Hours
Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Closed
Closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving, and Dec. 25. No train service on Mondays or Dec. 24.
Extended Summer Hours
Memorial Day through Labor Day:
Open until 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day.
Tickets
Ticket booths open daily from 9 a.m. until one half-hour before closing. All tickets are good for one-day use.
- Zoo: $10 Adult (13-64) / $4.50 Senior (65+) or Child (3-12)
- Aquarium & Garden: $10 / $4.50
- BioPark Combo*: $16 / $6.50
Includes Zoo, Aquarium & Botanic Garden admission and train rides.
Purchase or redeem 9 a.m. - noon, Tuesday-Sunday. - Military Discount: All active and non-active military receive a $2 discount on adult tickets and a $1 discount on children's tickets.
Must present military ID. Good for general admission only. - Zoo Train Ticket: $2 / $1
Good for Zoo Train ride. Purchase at Africa Station. - Member Train Pass: $2 / $2
Good for unlimited train rides. Requires NMBPS membership. Purchase at ticket booth.
*Combo tickets are not sold/accepted on Mondays because there is no train service. On Tuesdays-Sundays at noon, cashiers stop selling/accepting combo tickets because there is not enough time remaining to see all the facilities.
Ticket prices different than last time you looked? Our rates increased on Sept. 4, 2012.
Buy Tickets Online
- Purchase print-at-home tickets now.
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- More information about purchasing tickets online.
Payment Options
We accept cash, check, purchase orders, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Membership
New Mexico BioPark Society members receive unlimited general admission and discounts to many special events. BioPark Members may also purchase member train passes for unlimited train rides on the day of purchase.
Discounts
School Group Discount
Reduced ticket rates are available for eligible school groups during the school year. Reservations at least two weeks in advance are required.
Recreation Group Discount
Recreation groups may be eligible for discounts during the summer. Reservations are required.
Summer Mondays
Beginning the Monday after Memorial Day through the Monday before Labor Day, one full-paying adult can bring up to four children into the Zoo or Aquarium/Garden free of charge on Mondays. This special offer is not available for combo admission as combo tickets are not sold on Mondays.
Reciprocal Agreements with Other Institutions
Half-price admission is offered to members of many gardens, aquarium and zoos across the US. If you are a member of a participating park, you will need your membership card and picture ID when you come to the BioPark. See the list.
