How big is the Albuquerque Aquarium?

285,000-gallon
The Albuquerque zoo is award winning for its natural designs, and the aquarium features a 285,000-gallon ocean aquarium where sharks and sea turtles glide past viewers (www.cabq.gov/biopark).

How much does the Albuquerque zoo cost?

Adults $14.50-$22; seniors (65+) $7.50-$12, children (3-12) $6-$8; children under 2; free. Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

What animals are at the Albuquerque Aquarium?

The final exhibit, a 285,000-U.S.-gallon (1,080,000 l) saltwater tank with a 38-foot (12 m) viewing window, displays six shark species (sandtiger sharks, sandbar sharks, blacktip sharks, nurse sharks, zebra sharks and tasselled wobbegongs), tarpon, barracudas, stingrays, large schooling fish, moray eels and three …

How long does it take to go through the Albuquerque zoo?

about 2-3 hours
Allow about 2-3 hours to see all exhibits at the zoo – total walking distance is 2 ¼ miles. It also takes about 2-3 hours to walk through the 1.5 miles of the Aquarium and Botanic Garden.

Is there an aquarium in Albuquerque New Mexico?

The ABQ Biopark Aquarium, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States is a facility of the Albuquerque Biological Park and is located next door to the Rio Grande Botanic Garden.

Where is the Albuquerque Zoo?

Founded in 1927, the 64-acre (26 ha) Rio Grande Zoo, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a facility of the Albuquerque Biological Park. After a branding change, the Albuquerque Biological Park dropped “Rio Grande” from the name; the zoo is now called ABQ BioPark Zoo.

Is there a zoo in New Mexico?

The Albuquerque Biological Park is by far the largest zoo in New Mexico. The ABQ BioPark Zoo , Aquarium, Botanic Garden, and Tingley Beach all work together to provide a fun, educational experience with a focus on environmental conservation and stewardship.