2601 Central Avenue Northwest Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104
Official WebsiteA 36-acre botanic garden that includes a 10,000-square-foot glass conservatory housing plants from the desert and Mediterranean climate zones.
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The ABQ BioPark (or Albuquerque Biological Park) is an environmental museum located in Albuquerque. It contains four separate facilities:
ABQ BioPark Aquarium – An aquarium with a 285,000-US-gallon ocean tank containing Gulf of Mexico saltwater species from estuaries, surf zone, shallow waters, coral reefs, and ocean, as well as many other exhibits.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden – A 36-acre botanic garden that includes a 10,000-square-foot glass conservatory housing plants from the desert and Mediterranean climate zones.
ABQ BioPark Zoo – A 64-acre zoo, with 2.5 miles of paths and more than 250 species of exotic and native animals. Elephants, giraffes, lions, tigers, snow leopards, polar bears, hippos, gorillas, chimpanzees, and zebras, along with more unusual animals such as hyenas, white rhinos, Tasmanian devils, wombats, and African wild dogs. There is a variety of birds, from storks and eagles to roadrunners.
Tingley Beach – A fishing lake, model boating lake, picnic areas, narrow-gauge railroad, and paths.
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