Memberships, Gifts and Donations, Associations

New Mexico BioPark Society Membership

The New Mexico Zoological Society and The Friends of the Aquarium and Botanic Garden merged into one support organization for the BioPark beginning April 1, 2006. Your current membership and all benefits associated with it will be honored until it expires. Membership in the New Mexico Biological Park Society www.nmbioparksociety.org has several benefits, including free admission to the Aquarium, Botanic Garden and Zoo. Visit the link above or call the NMBPS Office at (505) 764-6280 for more information about membership and benefits. BioPark Society merger FAQs.   Reciprocal Agreements with Other Institutions Half-price admission to the Aquarium/Garden is offered to members of certain other gardens, aquarium and zoos across the US. These institutions also offer discounts to New Mexico BioPark Society members; however because participation in this program is voluntary, it is recommended members contact the institution prior to visiting. Reciprocal List
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Send Mail to: 903 Tenth Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone (505) 764-6280 Fax (505) 764-6226	Visit our Web Site at: http://www.nmbioparksociety.org	We are located at: 1320 Iron SW Albuquerque, NM

 

Gifts/Donations

We gratefully accept donations and gifts to the BioPark and its core facilities - the Albuquerque Aquarium, Rio Grande Botanic Garden, Rio Grande Zoo and Tingley Aquatic Park. Please contact the office of the BioPark Director at 505-764-6211 for details or to set up an appointment.

Associations

The Rio Grande Botanic Garden is an institutional member of the American Public Gardens Association. APGA members are committed to excellence in horticultural display, education, research and plant conservation

 

 

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.

AZA is the leader in establishing and maintaining high standards for zoos and aquariums through our accreditation process. Accreditation is a detailed review and inspection process covering all aspects of an institution's operation including the animal collection; veterinary care; physical facilities; safety; security; finance; staff; governing authority; support organization; involvement in education, conservation, and research; and adherence to AZA policies. To be accredited, an institution must be a permanent cultural facility which owns and maintains wildlife, is open to the public on a regular basis and is under the direction of a professional staff. Accreditation takes place every five years and is required for zoos and aquariums to be members of AZA. For more information visit www.aza.org

 

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 organisations of the world in animal care and welfare, environmental education and global conservation.