photo from: http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/zoo/index.html
Founded in 1927, the 64-acre Rio Grande Zoo offers visitors a pleasant stroll highlighted by close encounters with more than 250 species of exotic and native animals. Popular species include seals and sea lions, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, elephants, polar bears, giraffes, hippos, camels, tamarins, koalas, Mexican wolves, mountain lions, monkeys, jaguars, zebras and rhinoceros. State-of-the-art exhibit design and eye-pleasing landscaping enhance zoo animal husbandry by creating naturalistic habitats complete with trees, grasses, water features and rockwork. Walking distance through the zoo is 2.27 miles. The Rio Grande Zoo is a facility of the Albuquerque Biological Park .
Hours of Operation of the Rio Grande Zoo
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 Zoo
903 Tenth Street SW
Admission to the Rio Grande Zoo
Tickets are sold every day from 9am to one-half hour before closing. Visit http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/zoo/index.html for ticket prices.
Reciprocal Agreements with Other Institutions
Half-price admission to the Zoo 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 Zoo
In compliance with Albuquerque City Ordinance #00385, the Rio Grande Zoo has been designated a non-smoking facility. Smoking is prohibited.
For Persons with Disabilities visiting the Rio Grande Zoo
If you have a disability and require special assistance when you visit the Zoo, please call (505) 764-6200, or by TTY at (505) 764-6297, preferably with three days advance notice.
Distance from Hotel: 2.7 miles (4.4 km) - 15 minutes
