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Location
What you should know
Accessibility
Plenty of shade for families, water fountains and water bottle filling stations throughout, allowed to bring coolers up to a certain size
Best time
Visit early in the morning during hot months (May-September) as animals are more active and visible during cooler hours, and you'll avoid afternoon heat exposure
Visitor tip
Don't miss the penguin and polar bear exhibits, which are visitor favorites and highlight attractions, plus check the botanical garden for a quieter experience
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Penguins, polar bears, elephant herd, gorilla habitat
- Admission
- $14
- Features
- Interactive keeper talks, train rides, spacious natural habitats
What visitors say
A lot more going on there than I expected being off season. Spent 2.5 hours and could have stayed longer Well worth admission price.
We enjoyed visiting this zoo today; and must say this place exceeded our expectations. This zoo did not feel like a maze and was easy to navigate. There are lots of amazing animals to see, we felt the penguins and polar bear were the…
They only reason I am giving it 4 stars is because we were told they were not selling the combo tickets. Apparently there was an event at the aquarium and we had to pay extra for that , so 2 separate tickets. It was a good experience.…
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Did You Know?
- The zoo is part of the ABQ BioPark complex, which includes a Botanic Garden and Aquarium all accessible via a train ride connecting the different sections
- Visitors are permitted to bring coolers up to a certain size into the zoo, an unusual policy that allows families to bring their own food and water to reduce expenses
- The penguin exhibit is a standout attraction, mentioned in 28 reviews as a visitor favorite, indicating it is one of the most popular exhibits at the zoo
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