photo from: http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/garden/
Located across the plaza from the Albuquerque Aquarium and bordered on the west by the famed Rio Grande and the largest cottonwood gallery forest in the world, the lush and peaceful Rio Grande Botanic Garden represents an oasis in the desert. The Garden currently encompasses 20 developed acres, including a 10,000 square foot glass conservatory housing native and exotic plants from desert and Mediterranean climate zones and a seasonal butterfly conservatory featuring hundreds of free-flying North American butterflies and moths. Walking distance through the aquarium and garden is about 1.6 miles. The Rio Grande Botanic Garden is a facility of the Albuquerque Biological Park .
Rio Grande Botanic Garden Hours of Operation
Open every day of the week, 9am - 5pm
June through August: 9am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days
Location of the Rio Grande Botanic Garden
2601 Central Ave. NW (intersection of Central and New York Avenues)
Admission to the Rio Grande Botanic Garden
Tickets are sold every day from 9am to one-half hour before closing. Visit http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/garden/ for prices.
Reciprocal Agreements with Other Institutions
Half-price admission to the Biological 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.
Non-Smoking Facilities at the Rio Grande Botanic Garden
In compliance with Albuquerque City Ordinance #00385, the Botanic Garden has been designated a non-smoking facility. Smoking is prohibited.
For Persons with Disabilities visiting the Rio Grande Botanic Garden
If you have a disability and require special assistance when you visit the Botanic Garden, please (505) 764-6200, or by TTY at (505) 764-6297, preferably with three days advance notice.
Distance from Hotel: 2.9 miles (4.7 km) - 13 minutes
