Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge in South Valley of Albuquerque, United States.

Valle de Oro is a National Wildlife Refuge covering over 500 acres of wetlands, grasslands, and shrublands near Albuquerque. The refuge contains ponds, restored native plants, and trails that wind through diverse habitats supporting birds, mammals, and other wildlife.

The land served for decades as a dairy farm before being dominated by alfalfa and fescue fields. After a purchase by the Trust for Public Land was negotiated, it was earmarked for federal improvements in 2011 and transferred to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 2012. Land acquisition was finalized in 2015, bringing the refuge to 570.03 acres.

The refuge's visitor center, opened in 2022, was shaped with the Pueblo of Isleta, the NM Commission for the Blind, and community consultants. Inside, exhibits by the local firm Ideum include a custom mural and a community gathering space. The center was built around accessibility and community input.

The refuge is open daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the single-stall breezeway bathroom keeps the same hours. The visitor center is closed for health and safety reasons. Enter by the new driveway and park in the new lot.

The refuge holds a special designation as an Urban Night Sky Place, making it possible to see stars from within the city limits of Albuquerque. This recognition highlights an unusual opportunity to experience dark skies in an urban setting.