Albuquerque Biopark/Description
Albuquerque Biological Park -- Parking Lot
Only a stone's throw from the legendary Rio Grande and its cottonwood bosque,
the Albuquerque Biological Park invites you to explore the mystery and
diversity of living organisms in a beautiful setting. This well-guarded
parking lot for the complex has space for hundreds of cars. Overall, the
BioPark has an estimated 6,000 animals, 11,000 plants, 300 staff, and 350
volunteers. The BioPark is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
The core facilities at this location include the Albuquerque Aquarium in the
east section, and the Rio Grande Botanic Garden just a short walk across the
courtyard due west. To the southwest, the brightly colored Zoo Tram whisks
visitors to the world-famous Rio Grande Zoo. To the northwest, a trail leads
to the Rio Grande Nature Center, which is a park preserve for the varied
wildlife of the cottonwood groves that line the river. The main exit is toward
Central Avenue to the south, while a group of administrative buildings can be
seen toward Menaul Blvd to the northeast.
Obvious exits:
The Zoo - Dayzone <SW> Botanic Garden - Dayzone <BG> Aquarium <A> Rio Grande Nature Center <NW> Central Avenue <S> Menaul Blvd <NE>