Albuquerque Biological Park Calendar of Events
July 2008 |
Featured Events
- Twilight Tour at the Zoo - July 8
- "Fish E.R." Brown Bag Lecture at the Aquarium - July 10 and 12
- Billy Jonas at Summer Nights - July 10
- Yoga at Summer Nights - July 10
- Cathie Ryan Band at Zoo Music -July 11
- FREE Fishing Clinic at Tingley Beach - July 12
- Zoo Discovery Day - July 12
- Night Walk at the Botanic Garden - July 15
- Horticulture Volunteer Orientation - July 16
- Jimmy Stadler Band at Summer Nights - July 17
- Claire Lynch Band at Zoo Music - July 18
- Dragonfly Festival at the Garden - July 19
- Bosque Moonlight Hike at Tingley Beach - July 22
- Carrie Rodriguez at Summer Nights - July 24
- Santa Cruz River Band at Zoo Music - July 25
- The Refugees at Summer Nights - July 31
- Shark Week at the Aquarium - July 27-August 2
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Twilight Tour at the Zoo
Tuesday, July 8, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Cost: $10 adults, $6 children age 3 - 12 and seniors; all ages welcome.
Twilight is one of the best times to experience the sights and sounds of zoo animals in the summer. Observe interesting animal behavior while taking a small guided tour (not all animals are out at night). Meet in front of the zoo. Limited space available and pre-registration is required. Call 764-6214 to register. Tour starts promptly at 6:30pm.
"Fish E.R." Brown Bag Lecture at Aquarium-Garden Education
Thursday, July 10 and Saturday, July 12. 12:45 - 1:30pm.
Topic: Fish ER: Medical Prevention and Treatment of Aquarium Animals
Lecturer: Becky Wegner, BioPark Aquarist
Becky will talk about the signs and symptoms that the aquarists watch for every day that might give forewarning of health issues for any of the animals in the Aquarium’s collection. She will give examples of specific medical issues that are often dealt with, such as Cryptocaria (a viral infection) and Urenema (a parasitic disease), and talk about various treatments and procedures used to treat illness and injury, such as using tonic immobility to essentially anesthetize animals without drugs. This presentation will be of interest to anyone who might be curious how aquatic animals are cared for in aquarium settings as compared to terrestrial animals, including humans, where doctors and veterinarians have direct access to their patients.
Since 1994, informal Brown Bag seminars have been offered on a monthly basis at the Albuquerque BioPark to BioPark visitors, employees and volunteers. Topics inlcude plant and animal themes relevant to the BioPark, and presenters may be BioPark staff or field experts. The same monthly seminar is offered twice on different days, to give as many people as possible the opportunity to attend. When the Brown Bag Lecture is held at the Rio Grande Zoo, it is included with general admission. When it is held at the Albuquerque Aquarium and Rio Grande Botanic Garden, admission is not required. For more information, call BioPark Education at 764-6245.
Summer Nights Concert Series.
Thursdays: July 10, 17, 24, 31.
Summer Nights musical concerts feature local and regional talent in the beautiful setting of the Botanic Garden every Thursday evening June through mid-August. A magic show and caricature artist are on-hand for entertainment, and both the Aquarium and Garden are open during the show. The Heritage Farm is open from 6 to 8 pm.
Yoga at Summer Nights! As an added attraction before the concerts, enjoy yoga at the Japanese Garden Deck--Free! Join us before the Summer Nights Concerts beginning Thursday, July 10, 6:00-6:50 pm for "yoga for everyone"...bring your mat, or rent one there, and practice with Meta Hirschl, local yoga expert. You don't need any experience, just an open mind and your breath. We will practice standing poses, some gentle flow and mostly, we'll have fun connecting to ourselves and the beautiful Japanese garden. An auspicious way to begin your evening! Call 232-4717 with any questions.
The PNM Butterfly Pavilion is not open during Summer Nights concerts.
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Summer Nights - July Schedule
No concert July 3 |
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July 10 |
Billy Jonas |
Songwriter / Percussionist |
July 17 |
The Jimmy Stadler Band |
Rock & Country |
July 24 |
Carrie Rodriguez |
Alternative Country |
July 31 |
The Refugees |
Folk Rock Original |
Gates open: 6:00 pm
Concert: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Ticket prices: $8 for adults; $4 for seniors; $2 for children. New Mexico BioPark Society 
member prices are half-off regular prices ($4 for adults; $2 for seniors 65 and older; $1 for children (children 2 and younger admitted free). (Ticket prices are new this year.)
Seating: General lawn seating. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Purchase tickets: From any Botanic Garden cashier, in advance or on the night of the concert. No telephone orders taken.
Food: Purchase from vendors or bring in your own.
Beer and Wine: Available to purchase on-site. You may not bring in your own.
Zoo Music.
Fridays: July 11, 18, 25.
Zoo Music showcases regional, national and international talent playing a variety of music, including country Latin rock, Afro-Cuban, Celtic, bluegrass, Cajun and pop-rock.
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Zoo Music - July Schedule
No concert July 4 |
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July 11 |
Cathie Ryan |
Irish-American Singer/Songwriter |
July 18 |
The Claire Lynch Band |
Bluegrass |
July 25 |
The Santa Cruz River Band |
Southwestern Folk |
Gates open: 6:00 pm
Concert: 7 - 9 pm
Animal Exhibits open: until 8 pm
Ticket prices: $8 for adults; $4 for seniors; $2 for children. New Mexico BioPark Society member prices are half-off regular prices ($4 for adults; $2 for seniors 65 and older; $1 for children (children 2 and younger admitted free).
Seating: General lawn seating. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Purchase tickets: From any Zoo cashier. May be purchased in advance or the night of the concert. No telephone orders taken.
Food: Purchase from vendors or bring in your own.
Beer and Wine: Available to purchase on-site. You may not bring in your own.
FREE PARK and RIDE for Zoo Music: Avoid the parking hassles by parking at the Aquarium parking lot near the intersection with Tingley and Central. A free shuttle bus to the front of the Zoo will run from 5:30 - 10 pm. Concert tickets may be purchased at the Zoo.
FREE Fishing Clinic at Tingley Beach.
Saturday, July 12, 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Location: Tent on lawn near train station.
With support from New Mexico Trout and the BioPark's Fishing Guide volunteers, this FREE Fishing Clinic will be offered at Tingley Beach every month on the second Saturday. There will be instruction of basic fly-tying methods, fly-rod casting techniques, fishing etiquette, effective 'catch and release' practices and enhancement of advanced skills. Equipment and supplies are available for use during the clinic on a first come, first served basis and are free of charge.
Participants are welcome, however, to bring their own gear. In addition, Tingley Outfitters provides basic equipment for purchase inside the train station.
Zoo Discovery Day
Saturday, July 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Visit discovery stations around the zoo to learn more about endangered animals and how you can protect them. For more information, please call (505) 764-6145.
Night Walk at the Garden.
Tuesday, July 15. 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $6 adults, $4 children age 3 - 12 and seniors; all ages welcome.
Explore the garden world of night blooming plants, nocturnal animals and night pollinators under the light of the moon. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required: (505) 848-7180.
Horticulture Volunteer Training.
Wednesday, July 16, 9:30am to 12:00pm
Horticulture volunteers assist the BioPark horticulture staff with routine garden maintenance and special plant projects. Open to volunteers ages 16 and older. Please call (505) 848-7180 for more information. The training will take place the Aquarium/Garden Education, 2601 Central Ave. NW.
Dragonfly Festival at the Botanic Garden.
Saturday, July 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
The dragonfly is one of the largest, most ancient insects on earth, and New Mexico has well over 100 species of them. Come find out more about this buzzing beast's life cycle, habitat, food preferences and how they help us humans out. See wild dragonflies up close, make a craft or just hang out by the water observing. Included with regular admission.
Shark Week at the Aquarium.
Sunday, July 27 - Saturday, August 2, 10am - 2pm
What safer place is there to learn about sharks than an aquarium in land-locked New Mexico? All this week there will be Discovery Stations throughout the aquarium, and the Discovery Channel 
and Comcast will be on hand with give-aways, workbooks and prizes. How many teeth do sharks go through in a lifetime? Are some sharks vegetarians? Why don't the sharks in the aquarium eat all the other fish? Sink your teeth into the world of sharks and find out! You are also invited to check out the Association of Zoos and Aquarium's Shark Week information page.
Moonlight Bosque Hike at Tingley Beach.
Tuesday, July 22, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Cost: $6 adults; $4 children age 3 - 12 and seniors.
Discover the active night life of the bosque on this guided tour. You’ll travel to the new bosque marshes to look for bats, hoot for owls and search for other nocturnal animals. Bring your flashlight and your sense of adventure as we hike through the woods. Tour begins at the Tingley Beach train station. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Call (505) 848-7180.