Rio Grande Botanical Garden in Albuquerque NM

Paradise in the desert, the Rio Grande Botanical Garden is a must visit destination for visitors of the Albuquerque area.

Open daily, this garden utilizes ultramodern techniques to ensure that flowers are in glorious bloom year round- but mostly it's the glass conservatory that does it, offering both a spectacular view and generating UV rays for the benefit of the plant life.

Attractions here include:

Children's Fantasy Garden
Butterfly conservatory
Heritage Farm
Southwest Desert and Mediterranean climate plants.

There are many surrounding areas of interest, including the Albuquerque Aquarium, and the largest cottonwood gallery forest in the world.

Events at Rio Grande Botanical Garden

River of Lights Festival

From animal sculptures to majestic walkways, the River of Lights Festival is a true dazzling display of holiday cheer that will light up the spirit of all in attendance.