands are. I recommend taking your own water bottle or plan on spending $4.00 on 16 oz bottle of water and you'll definitely need several throughout the day.

Chris Thompson

Make sure you add the Albuquerque Zoo to you list of stops. It was great. They are also getting ready to open up a brand new penguin exhibit on 23 July. There is a military discount so make sure everyone has their IDs.

Veronica Montes

This place so much bigger than I thought it was incredible how many animals they have.

Priscilla Romero

So many memories here! I love this place! A good place to take your family to!

Michelle Serrano

Great get away for my family and I! My son had a blast! The reptile area was under construction but everything else was open and we got to see all the animals. My son had a blast he’s four so it was a great time for him. I love this place!

Angelo Bustillos

A lot of exhibits were closed and they didn't mention it to us before we paid for our tickets. Also the summer hours listed in their website are incorrect. We were told at the gate that those hours were for last season. The zoo is still fun but I would ask about the exhibits before you pay, in case the ones you want to see are closed.

momoeight mamabear

One of the best zoos in the country. They were doing natural enclosures before the big guys. New penguin exhibit!! A beautiful, pleasant place to spend the day walking around looking at animals

Myron Grant

Great experience for all ages. Animals are well cared for and don't seem to mind "performing" for you. Small.snacks and full meals are available to satisfy your hunger.

dally dole

Very cool zoo. They have penguins which are non existent in El Paso TX. They are cute. Many flamingos too. Many other animals.

Danny Mahl

This zoo not only treats all the animals well, but also does a great job at providing an educational experience that teaches about the many ways we can protect the many species they exhibit. It also has eco friendly, and bio degradable products that help to keep the waste produced to a minimum. And (for a zoo) the products are fairly affordable.

Lee Montana

I loved the new exhibit The penguins A total must see

Christina Sedillo

Love all of the exhibits at this zoo! The penguin exhibit is so elaborate and so worth the wait. So many fun animals to see. Lots of restrooms and water stations too.

Nichole Maher

I love the new solar panel covered parking and penguin exhibit! They're doing a lot of updates and new construction so several exhibits were closed but it's looking really nice. The baby flamingos were adorable and I can't recall ever seeing any in the 30 years I've been visiting, so it was a nice surprise. Staff are pretty much always willing to answer questions and are polite and courteous. They were roasting chile at the food stand by the center park area and selling La Cumbre beer, which is a pretty nice addition for people who like either of those things. If you're part of a family and go more than once a year, it's probably worth buying the annual membership.

Justin Garoutte

The BioPark Zoo is so much cooler now with the penguins! The new exhibit is really well done with a neat call to action at the end. This is a great place to take friends and family for a nice morning stroll.

Katie Christenson

There were several empty exhibits and we were not allowed to see any of the primate section or where the hippos were because it was all blocked off due to trimming trees so for me, that was a waste of money. I did enjoy watching the baby elephant playing in the water with his mama.

Suzanne Dickenson

If you don’t have anything to do for a couple of hours then this is a decent stop. However, you’ll find animals without signs indicating who and what they are, no animals and no sign stating they’re off exhibit. But, if you’re traveling like I was with a small dog they do have a kennel and were very nice to watch her.

Edward Morgan

Had a Great Time There With My Grandkids

Felicia Padilla

I ove their ice cream and park! You are welcome to bring your own food for a picnic and the facilities are always clean. Their boat ride is for yo to 4 persons for $8 per boat ride. The average ice cream cone is around $5 but totally worth it ! I love the new penguin building and the organized staff

Jeff Sauer

I have been to Zoos all over the country and I love the Albuquerque Bio Park. There is a lot to do here and the animals have lots of space. It will take a full day to walk through and see everything. They are always doing some updates and improving the habitats. They have one of the most amazing and largest collections of reptiles. This bio park also has a large plant collection. There is a lot of educational resources as well. You will love this zoo.

Sammy Pedroncelli

It's amazing to be able to see these animals up close. I never imagined that the hippocampus were so big, watching them play with their ball was really cool. There were some areas under construction but they are doing a great job on the upgrades, it's a lot bigger then what I remember from my last visit.

Jim Eckman

An old zoo but still fun to visit. Animals are well cared for. Friendly staff and awesome volunteers round out the experience. Some difficulty in getting around the exhibits if you are in a wheelchair. Steep grades in several areas. While I didn't visit every bathroom in the park I did not find one bathroom with a ADA accessible stall. Very disappointing for such a facility.

Tannia Avila

A lot of the exhibits are closed but the few that are up are fun. It's a great way to get out, walk and get some sun. Also the plans for the renovation that's coming in the next few years looks awesome. I will say the seals will be missed

Nathaniel Hoefer

Clean your zoo. My family got Norovirus. This was the only place we went to on July 21st. No joke, utterly insane with much difficulty such as 4 ER trips in the last eight days for my sick children, placing my elderly father in the hospital, and losing my PTO. Thankfully I have insurance. I'd rather Google "Zoo" and experience a YouTube video in the comfort of my home....where its clean and viral-free. I wonder how the bio park is? Is it sickening and ill-godliness unclean as well? Pathetic. Another reason why I despise this city. Oh, your attractions suck by the way.

Chris Pilcher

One of best Zoos in the country. New penguin house is really fun!

Jamie Weare

Always fun to visit this zoo. Staff is friendly. The train is a must if you're into trains. The conductor has a lot of great info to share around the history of the zoo.

Kas Harrison

Well laid out, perfect size for a leisurely visit with will appointed enclosures and friendly staff.

Derek Holt

Been going to the zoo for almost 30 years now and have been impressed with the additions and renovations that the city allows the zoo to have. There are many exhibits and you should expect to spend at least three to five hours here! The staff is usually friendly and helpful and many of the animals and Exhibits are impressive!

Jennifer Borkowski

Had a great time ! The penguin exhibit sooo good! The clear floor was a surprise. Didn't get to see the Lions but what a super fun morning !

cody robinson

Absolutely fun time. Expect to walk a decent amount, but that's okay so the animals have enough room to live. The only downside is the food is expensive for simple things.

Kelly Branchal

Had a great time with the grandkids! Plenty to do besides see animals. Kids enjoyed ice cream, cotton candy, the carousel, and the playground. Fed the lorkeets (well worth the $2 entry) and I was able to rent an electric scooter for$30. So worth the cost! Time to renew our membership next month!

Nani m

Took my nephew's and they had a blast. Some of the exhibits are closed because they are being updated. It is a great size not so big that you can't see everything in one day. Love the new penguins!

Samantha Sergeant

Amazing zoo! A lot under construction, but spectacular improvements being made. The Penguin Chill is to die for, it's incredible. The mallards in central parq eat out of your hands, and the polar bear has a sense of dramatic timing.

Ashley Richardson

Great zoo! The new penguin exhibit our favorite! Lots of fun things to see and do here.

Rena Kilgore

The combo ticket made train ride and the small aquarium cost efficient. However, we suggest eating before you come. We paid more for two cheese burgers and two drinks (bottled water was $4) then we paid to get in. The dragon was apparently to shy as we tried twice but both times didn't see it. There is a lot of construction going on so we were kinda of disappointed by that. But, the gorilla enclosure was very satisfying and those guys were fun to watch. It is suggested you go early before it gets busy. We were able to access everything we wanted before it got hot or busy. It's a nice zoo, clean and the animals seem to have lots of room. The only thing we found weird was the train ride showed a lot of the areas where junk is being stored. Wish it gave us more interesting things to see.

Jeff Wright

Love this Zoo! It's not oversized and not too small. It's just big enough to spend a few hours with your kids teaching them about wildlife around the world. Exhibits are under construction (June 2019) so there is a few of our favorites that weren't out. I'll make sure to update my score when the work is done.

Cindy Rodriguez

We went today because I had family in town and they wanted to see it. It had been quite awhile since I had been here and we had a great day! The weather was perfect and the majority of the animals were out because it wasn't too hot. The new areas are awesome and I really like how the exhibits are close together. Wonderful place for all to visit!

Alex Sizemore

Really not a great zoo. Bought a combo pass to the zoo and the aquarium, but the shuttle running between them was broken down. Nobody let us know until we'd waited there for about an hour. Additionally, it seems like just about everything is broken or under construction. Maybe someday this zoo could be nice, but I wouldn't recommend the visit right now. Just stop by the botanical gardens, those were quite nice.

Sherry Dekeyzer

Love our zoo! However, I can remember when the grounds were kept so nice. The park isn't the greatest now and some of the zoo is just straight up dirt. The flowers used to be breath taking. It can be better. It used to be better.

David Cavazos

Overall great experience. Unfortunately the predator birds and tropical birds exhibit was closed off. No sea lions or sea otters and it seems like the exhibit is going to be discontinued. Bear exhibit was also closed off. They should have charged a discounted rate for so much construction. The penguin exhibit is one of the best experiences. Not a lot of zoos have so many different species of penguins.

Julian Alejandro

Most of the animals were non active, nonetheless they are well kept and fed. Great for the family and animal lovers. Some were kept from their show enclosures (bad luck I guess).

Frank Flynn

A great 3 piece must see consisting of an aquarium, zoo, and botanical garden. The zoo is slightly separated from the other two, can be driven or a train ride is available, however, the train stops operating about an hour before either side closes, so it is optional to take the train opposite of where your parked 1st, then finish back by your vehicle which will give you one more hour to visit.

Angelo Tega

I always enjoy coming to this place, however, this zoo seems to have more space than it does animals. The animals are typically asleep or they are not out for display. Anyway, this zoo always makes my day good and it makes me feel relaxed and peaceful. Animals are amazing, so to able to see them closely gets me happy and excited. The animals they do have are great!!!!!!!

Carmela daParma

My favorite zoo is the Albuquerque zoo because the animals are so well cared for and there are always zoo babies! The new penguin exhibit is brilliant! There are a lot of changes right now, construction, etc., but still worth attending! (baby giraffes!!!)

Josh Kaler

Great place to bring the family. They are in the midst of a bunch of upgrades. And a brand new penguin exhibit is about to open. But you can still see all the polar bears, elephants, zebras, monkeys, and random birds and cats. Kids love to run around an afternoon looking at everything. Food is a bit pricey so I would eat before hand.

Alan Machek

Absolutely love going to the zoo! Was fantastic to finally get to see the Penguin Chill exhibit and to see all the different penguins was awesome and not something I ever thought I'd see in this state so kudos for making that possible! My favorite exhibit is and will always be the Polar Bears as they're my favorite animals since I was a little boy. Highly recommend everyone go to the zoo as it's extremely affordable to all!

Nicole Callaway

Always satisfied with my visit when I'm here. Lots of things to see. Also it's nice that your allowed to bring in your own food and drinks

Sheryl Rose

Amazing selection of animals. Clean. Very nice park. Highly recommend.

Hailey Burns

The penguin exhibit blew me away. I'm so amazed by how high quality it is and all of the penguins look healthier than I've ever seen at a zoo. They look so incredibly happy!

patty justice

The animals were happy, and it was easy to see they are well cared for. Hands down one of the the coolest penguin exhibits I've ever seen.

sherry Pimentel

Love the zoo. They are always doing something here to improve it and make it better for the animals and us. I love the penguins, they are so amazing to watch and there habitat the zoo has is really cool. Love the see threw flooring too. Its so cool.

Sasha De La Cruz

Love coming to the zoo! Have the yearly pass and its great for the family! My son loves the playground area. The new attraction with the penguins is amazing and super fun!!!

gabriel rios

Very clean and animals look healthy and active Great penguin exhibit. Friendly staff

Lindy Casey

I have to admit, we spent more time at the garden and aquarium part of the BioPark than we did at the Zoo part. There was a neat train that wound its way through town and along a park where people were fishing. The gardens were hands down some of the best I've visited in my travels. Labeling was consistent and present, design was appropriate for naturalized and formal areas, and the overall layout made for an exploratory experience. The grassy park area is very nice and if I'd thought ahead I would have brought a picnic to enjoy in the shade of the mature trees. Good butterfly exhibit, aquarium was interesting, and the Bugarium was the best/weirdest/grossest/neatest. This is truly a park to be enjoyed by the whole family or even someone alone who wants to find a park bench and be quiet. Lovely place. As for the zoo, there was so much under repair or construction it made it hard to get around and I'm sure we missed a lot. We'll be back!

M

A few insider extras that enhance the experience: -Purchase train tickets at the gate to save a few $$ and be sure to keep an eye on the time and schedule. The last one back is earlier than most expect. ($3 for an all day pass to and from the Aquarium and Botanic Gardens) - $2 to feed the giraffe and take a quick photo - $2 to feed the lorikeets - $2 Carousel - Playground near the elephant exhibit for the little ones (free) - They recently moved the pedal boats from Tingly Beach to the zoo so it's on our list for next time! These affordable options are all short but sweet. I hope this gives you and your family something new to try during your next adventure!

Clifford Martin

There's hardly any animals, a lot of confusion, because of the construction going on there. And I think the price is to high for not much to see. It would be nice if the construction is done and more animals out, maybe the price would be fair than.

Erin Pike

I really enjoyed my experience here! Everyone is really friendly and the animals all seem very well taken care of! The penguin exhibit was amazing, and there are multiple areas to view their activity. We also really enjoyed watching the hippos receive their afternoon meal! I definitely recommend checking this place out!

Arnold Engstrom

Great time for all. Haven't been in many years and what they have is quite amazing.

Patrice Kraft

Great zoo but many of the animals weren't available or just sleeping. I'm not sure. It was a nice day for a walk in the zoo.

Gemma Williams

Nice zoo for this size town. Recently went to see the new penguin enclosure- it was quite well done. The zoo keepers are friendly and will answer questions (we spent a few minutes talking to Neelix's "mom"), the docents are also quite helpful and knowledgable. A membership is well worth it as it includes the botanical gardens, zoo + more. If you go 2-3 times a year it pays for itself.

Sherry Dekeyzer

Love our zoo! However, I can remember when the grounds were kept so nice. The park isn't the greatest now and some of the zoo is just straight up dirt. The flowers used to be breath taking. It can be better. It used to be better.

Jessica Wilson

Always a great time! The kids love it and week days arent crowded at all. Definitely recommend getting the annual pass

Mary Hernandez

I love the bio park. The gardens, zoo and aquarium are all wonderful and well kept. The new penguins attraction is fantastic and really elevated the zoo's appeal. It's a great way to spend a day.

Azaria Brooks

This zoo rocks! It has such a wide variety of animals, including Asian elephants! The new penguin exhibit is really cool too. The prices aren't too bad so if you find yourself in the area and like zoos this place is worth stopping by.

Teresa Orr

Beautiful exhibits, great viewing areas. Easy to walk paths. Wonderful experience. Great job to the zoo staff.

Josh Sharp

The new penguin exhibit was amazing! It was very large and had some new age technology in it as well. Im glad that its kept cool for the penguins as well.

Darian Lee

I had an amazing time at this Zoo! We came to Albuquerque to visit family and decided to stop by the zoo one day. It is sooo clean and well taken care of! I also have to give praise for the baby changing stations!!! So helpful! More places should have stations like this.

Destiny Miller

I love the zoo and so does my daughter. It's always a great way to spend the weekend. I love the presentations they have and love the way they have the zoo set up. The maps are super cool. :) The year membership is definitely worth it. The Polar bear exhibit is a top fave for my family.

Larry Rex

The new Penguin Chill exhibit is wonderful. The park is clean and spacious with lots to see. The concession prices are high but help fund the zoo.

Patty Adams

For a "smallish" city, Albuquerque has a fabulous zoo. Lots of animals to see. Vending is typical amusement park fare. The earlier you go the cooler it is which is nice in the summer. There's also a train that travels between the zoo & the botanical gardens/aquarium. Some of the exhibits have been updated recently. Fun for kids!

Chris Trujillo

I love the Zoo! Friendly staff and there's much to do. But please, make sure and take enough quarters, the ducks are very pushy and will see to it that you feed them (hahaha)! I love the ducks, they'll eat out of your hands.

David Cavazos

Overall great experience. Unfortunately the predator birds and tropical birds exhibit was closed off. No sea lions or sea otters and it seems like the exhibit is going to be discontinued. Bear exhibit was also closed off. They should have charged a discounted rate for so much construction. The penguin exhibit is one of the best experiences. Not a lot of zoos have so many different species of penguins.

Heather Warwick

I love bringing my family to the zoo. There are so many exotic animals. This is one of the best family attractions Albuquerque has .

vicki copas

We love our local zoo!! We dont mind spending money at the zoo because it all goes back to the zoo. The memberships are well worth it!! The staff is amazing also. The new Penguin exhibit is very cool!!

Cari Fox

Had so much fun with the kids. My son was really excited to see the penguins. He is special needs and was happy to learn that one of the penguins was just like him.

Vince Eccles

Zoos are not my favorite places to visit. This zoo was very good. I sensed that the Zoo and the staff at the zoo were there as much for the animals as for the visitors. I was not too sad for the animals in their limited pens. They represent a salvation of some species once humanity grows up into a kind earth inhabitant.

Hannah Spiceland

The zoo is very large, give yourself at least 2.5-3 hrs to see everything. The penguin exhibit is the best, the penguins are very active and love to swim for the joy of it

Viola Benally

The Albuquerque Zoo is a really wonderful place to see animals in seemingly natural habitat. It is a park like setting. I loved the hippos soaking in the pond and the polar bear playing in the pile of ice cubes.

Jewell Mortis

This was my first time visiting the zoo in Albuquerque. And overall it was pretty good. Admissions was $10, but for non state residents it's $14.50. I got to see the penguins, check out the cat walk and visit the Africa exhibit. I had lunch at the Penguin Chill Cafe. It was pricey, but good. And like most of the cafes at the zoo, they serve beer!There's also a big space for picnics so you could pack a cooler and make a day of it. I didn't get to see the elephants or take a ride on the duck pond so I'll have to visit again.

Crystal Bennett

One of my favorite places in the world! Made some unforgettable memories with my family there.

Renee Chavez

Such an amazing place. Its alot of walking so be prepared and it takes about 3-4 hrs to see everything. I suggest bringing a cooler for drinks and making lunch there.

Darcy Dallin

Pequin exhibit nice n cool. Gorillas were sad. They need more interaction. Rest of the zoo was nice.

barry k.

Nobody communicates very well. The zoo train has been down for over a month with no information anywhere. There are 2 trains both are down and 1 has been down for a long time. Not known how long that train has been down but it's sitting in the back where they can do minor servicing. Wild goose chase on getting more information. The city maintains the trains not the zoo. The zoo hires to drive the train. Perhaps if the public was given more information we can help. The engine has been out of the most recent train since it blew. Heard that from somebody in admin at the zoo.

Crystal Skiba

The majority of the exhibits were closed. We went to the splash pad with our kids only to find out it wasn't on. We tried to contact staff to find out what was going on but no one knew and kept forwarding us to other people. We have a season pass and I'm starting to wonder if it was worth the money.

Anthony Cowdrey

Great place to spend the day. Food is WAY overpriced, but exhibits are nice and constantly improving.

Zachariah Russell

I don't normally care for zoos too much, but I loved this place! It was amazing! So many different animals and exhibits and fun stuff to do. We had a great time on our visit to the ABQ BioPark, and look forward to coming back soon!

L McDaniel

Paddle boat was a surprise treat for my Grandson. It's been many years since my last visit. Their constant outstanding improvements have always been a wonder to me

Angelica Turrieta

Saturday’s zoo concert was brilliant. Lines to enter moved quickly and prices to enter are reasonable. Make sure to get there early to grab a great spot. Bring your favorite lawn chair and blanket and get your picnic on. The perfect way to relax with the one you love.

Lianna Lara

This zoo is clean. The animals seem lively. The new penguin exhibit is awesome! Wheelchair friendly and lots of handicap parking. Discount for New Mexico residents. Large grassy area for kids to run around or have a picnic. They also have a couple of playground areas for kids.

Rosemary Pagliaro

New penguin exhibit is awesome! Great setup, exhibits, and interaction. Haven't tried the Chill Cafe yet but looks good. The rest is great also. Definitely love coming here. Going to miss the seals but can't wait to see the new Australian exhibit. Also love the covered parking/bonus solar panels. Looking at renewing membership now.

Kathy Swingle

Was born and raised in Albuquerque and have been coming to this zoo for a long time. The sea lions were always one of my favorite. It's so disappointing that exhibit was closed off, as well as the birds, raptors exhibit. I hope they bring back the seals and sea lions exhibit. On a good note the penguins were excellent.

Chad Chavez

It a beautiful zoo. You gotta check out the new penguin exhibit. Its awsone you and your kids will love it. They hav a carousel, paddle boats,animal feedingsand lets not forget train rides. There's also a playground for kids. If you haven't gone yer u must go.

Michael S

Nice zoo for the price of the ticket. They allow you to bring food and drinks from outside which is nice considering the prices for things inside are a bit steep. I forgot my sunscreen and paid $8.00 for a 2oz bottle at the gift shop. Won't forget that again! Overall nice place and friendly staff with good amount of animals to observe.

Jack Reneker

Have been member since 2011, always enjoy bringing my grandkids. Penguin facility is amazing.

Dave

Very Nice! The new Penguin exhibit was fantastic! Very enjoyable.

Rayanna Blea

The new penguin exhibit is awesome! My kids really enjoyed their time there. I wish there was some water mist tents or something because it is very hot.

William Allen

That broil the Albuquerque biopark Zoo it's a great place to see all the great animals there as well as concerts in the summer that's it for now

Hank Kush

Very nice place for a little family trip, I wish they had more attractions opened.

mama bear

This zoo is clean. The animals seem lively. The new penguin exhibit is awesome! Wheelchair friendly and lots of handicap parking. Discount for New Mexico residents. Large grassy area for kids to run around or have a picnic. They also have a couple of playground areas for kids.

Jazmyn Young

We visited from out of town. This zoo was pretty cool ...the exhibits are all so up close & personal. I felt as though I could reach out & touch the animals actually. I was a little disappointed to see so many of them closed for "renovation" or another reason. But loved the fact that there weren't many ppl there! (Tu 230p-close) Would definitely recommend a visit to anyone

John Judkins

This a great small zoo. There are better but be prepared to drive several hours. The new penguin exhibit is well planned. Well worth the trip.

SnowMetal

It's alright I guess. I kind of find zoos depressing, but the kids love it. The penguin exhibit is pretty fun around feeding time.

Tyler Davis

The new penguin exhibit is pretty neat. Always a good place to take the kiddos.

Adamn Scot

Penguin exihibt is grand. Cats were sleeping. Seals were getting remodeled. Fun family dae.

Tammy Willian

Been to a lot of zoos, this is fairly large and nice with a good amount of exhibits. Too many of the animals were hiding or sleeping in the shade. Maybe it's like that in the afternoon? Also the train they have to move around was very bumpy and SLOW, walking might have gotten us faster?

DowntownAnggie Brown

Very disappointing. We came to town for a wedding after moving away and were excited to take our kids. We came in the afternoon the week school started hoping crowds would be low. No crowd, hot yet pleasant weather. But half the animals were NOT on exhibit!!!! It seems that every other exhibit was shut down or "under renovation". The new penguin section was amazing, best part of the whole zoo. But NO orangutans, NO gorillas, only chimps and 1 other little monkey, and the bridge to the ape observatory was boarded up with plywood. NO birds or Raptors (the whole eagle etc was roped off). NO rhinos, NO polar bears, NO tigers, NO camels, NO Longhorns, NO African bovines, multiple cats missing, many overgrown and empty habitats. Sea lion and seal show roped off and closed. Plus most of the souvenir carts were closed. They never announced overhead of the park closing, we just made our way to the front at 4:58, the gift shop was already closed and locked up... lots of families with small children were milling around, so much for making money to fix up those closed exhibits!! I've gone for years... and I may not be back for years either. Made a Good time with the family but A waste of money.

Jordan Liesener

We love the abq biopark so many great animals to see the food is very good and lots of new things always coming to the zoo

lewis thomas

This zoo is great. Since my 14 year old daughter likes animals more than people, we have visited many zios across the nation. This location has creative exhibits like many modern zoos. Yet, the quality of the animals is unparalleled. They are clean and healthy looking. They were very active and engaging. This was attributed to the cooler weather. Regardless, it was nice to see. The only issue is the train. It was not running in the park and only one between the parks over to the aquarium and botanical gardens. This was not only not mentioned at entry, but the train was listed as one of the benefits of the multipass. Not sure if we would have skipped the aquarium, but this would have made it a consideration.

Scott del Oso

For a small town zoo this place really delivers. Check out the penguin exhibit. Whoever designed did a great job

Natalie Ly

Loved seeing all the animals! Unfortunately most of them were sleeping when I was there, but I'd love to go back and see the new penguin exhibit! They let some large birds roam the premises freely such as peacocks! So no need to be alarmed if you find one walking around! The reptile exhibits are amazing and very versatile. Also a side note, if you are going with someone who has a NM ID, you also get the in state admission fee rather than the out of state, which is very convenient!

Jilted Jenny

Staff is friendly and helpful. There is so much to see and the new penguin exhibit came out wonderful. It is interactive and exciting for the children and there is a cast variety of did

crystal rae

We got there at 215.. All the stands were closed around the park the only 2 open we're at the entrance.. the lions, tigers, polar bears,seals and elephant werent available to see.. Those are the animals we all love the most!! If the zoo is going to have the stands around the park closed and half the animals for non viewing they should tell us before we go in or charge us half.. we were very disappointed to say the least .

Bre Lum

This zoo is a wonderful place for a visit! It is small enough that you could probably make it through in about a two hours if you needed to, but could definitely spend several hours of you wanted. Price for going to the zoo is very reasonable. The food price inside is very expensive. There is a good variety of animals, and I have seen a lot of animal movements unlike other zoos where the animals just nap all the time. The cat walk is my favorite part. My son loves the reptile building. Some of the animals are put away during the winter but the zoo is still open and delightfully quiet compared to Saturdays in the summer. I highly recommend this for a stop if you are from out of town. If you live in town, get a membership cause this is a great place to go multiple times.

Tess

The Penguin exhibit is well done, the penguins can be appreciated from many angles. A good variety of animals can be found here. It is recommended to go first thing in morning as most of the animals are out at this time. This zoo allows you to bring food to have a picnic on their shaded grounds.

Adrian Escobedo

Great traditional and family place... Now with new exhibit: The Penguins. Just amazing!!

Kris Johnson

Best zoo I have ever been to. Up close and personal to most exhibits. Clean, affordable, and we bought a membership and have able to enjoy all the attractions several times. Take the train to learn as much as you can about the zoo. We ate lunch in the cafe and it was great. Highly recommend this zoo.

Bridget Fain

Loved this zoo. A lot of different animals to see and it's easy to navigate . There are gifts shops, places to eat and bathrooms to. Decent prices to. Definitely stop in.

Fridge Toaster

I love this place. I used to go there all the time as a kid and I have very fond memories of it, and now it is even better with the new penguin exhibit. Very fun place.

Isaac Apodaca

What a fun time. Was full of guests and zoo workers...... but still had a smooth flow. No REALLY long lines. Animals were surprisingly interactive .... a memorable experience. Thank you

John Kelly

The zoo ia poorly laid out. Some routes are dead ends and your only choice is to backtrack. We tried to do the Combo pass with the Aquarium. With confusing signage we missed the train that would have given us time to do both. When we were there a good number of exhibits were closed for renovation. Having said that. What we saw was fun. The penguin exhibit was a highlight.

Brooke Freeze

Go! Take your family and kids! So much to see and do. Take your NM ID and get a discount into all 3 parks. Definitely worth the money. The new penguin exhibit is amazing!

Jennifer Bogart

A couple of days ago, my family and I (6 of us) had gone to the zoo. Not thrilled with the visit at all. Half of the animal exhibits were empty, I paid $60 just to get to see empty exhibits. Not good. Then we went to Cottonwood Cafe to spend almost the same amount for not very good customer service and very dry burgers. Most of the kids that were at refreshment stands were sleeping or on they're phones. Not good also. I will be posting this on your Facebook page and local reviews. I will not be going to any of your parks again. Not worth what we paid!

Audrey White

Cool place to look at, lots of cool animals! Convenient cafes and snack stands everywhere, great place to go with family

Valerie Conrad

The new penguin exhibit is incredible! We've been to Sea World San Diego and seen their penguins. It is nothing compared to the exhibit here. We absolutely loved it!

Monica McLendon

Spent a full day wandering the zoo. Lots of good exhibits to see. Some exhibits are being updated and expanded to accommodate the animals, which is really nice. Make sure to catch the hippo feeding, watch them eat entire heads of lettuce in one gulp. Don't be too startled by all the peacocks wandering around.

Tammi Miller

Was huge zoo. My husband & I had a blast. We felt like kids at heart! I recommend this zoo to all!

Alex Tojeiro

Awesome zoo! It has all the things I prefer to see behind the safety of a fence.

Lindy Smith

Wonderful experience for all ages. Wide variety of animals from all around the housed in clean humane conditions for us to see.

valerie berniger

One way train ride from Zoo to botanical gardens\Aquarium, because of a derailment. Very hot shuttle ride back to zoo. Descent family day... Thanks. Loved the chill. Everything to expensive.

Andrea Michel

One of the best and well-cared for zoo's I have had the pleasure of visiting!

Stacey Johnson

Love this zoo! Staff are super friendly and always willing to share info about the animals. Lots of trees and we'll kept greenery! Pleasant place to stroll through and observe animals.

Jason James

We had a great time at the zoo and aquarium. Lots to see and do. They are remodeling so should be even better next time. Penguin exhibit will open later in the month.

Brian Sandoval

Kids had a great time. The only thing I think is missing would be some more shaded areas around animal exhibits and maybe some misters going to keep you cool on those 97 degree days. But best thing was staff at front gate explaining to go check out zoo first then take train over to bio park that was would be indoors during hotest part of the day. Thanks for the great tip. Also purchase tickets online and save yourself some money and get the bundle package that includes all the parks with the train ride.

Chris Hernandez

Great zoo with all the animals you'd expect and then some. Great place to spend the day with friends and family. Kids had a blast, plenty of shade and concessions for snacks and drinks throughout the park.

Rosemary Pagliaro

New penguin exhibit is awesome! Great setup, exhibits, and interaction. Haven't tried the Chill Cafe yet but looks good. The rest is great also. Definitely love coming here. Going to miss the seals but can't wait to see the new Australian exhibit. Also love the covered parking/bonus solar panels. Looking at renewing membership now.

Robert Keller

We came for an after hours event that our childrens dentist office had for patient appreciation and had a great time! It was so much cooler in the evening. Can't wait till the penguins arrive!

John James

Nice little zoo, you can get round it in 2 or 3 hours, the penguin exhibit was great

diana sanchez

Nice lots too see. Enjoyed ourselves very much.

Brandon Churley

Enjoyable zoo. A little bit of construction but understandable.

Isaiah Barnett

This place is great to go to with the family. I went with my brothers and they had the time of their lives. Especially when they saw their favorite animal. A lobo.

Kristy Lee Savage

Took the kids today for the Boo at the Zoo event. Awesome event and staff. BUT, there was no changing table in the bathrooms located at the entrance so we had to walk to the middle of the park or to the Africa exhibit in order to change the babies diapers.

Monica Jaramillo

It's the freaking zoo what's not to love!! Well kept lots to do from riding the train to trying to get a picture with the peacock's! We just did Roar and Snore what a blast so thrilled to have been part of that event. Also check out Run for the Zoo to help show support for this awesome place!!

Katrina Laliberte

My brother and I attended the Halloween event here and it was amazing! They had a variety of cute little activities to do while you weren't looking at the animals. I would love to come around again next year or any other events similar! Also the staff were great!

Sean Healy

Took the kids there on Sunday for half price. Was disappointed that quite a few exhibits were closed for reconstruction. The penguin exhibit was not scheduled to open yet but that didn't change my rating. Going on Sunday morning was nice and not too crowded yet.

Luis Trujillo

We weren't able to see a lot of the animals, could have been the time of day. And usually you have to be there when they are up and about. But, really cool to see the animals and birds we did see.

Kathy Swingle

Was born and raised in Albuquerque and have been coming to this zoo for a long time. The sea lions were always one of my favorite. It's so disappointing that exhibit was closed off, as well as the birds, raptors exhibit. I hope they bring back the seals and sea lions exhibit. On a good note the penguins were excellent.

Bernie Kriechel

Pretty disappointed. It's been a couple years since I've been there. Where have all the animals gone? Too many exhibits under construction at one time. A lot of the other exhibits sat empty or did not see any animals. Hardly worth the time or money. On the good side, the new Penguin exhibit is pretty impressive. We really enjoyed the new addition.

General Dexter

Many things were getting updated and a few areas were closed. I enjoyed the nice walk and the peaceful surroundings and calm waterfalls. I enjoyed the reptiles and penguins. I wish there train to gardens and aquarium was running, it it would have been a 5 they didn't inform me after buying my arm band. I will return after the renovations are completed.

brad andrzejewski

Our zoo is the best! I've been to many zoos across the country and our zoo rivals many of them. Even bigger cities like Atlanta. (Their aquarium though!!!) Our zoo is pretty awesome. I'm excited for it to have it's construction completed. I am very sad about losing our sea lions and seal exhibit.... It was a fun Jewel of our zoo! All that being said, going to the ABQ zoo is always a good time!

Jose R Garcia

Went to c the penquin exibit. My brother and his company put the glass there. It was a nice display and had some cool interaction activities

Kimberly Sanders

Fun place for the family. I like that we can take food in. The new penguin exhibit is so cool! The kids always have a great time at the zoo.

Nezam Jalal

Totally awesome but I believe the medium size reptile snake cages need to be at least 5 by 5 ft , I mean come on everyone likes to stretch right ! Come on

Amy Overacker

I've lived here for the longest time and the zoo has always been nice to walk around, have a comforting lunch on their open field, and check out any events they have. Now with my son, it's nice to see how welcoming of all ages it can be with their playground area, carousel, feeding giraffes, and more. There are moments that you won't see some animals because of renovations or animals being sick, but otherwise, it's a nice size zoo to enjoy.

Marni Maxwell

Had a great day at the zoo! Loved the Zimbabwean Klipspeinger and the penguins!

Simone Durbin

It was pretty awesome! First day of the penguin exhibit and even though it was hot, they had tents set up with misters and the line moved really quickly. Free popsicles as well! Always a good trip to the zoo.

Dominic Sedillo

We LOVE the Zoo! Our family purchases a Yearly Family Pass every year and it is SO worth it. The Zoo is awesome. The new penguin exhibit is amazing. I like that they have been really trying to update all the exhibits to make this zoo a fun and educational experience. The exhibits looks more environmental instead of just the animal inside of a cage or pit (like it was when I was growing up). They are really expanding everything to make the presentations open. I see a lot of people on other reviews complaining about the price of the food. I get it; there is a significant up-charge because of the convenience. HOWEVER, The BioPark - Zoo graciously allows you bring in your own food AND eat it on the premises. You can have a picnic in the grass area or even take your food inside their eatery. So hey complainers, just do that if you don't want to pay high prices for on-site concession.

Mary Catherine Albenzi

A friend took me there and it is wonderful. The animals seem to have a lot of space and I liked how it was laid out. A very beautiful environment.

Glenda Sanchez

The exhibits let you get really close to the animals and they seem well maintained. Lots of enrichment for the big cats and the large predators! I loved the Penguins! Great new exhibit!

Melissa Mackechnie

Awesome place to spend a day with family and kids! Clean, easy to navigate well kept animals. The new penguin exhibit was amazing!!

D Maverick1

You can go here once a week for over 3 years and see something different all the time. I love this place. My daughter and I have ridden the train more times than I can count

James Johnston

Abq bio park is a great zoo, the year membership is really good value, I had myself and 1 guest witch cost around 60 dollars for a year, you can add more guests, believe it’s just an extra 15 for every guest you add. Kids 2 and under go free and the membership give you assess to the zoo, the aquarium and botanical garden, there is quite a lot of different animals here and coming this July I’m really excited to take my kids to see the new penguins exhibit.

Scott Gunn

So much fun and the family membership is a great bargain. Lovely on cool fall mornings.

Copswife853

The ABQ Zoo is a must see for everyone, no matter how old you are!The new Penguin exhibit was definitely our favorite part!

Scott Bauman

Nice that it was small enough to see the Aquarium and zoo in one day. Great penguin exhibit. Get the combo pass online and print your own tickets beforehand. Online discounts helped. Eat before you go or pay the price. Great day overall.

Anthony Rodriguez

It was awesome they had polar bears and all kinds of other animals and it was very very reasonably priced it was like 70 bucks for me my wife my mom my brother and my 2 sons. Cause in Phoenix,Az it's like $45 just for one person at the Phoenix zoo.

taipie101

I love going to the Albuquerque zoo! They are always adding and improving to the zoo to really enhance a positive and educational experience!

Mark Brown

Currently 6/30/2019, almost half of the exhibits are closed or under construction. The exhibits that are open are nice and was able to see most of the animals. Compared to other zoos the price is reasonable. I would definitely come first thing to avoid crowds and see more active animals.

Joe Garcia

Very good zoo. Lots to see. Not too big just right. We went on a Sunday and I wasn't crowded.

Ryan Tarr

Love it, my family tries to go as often as we can. Today we got to check out the penguin exhibit (finally!!!) It was well worth the wait.

Elizabeth Diehl

Beautiful park with nice spaces for the animals. Half the park is being updated though, so we did not get to see many animals that we were looking forward to seeing. Its definitely worth coming back when the construction is completed.

Chelsea F

Every time I go, at least one major exhibit is closed, and walkways are blocked off (sometimes restricting the most direct path to the exit or bathrooms). The parking lot is terrible, with no markers to help identify where you left your vehicle. It is reasonably priced for entry, and the adjoining aquarium/garden is wonderful!

Russell Ashburn

This zoo is an amazing zoo for a smaller city. It has been many years since the last time I visited and they have made many many improvements. We spent a lot of time at the kids play ground which is a nice one. My five year old appreciated the interactive stations at most exhibits.

sheryl costello

Very nice zoo. Great deal, all 3 attractions , and the train between for a very good price. Had a wonderful visit

Elizabeth Tello

Great for young kids. Our kiddos especially liked the playground and the penguins. We loved seeing the animals and liked the accommodations for kids (especially the step for the sinks). I wish we lived closer because I would definitely get an annual pass.

Steven Colon

Half the exhibits were closed and I bought the combo ticket only one train was working, I got to the train stop around 3ish, and after waiting for an hour I was advised the train will not be returning to the zoo, I was upset the person who sold me the tickets didn’t advise me the train stops running at 4. Paid the extra cost for all parks and was only able to see half the zoo because majority of park was being renovated. Very disappointing.

Jason Tankersley

The new penguin exhibit is really nice. Fun to spend a few hours time to time here.

Victoria Rubio

Super fun zoo!! Lots of neat exhibits, and grassy areas for the kids to play. Our boys had a blast. Friendly staff, and delicious food in the cafe.

Jodie Frederick

Decided it was a beautiful day to go to the zoo .Checking out all the animals we missed the Hippo feeding, which happens at 2:30. This is a must see, it's amazing to see in person just how wide their mouths open. Spoke with two different zoo keepers and was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Disappointed in the lack of stands open since it was so busy...but nevertheless we enjoyed the time. Animals were out and most active, loved the new play area.

Michael Maestas

The new penguin exhibit was awesome. Although most other exhibits were closed or under construction. Great place to see construction workers in their natural environment.

Grady Ferguson

This was our first time visiting the ABC BioPark - Zoo. We loved every exhibit. One of the main attractions was Penvuin Chill and other mama is etc. If you haven't visited the ABC BioPark and Zoo. It's a must see. Grady Ferguson

Nyah Nyah Mari

Spring, and Autumn are the best times to come here the most beautiful seasons. Very peaceful place to walk and relax at. It's nice they offer the half price weekend in autumn even paying full price is worth the money as they do take care of the park they are updating it. The food stands can be a bit pricey it's understandable the money goes to the park perhaps that's why. My suggestion eat before you come to the park or if you want to eat at the park the restaurant is not too badly priced the food is actually pretty good and the plus side is you get to eat around the aquarium see the fish and sharks. Otherwise overall it's a great experience they are making it a better place and I would recommend it to anyone going out for the day.

Lacy Manning

We had an amazing time. We seen the new penguin exhibit. Also had a great time in the paddle boats. Free popcicles we handed out to help beat the heat. I always enjoy visiting. ABQ BioPark Zoo.

James Pletsch

GREAT PLACE TO SEE LOTS OF ANIMALS WHO ARE TRAPPED IN CAGES FOR THEIR WHOLE LIFE.

Rayna Williams

We visited the Abq Biopark while vacationing in Albuquerque. We were very impressed. When we arrived, the animals were eating. They all had fresh, clean water and fresh fruit, veggies, and other fare. They seemed to be well cared for. The kiddos enjoyed it immensely, and we were just pleased to see staff all around, caring for animals, overseeing volunteers, cleaning and watering plants around the facility.

Ali Ward

I freaking love our zoo! Great staff helping the public learn about rescued wild animals. Membership is well worth the price! Can't wait to see those penguins!

Bill Barham

Was a beautiful day and the animals were all out. I've been going to this zoo for 50 years and each year something changes and keeps it fresh.

Scott Matherly

Wonderful zoo. Great assortment of animals including gorillas, white rhinos and elephants. Lots of dipping dots stations. Plenty of shade to escape the NM heat. Water is overpriced and several exhibits were closed (dark cave, parrots) which was disappointing. The penguin exhibit is fantastic and a great spot to cool off.

Raul Hilliard

This Zoo is really well kept and animals have nice habitats great job ABQ ! Well worth the small price of admission and the New Penguin exhibit Rocks

Cecilia Rivera

Always a good time when we come here. Very clean. And staff is always super nice

Ctine Smith

This is one of the best zoos I’ve been to! The zoo is SO clean and nice, the animals don’t look depressed. There is SO much to do and look at here. I love that they have the grassy area in the middle for you to picnic, and that they let you bring your own food! I would 100% recommend bringing your own food, as the zoo food was extremely over priced for the quality.

Naya Harvey

Zoo Boo 2019 event was a hit! The kids loved seeing the new Penguins and we all enjoyed the new Cafe area. Off the menu, the fish & chips was delicious and I enjoyed sharing my batman themed root beer float with my daughter ♡ seeing all the costumes for this event was so exciting for the kids too!

General Dexter

Many things were getting updated and a few areas were closed. I enjoyed the nice walk and the peaceful surroundings and calm waterfalls. I enjoyed the reptiles and penguins. I wish there train to gardens and aquarium was running, it it would have been a 5 they didn't inform me after buying my arm band. I will return after the renovations are completed.

brad andrzejewski

Our zoo is the best! I've been to many zoos across the country and our zoo rivals many of them. Even bigger cities like Atlanta. (Their aquarium though!!!) Our zoo is pretty awesome. I'm excited for it to have it's construction completed. I am very sad about losing our sea lions and seal exhibit.... It was a fun Jewel of our zoo! All that being said, going to the ABQ zoo is always a good time!

Adam Nolan

When we went earlier this year half the exhibits were closed and most of the animals we came to see were not available either. Nice zoo with great walking paths and creative habitats for many of the residents. The monkeys and apes are a lot of fun to watch!

Shannon Kerr

There is so much to see! We love coming here! I recommend getting the combo pass so you can see the aquarium and the botanical garden.

Heather Swingle

I have been coming to this zoo for 36 years. I love how diverse it is and there are always updates and new exhibits. Today we went and saw the sea lions weren't there. It makes me so sad. My family and I love the sea lions and it was always one of my favorites. I hope the zoo puts in the money and resources to get the sea lions exhibit back up and running. It would be a shame to change that whole exhibit to something else.

Daisy DeLao

They have lots of animals. Very fun place to enjoy time with family and friends. Make sure to go on a day that is not too sunny because it gets pretty hot.

Mary Gallegos

It was amazing to see the Penguin Chill exhibit today. The building and habitat were done very well and I could watch them all day if I could. They made everyone laugh and a good time was had by all, especially the Penguins! !

Kimberly Andujo

I haven't been here for a few years but got to experience an amazing experience - the new Penguin Chill! It was truly an exhilarating and interactive time and I loved it. This zoo has always been a great place to visit and just relax and enjoy!

Mariah Madrid

One word for you folks: PENGUINS! Had a wonderful time visiting. Very stroller-friendly, and easy to get around. I would bring your own water and snacks as things in the park can get expensive.

Nathan Anderson

I was impressed with this zoo. They have a good variety of animals in enclosures that make them easy to see. Even on a Saturday it didn't feel crowded.

Lance Martinez

The last few years the animals have been very shy and it's hard to get to see anything (partly because of the construction). Dont know if they are super unhappy or just really lazy. Gone 3 times this year and have never seen the lions, polar bears, or sea lions and the elephants are always way in the back. The new penguin exhibit is awesome and if it wasn't for them I would rate this even lower because the lack of animal you actually get to see.

Julianna L. NM

I've been to a lot of zoos all over the country, the Albuquerque Zoo is one of the most beautiful. Best taken care of animals, most interesting and diverse things to look at, a real Boon to our community. We expect Lee lights to go in the fall winter and early spring. * I don't have actual photos of the zoo because we're usually too busy however enjoy this little bunny in the snow.

Business Hours of ABQ BioPark - Zoo in New Mexico

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9AM–5PM
MONDAY
9AM–5PM
TUESDAY
9AM–5PM
WEDNESDAY
9AM–5PM
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9AM–5PM
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9AM–5PM
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