Albuquerque Biological Park, Biological park and conservation center in Albuquerque, United States.
The Albuquerque Biological Park is a large nature facility organized into four distinct sections: a zoo, an aquarium, botanical gardens, and a recreational waterside area called Tingley Beach. Each section stands as a separate environment where visitors can explore different aspects of the living world.
The BioPark grew from the Rio Grande Zoo, which opened in 1927 in Barelas. The Albuquerque Aquarium and the Rio Grande Botanic Garden opened in 1996, and Tingley Beach was added in 2000. A 36-inch narrow-gauge railroad once linked the zoo, garden and aquarium; after COVID-19 it was replaced by an electric tram.
The park serves as a place where local communities explore their connection to nature and learn about the living world around them. The gardens and animal habitats show how different species depend on each other and thrive in their environments.
The site is walkable, with the different sections fairly accessible on foot, though some areas may require walking distances between them. Plan to spend several hours depending on your interests, and wear comfortable shoes as there is quite a bit of ground to cover.
The aquarium's 285,000-US-gallon ocean tank holds saltwater species from the Gulf of Mexico, drawn from estuaries, the surf zone, shallow waters, coral reefs and the open ocean. The water itself was brought in from the Gulf, so the tank reproduces a series of Gulf habitats rather than a single reef scene.
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