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Albuquerque Biological Park

Albuquerque Biological Park is a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Albuquerque, New MexicoZoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation
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About this museum

What is Albuquerque Biological Park?

The ABQ BioPark is an environmental museum located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The park contains four separate facilities:ABQ BioPark Aquarium - An aquarium with a 285,000-US-gallon (1,080,000 L) ocean tank containing Gulf of Mexico saltwater species from estuaries, surf zone, shallow waters, coral reefs, and ocean, as well as many other exhibits. ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden - A 36-acre (15 ha) botanic garden that includes a 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) glass conservatory housing plants from desert and Mediterranean climate zones. ABQ BioPark Zoo - A 64-acre (26 ha) zoo, with 2.5 miles (4.0 km) of paths and more than 250 species of exotic and native animals. Asian elephants, reticulated giraffes, Malayan tigers, snow leopards, polar bears, hippos, gorillas, chimpanzees, Hartmann's mountain zebras, along with more unusual animals such as spotted hyenas, southern white rhinos, Tasmanian devils, wombats and African wild dogs. There is a variety of birds, from storks and eagles to roadrunners. Tingley Beach - fishing lake, model boating lake, picnic areas, shuttle bus, and paths.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Albuquerque Biological Park
Type
Zoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation
City
Albuquerque
State
New Mexico
IMLS Museum ID
8409500007
Coordinates
35.07827, -106.66304
What kind of museum is Albuquerque Biological Park?

Albuquerque Biological Park is classified as a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservations →

Where is Albuquerque Biological Park located?

Albuquerque Biological Park is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico at approximately 35.07827, -106.66304. See the map above.

Does Albuquerque Biological Park have a website?

The IMLS record for Albuquerque Biological Park does not list a website.

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