Albuquerque Aquarium

The Albuquerque Aquarium takes visitors on a journey down the Rio Grande from Albuquerque to its mouth in the Gulf of Mexico. Fresh water riverine, estuarine, surf zone, shallow waters, coral reefs, open ocean and deep ocean species are represented along the way. Other highlights include an eel tunnel, seahorses, luminous jellies and a 285,000 gallon ocean tank where brown, sandtiger, blacktip and nurse sharks swim alongside brilliantly colored reef fish, eels, sea turtles and open ocean species. The Albuquerque Aquarium is a facility of the Albuquerque Biological Park.

 

This Month at the Aquarium

Daily Activities

Train Schedules (Trains do not operate on Mondays.)

 

Location

Hours of Operation

• Please note: The Aquarium will close at 4pm on Saturday, September 13 for the Paradise Island Gala. The Shark Reef Café will close at 3pm.

Admission Information

 

Online Ticket Sales

You can now buy tickets online with your Visa or Mastercard! If you have never purchased tickets online or have problems with your online purchase, please review Online Ticket Sales Assistance information.

Buy General Admission Tickets

Aquarium Map

For Persons with Disabilities

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Institutional Memberships

 

This Month at the Aquarium

 

The construction project currently underway in the Aquarium/Garden west parking lot at Central and Tingley Drive is the first phase of the BioPark’s Insectarium, which will feature laboratory and office space.

• New Mexico BioPark Society's Annual Gala - September 13
• Aquarium and Botanic Garden Greeter Training - September 23
• Aquarium Overnight - September 26/27

• More September events and activities at the BioPark!

 

• See Daily Activities and the BioPark Event Calendar for more details on things to do.

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Location

2601 Central Ave. NW at the intersection of Central and New York Avenues just east of the Central Ave. bridge over the Rio Grande.
Interactive map from Mapquest

 

 

Persons With Disabilities

If you have a disability and require special assistance when you visit the BioPark, please call (505) 768-2000 or 311 (Relay NM or 711), preferably with three days advance notice.

 

Institutional Memberships

The Albuquerque Biological Park is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.

 

The Albuquerque Biological Park is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, whose mission is to guide, encourage and support the zoos, aquariums, and like-minded organizations of the world in animal care and welfare, environmental education and global conservation.

 

 

 

 

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