Albuquerque Biological Park in Albuquerque, NM

The Albuquerque Biological Park in New Mexico comprises of The Albuquerque Aquarium, the Rio Grande Botanic Garden, the Rio Grande Zoo and Tingely Beach. The facility has been conceived and developed with the aim of providing exciting recreational facilities while also inculcating environmental awareness and education.

The Albuquerque Aquarium is a 285, 000 gallon ocean tank dedicated to species native to the salt-waters of the Gulf of Mexico and also other freshwater, estuarine, surfzone, and Open Ocean and Deep Sea species. Some of the major attractions here include the eel-tunnel, the display of seahorses and the vibrant-hued coral fish.

The Rio Grande Botanic Garden, which is located just across the plaza from the aquarium, is spread over 36 developed acres. It includes a 10,000 square foot glass conservatory which houses exotic desert plants and species from the Mediterranean climate zones. The Fantasy Garden aims to allow children to view the various elements that constitute the gardening process via an exaggerated, larger-than-life perspective. With the giant-sized rakes and hoes, the six-foot long earthworms and a walk-through pumpkin that is approximately 42 feet in diameter, the Fantasy garden is as popular with adults as it is with children.

The butterfly Pavilion is home to several hundred species of North American butterflies and moths who feed on the thousands of nectar plants.

At the Rio Grande Zoo, you can watch more than 250 species of native and exotic species of wild-life gambol through the 64 acres in carefree abandon.

The Tingley Beach comprises of three ponds created in the 1930s by diverting water from the Rio Grande. This Beach comprises the recreational area of the Biological Park with a snack bar, a station for the Rio Line which connects the Park's facilities.

In the summer months, concerts and picnics are organized in the park and Christmas sees the place decorated with thousands of little lights to celebrate the 'Festival of Lights.'

The Albuquerque Biological Park is open from 9am to 5 pm on weekdays and until 6 pm on weekends.

For further details and information about ticket rates, you can refer to the website www.cabq.gov/biopark or call (505) 768-2000.

The Albuquerque Biological Park
903 10th St. SW,
Albuquerque, NM, USA

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Albuquerque Biological Park
903 10th Street Southwest
Albuquerque, NM 87102

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