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* [[ABQ BioPark Aquarium]] - An [[Public aquarium|aquarium]] with a {{Convert|285000|gal|l|adj=on}} ocean tank containing [[Gulf of Mexico]] saltwater species from [[estuary|estuaries]], surf zone, shallow waters, [[coral reef]]s, and [[ocean]], as well as many other exhibits.
* [[ABQ BioPark Aquarium]] - An [[Public aquarium|aquarium]] with a {{Convert|285000|gal|l|adj=on}} ocean tank containing [[Gulf of Mexico]] saltwater species from [[estuary|estuaries]], surf zone, shallow waters, [[coral reef]]s, and [[ocean]], as well as many other exhibits.
* [[ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden]] - A {{Convert|36|acre|adj=on}} [[botanic garden]] that includes a {{convert|10000|sqft|adj=on}} glass [[Greenhouse|conservatory]] housing plants from [[desert]] and [[Mediterranean]] climate zones.<ref name="gardens_main"/>
* [[ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden]] - A {{Convert|36|acre|adj=on}} [[botanic garden]] that includes a {{convert|10000|sqft|adj=on}} glass [[Greenhouse|conservatory]] housing plants from [[desert]] and [[Mediterranean]] climate zones.<ref name="gardens_main"/>
* [[ABQ BioPark Zoo]] - A {{Convert|64|acre|adj=on}} [[zoo]], with {{Convert|2.5|mi}} of paths and more than 250 species of exotic and native animals. [[Asian elephant]]s, [[reticulated giraffe]]s, African [[lion]]s, [[Malayan tiger]]s, [[snow leopard]]s, [[polar bear]]s, hippos, [[gorilla]]s, [[chimpanzee]]s, [[Hartmann's mountain zebra]]s, along with more unusual animals such as [[spotted hyena]]s, [[southern white rhino]]s, [[Tasmanian devil]]s, [[wombat]]s and [[African wild dog]]s. There is a variety of birds, from storks and eagles to roadrunners.
* [[ABQ BioPark Zoo]] - A {{Convert|64|acre|adj=on}} [[zoo]], with {{Convert|2.5|mi}} of paths and more than 250 species of exotic and native animals. [[Asian elephant]]s, [[reticulated giraffe]]s, [[Malayan tiger]]s, [[snow leopard]]s, [[polar bear]]s, hippos, [[gorilla]]s, [[chimpanzee]]s, [[Hartmann's mountain zebra]]s, along with more unusual animals such as [[spotted hyena]]s, [[southern white rhino]]s, [[Tasmanian devil]]s, [[wombat]]s and [[African wild dog]]s. There is a variety of birds, from storks and eagles to roadrunners.
* [[Tingley Beach]] - fishing lake, [[model boat]]ing lake, picnic areas, [[narrow gauge railway|narrow gauge]] [[railroad]], and paths.
* [[Tingley Beach]] - fishing lake, [[model boat]]ing lake, picnic areas, [[narrow gauge railway|narrow gauge]] [[railroad]], and paths.


Revision as of 01:05, 17 May 2024

Albuquerque Biological Park
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35°04′41″N 106°39′48″W / 35.0781°N 106.6632°W / 35.0781; -106.6632
LocationAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Annual visitors1.5 million[1]
MembershipsAssociation of Zoos and Aquariums[2]
Websitewww.cabq.gov/biopark

The ABQ BioPark (or Albuquerque Biological Park) is an environmental museum located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The park contains four separate facilities:

Collectively the four facilities see about 1.5 million visitors a year. The ABQ BioPark is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).[2] City records indicate more than 1,100 animals are in the BioPark's care during the fiscal year (as of December 2016).[4]

The ABQ BioPark also operates a 36" narrow gauge railroad that connects these facilities. Trains are not running at this time due to COVID-19.The Albuquerque Biopark has been without its train for almost two years, however there is a new plan in mind which includes a new electric tram speed that will take visitors between the zoo, botanical gardens and aquarium. [5] The BioPark train, a popular part of the BioPark experience, has been gone for almost two years.[6] The new electric tram will transport about 60 people from the zoo to the aquarium in a few minutes.[7] The electric tram is set to stay on track, starting from the zoo, to Tingley beach, then to the botanical gardens.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "BioPark Visitor Info". The City of Albuquerque.
  2. ^ a b "Currently Accredited Zoos and Aquariums". aza.org. AZA. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  3. ^ "ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden". cabq.gov. City of Albuquerque. Archived from the original on 5 December 2010. Retrieved 8 December 2010.
  4. ^ "Albuquerque zoo to add animal care staff following critical report". 16 December 2016.
  5. ^ "BioPark plans to launch new electric tram". KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. 2022-02-05. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
  6. ^ "BioPark plans to launch new electric tram". KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. 2022-02-05. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
  7. ^ "BioPark plans to launch new electric tram". KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. 2022-02-05. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
  8. ^ "BioPark plans to launch new electric tram". KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. 2022-02-05. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
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