Over 1000 animals call the Rio Grande Zoo home, including cheetahs, siamangs, elephants, seals, gators, many primates, and koalas. The reptile and amphibian house and the Tropical America buildings house all manner of snakes, frogs, tarantulas, and birds. From April-September, the zoo offers an array of special programs for both kids and adults, including lectures, animal shows, craft...
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A world-class institution... in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rocky outcrops, grassy meadows, towering cottonwoods, shimmering waterfalls and tranquil pools create an oasis for exotic and native species. Visitors will come face-to-face with over a thousand animals of every shape and size, each one receiving the best of care every single day. The Rio Grande Zoo... where else can you sport with the...
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The Scene
The botanic garden is only one part of the Albuquerque Biopark, but there's a lot to explore just in this section. Lush greenery, roses, cacti and herbs grow in the gardens and huge glass conservatory. A garden geared towards children and a seasonal butterfly pavilion will keep them fascinated for hours.
What To Do
The conservatory has two pavilions:...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 13, 2009, (Edited August 17, 2003)
Overview Just off the Rio Grande River, over one thousand animals live in habitats recreated to match their true homes. Visitors are transported out of the desert and into the tropics with cascading waterfalls and into meadowlands with green expanses. The Experience Seal and sea lion feedings always draw a crowd. But who can resist polar bears in the desert of all...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 13, 2003)
For those of us born and raised in the desert, this attraction quenches years of soul thirst. The self-guided aquarium tour begins with a beautifully produced 9-minute film that describes the course of the Rio Grande from its origin to the Gulf Coast. Then, you'll move on to the touch pool, where at certain times of day you can gently touch hermit crabs and starfish. Next comes the eel tank, an...
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WOW! I have to say that this is one of the best Zoo's that I have ever seen. Being the middle of Februry we expected to see very little but with the beautiful climate in Albuquerque all but he Parrots were out. The flock of Flamingos that greet you walked right up to us as we entered (I love Flamingos and have never seen them anywhere). The Polar Bears, Camels, Seals, Monkeys, Elephants,...
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Posted by lmcwilli
on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 14, 2009)
This aquarium is small but so much fun! My daughter loved it. The huge shark tank is a favorite. The stingray tank is also very cool because you can look at it from different levels. My daughter freaked out a little at the tank that goes overhead but i thought it was really pretty. The restaurant is fun too. You can sit and watch the big tank while eating - it keeps the kids ocupied so...
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Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 27, 2005)
I went with a friend who had a few extra guest passes and as soon as my toddlers are a little older, I think they will love it! They loved the fairy garden they have - but, the rest of the gardens are more for adults.
Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 29, 2005)