Our Albuquerque zoo is one of the best I. The country. I’ve traveled around the US and visited many different zoos and aquariums and this one is amongst the best ! Even tho some attractions were closed due to Covid we still had a great time . I was surprised with all the renovations they have done to the place but I was a little surprised to see they got rid of the train rails ?? Does it means there will be no more train rides around the zoo?? We shall see

Our visit was very nice. We had reservations with a half hour window for entry. It was not very crowded and everyone had masked and kept their distance. We enjoyed the new penguin exhibit and only had about a 3 min wait.

A very good zoo for a medium size city. Very clean with a large number of animals. Great family place for an outing. Bring you own food and drink. The on site food is expensive.

I have been to a lot of zoos around the country and a few zoos overseas and Albuquerque zoo is definitely still one of my favorites. yeah Im born here and may have a slight bias, but this place really does feel natural and spacious. The elephant exhibit is amazing. there are bats and koalas and a really nice park that you can sit and have a picnic in. theres even a place that sells beer! The big cat walk is so cool and now there are penguins! I love the ABQ bio park I am so glad it is open again and I definitely recommend people coming here to have a very enjoyable time

I like the ABQ zoo. Its really fun for the kids. My 2 year old LOVES the duck and fish pond. They have a playground as well which is really nice. Im not sure when they started selling alcohol but they offer cocktails and beer now. Overall, its a good time. The only complaint I have is that the elephants are always put away in the back of their enclosure. I havent been able to see the elephants for years because of this and theyre my favorite.

We recently went to the BioPark during this covid madness with our kids and grandkids, what a great day! They are doing such a great job through all this craziness! Everything was well organized, everyone was cleaning and we never had a worry all day we were there when the colors were changing and just had a great time thanks to all the staff! Well done!

First day getting back to the zoo after it closed for a couple months. It was surprisingly really nice, the animals were active and you could tell they were really happy to see more people. They did awesome setting up the park for covid safe. There wasnt a lot of people and it was nice to visit the zoo without the crowds. One thing I wish I would have seen more of the workers out wiping down all the arm rails. Overall it was a really good experience thank you

Went to the zoo early afternoon to just enjoy myself and relieve stress. Animals were resting, yet Im so glad that I got to visit the Penguin Exhibit, see the cheetahs, hyaenas, camels, primates and walk the zoo, crowd-free. Have a fabulous visit️

The ABQ BioPark was wonderful! The grounds and animal enclosures were in great shape, the staff was VERY helpful and polite. Not all the animals were out and ready for visitors but overall it I had a delightful time! As always!

First time back since everything closed for covid. While all the indoor exhibits are closed, the bulk of the zoo is accessible along the marked path through. Everything is really clean and they look to be taking extra care to keep visitors safe.BUT bring your own water bottle, all drinking fountains are closed. Masks are required (like all public areas right now) and you have to reserve a ticket ahead of time.Edited to add. If you have a membership you can reserve a ticket for free, if not tickets are the regular ticket price to reserve. But tickets are limited, do NOT wait until the day of to try to get one!

Sweet zoo. Small enough to see in a couple of full hours. Not too crowded. Love it here.

Went shortly after they opened during the pandemic and there were parts that we werent able to see (of course it was the Australia area, with the Wombat and the Tasmanian Devil, which I really wanted to see). The parts we were able to see were a mix of really nice exhibits and really outdated cage-style enclosures. Overall though, an above-average zoo.

This is one of the best zoos I’ve been to! The zoo is SO clean and nice, the animals don’t look depressed. There is SO much to do and look at here. I love that they have the grassy area in the middle for you to picnic, and that they let you bring your own food! I would 100% recommend bringing your own food, as the zoo food was extremely over priced for the quality.

It was great even though alot of exhibits were closed all the indoor ones

Good place to take kids. Some exhibits are closed because of Covid-19. It was still a nice time out for our grandkids. I would recommend going in the morning since the animals are more active then.

The zoo was so much fun. None of the indoor attractions were open and yet we still had a great time. The walking path they have set up takes you all the way around the zoo and you get to see all the outdoor exhibits. I hope they keep those arrows up from now on. Its amazing how many times Ive gone to the zoo and missed things because of the way we just wandered around. They do a great job of limiting crowds as you have to purchase your tickets in advance and youre not allowed in unless you do that. All in all it was a great time.

Our zoo is the best! Weve been members for a long time but we hadnt been in a year or so due to some health issues. There was a three day old giraffe baby, a baby elephant playing in a swimming hole and quite a few other babies. The lion and tiger exhibits have been greatly improved along with many other exhibits.

Was here 5 years ago. Cool Halloween lights and decorations throughout. Glad they do that here. Good that they limit to in-state residents now in order to limit Covid.

Such a wonderful zoo with happy and breeding animals and helpful attendants giving interesting information and helping to find the animals

Its been over 15yrs since i have been to the zoo. I know that anything in the pandemic is hard. But i have to say, this was the most pleasant experience. The crowds were small. Everyone wore a mask or kept their distance with no issue. The way its set up is perfect for keeping the flow. Im an amateur photographer and had plenty of time to photograph the aimals without feeling like i was in other peoples way. The other patrons were wearing masks and being so kind. We all helped each other see the animals without invading space. So many cute babies there to enjoy the zoo for the first time! And safely! I visited all of the bathrooms (it was hot so lots of water + a small bladder!!) And they were the cleanest facilities in all of Albuquerque so far. Paper straws in our drinks and friendly mask-clad staff throughout. The animals were all lazy and sleeping but thats no ones fault. There were dozens of hand sanitizer stations throughout the entire zoo. Some have regarded the animls as depressed but they all just seemed to be suffering the same heat induced sleepiness as the rest of us New Mexicans. Please see the meerkat. He will come out and pose for you!!

Always nice to visit Albuquerques Zoo. My sons fav are the penguins and reptile exhibit!

Our time slot was at 1:30 and it wasn’t too crowded. The penguins were the best exhibit there. Unfortunately we were unable to see the majority of the other animals because they were napping. It was quite disappointing.

Awsome city zoo in downtown Albuquerque. Due to covid, you must make a reservation, but worth the hassle because there are no crowds. The kids play area and merry-go-round are closed, but most of the animal exhibits are open.

Such a great day at the zoo! They have done some nice improvements since they were closed, they have a good plan for moving people without it feeling crowded, their staff was really paying attention to detail. Cant wait to go back!

Many attractions closed due to covid, but overall a nice experience.

Took a day for the zoo. Great weather and an amazing time. Our zoo is wonderful and I cant wait to get back.

Overall great experience. Unfortunately the predator birds and tropical birds exhibit was closed off. No sea lions or sea otters and it seems like the exhibit is going to be discontinued. Bear exhibit was also closed off. They should have charged a discounted rate for so much construction. The penguin exhibit is one of the best experiences. Not a lot of zoos have so many different species of penguins.

So much fun. Not crowded. Friendly staff. Animals were out. The Orangutan was quite a performer.

We visited family in ABQ and decided to take the kids here. Although the zoo had some exhibits closed it was still nice seeing the animals and walking around. The layout of the zoo made it easier to avoid backtracking.

Good visit. Wish I could see all the exhibits. I know its a pandemic but I miss the indoor animals. Nevertheless, I will continue to support the zoo and all of the biopark. Much love for the animals and plants and workers

Abq bio park is a great zoo, the year membership is really good value, I had myself and 1 guest witch cost around 60 dollars for a year, you can add more guests, believe it’s just an extra 15 for every guest you add.Kids 2 and under go free and the membership give you assess to the zoo, the aquarium and botanical garden, there is quite a lot of different animals here and coming this July I’m really excited to take my kids to see the new penguins exhibit.

New penguin exhibit is awesome! Great setup, exhibits, and interaction. Havent tried the Chill Cafe yet but looks good. The rest is great also. Definitely love coming here. Going to miss the seals but cant wait to see the new Australian exhibit. Also love the covered parking/bonus solar panels. Looking at renewing membership now.

Great park. Wide variety of animals and are able to see them up close. For covid-19, they are limiting the number of people allowed inside indoor exhibits

Spent a full day wandering the zoo. Lots of good exhibits to see. Some exhibits are being updated and expanded to accommodate the animals, which is really nice. Make sure to catch the hippo feeding, watch them eat entire heads of lettuce in one gulp. Dont be too startled by all the peacocks wandering around.

Great family fun! Went since it reopened under COVID guidelines and it was still awesome. Some areas were not completely open, but overall it was a good experience and still worth the money.

Great layout and beautiful park. There are some exhibits that are closed and there was a line for the penguin exhibit but we has a great time with the kids.

We had a great experience! Everything was well planned. Restrooms and all areas clean. Didnt feel crowded, and everyone following protocols.It was a great day!!!

Last week, 2 members of our group arrived late(closing gates time). Eric one of the supervisors/leads was so accommodating to our situation, he ensured even though the gates were closing he would ensure they get in. Eric truly made our zoo experience better, thank you!

Decided it was a beautiful day to go to the zoo.Checking out all the animals we missed the Hippo feeding, which happens at 2:30. This is a must see, its amazing to see in person just how wide their mouths open.Spoke with two different zoo keepers and was very knowledgeable and pleasant.Disappointed in the lack of stands open since it was so busy...but nevertheless we enjoyed the time.Animals were out and most active, loved the new play area.

This was my first time visiting the zoo in Albuquerque. And overall it was pretty good. Admissions was $10, but for non state residents its $14.50. I got to see the penguins, check out the cat walk and visit the Africa exhibit. I had lunch at the Penguin Chill Cafe. It was pricey, but good. And like most of the cafes at the zoo, they serve beer!Theres also a big space for picnics so you could pack a cooler and make a day of it. I didnt get to see the elephants or take a ride on the duck pond so Ill have to visit again.

The zoo is sooo well maintained and clean. The animals look well taken care of. Its a beautiful zoo with a lot of animals and attractions. Highly recommend if youre in ABQ, totally worth it.

I hadnt been too the Zoo since 2010 but now this place is Rocking dont miss out on Albuquerque zoo is up there with the best of them.

CLEARLY, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE NOT WELCOME HERE. MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS ABSOLUTELY SHOULD BE RESPECTED. MY FAMILY WILL NEVER SPEND ANY MONEY TO GO TO THIS PLACE AGAIN!! WE HAVE DISABILITIES AND WE ARENT WELCOME.

The way they configured the park for covid restrictions is fantastic!! Although some exhibits are closed, the park is not so overly crowded anymore and very peaceful. Most people were maintaing space and being considerate. I really good time!!

Dont bother going they only allows small amounts of people in and you have to reserve ahead of time. To be able to reserve a ticket you have to buy a membership that cost 70$ for two adult and over a 100$ for a family. The tickets are 8$ a person on top of that.

Always a fun place to take the kids! Dont miss the new penguin exhibit, its very cool! Pun intended..

I am truly disappointed with the ABQ biopark Zoo I went online from last night to this morning trying to purchase tickets and you cannot purchase them, it also States if youre having complications buying a ticket online that you can get one at the window but they are limited . every time I went to it would pop you right back to the front page. I drive over an hour to get to the zoo, please remember that I am traveling cross-country with my husband whom is disabled he has cerebral palsy and epilepsy so trips are fun. so we decided to drive over an hour to get to the zoo to spend the day and I am told at the window sorry dont know what to tell you if you do not know how to work a computer then I dont know what to tell you. seriously that much disrespect from someone at a ticket booth. As for the zoo this experience has made it to where I would never come back I would not recommend it to my family, because if it takes that much to get into a zoo and you have that many problems trying to purchase a ticket its not worth it to me.

Always a great time here. Cant wait for all the indoor exhibits to reopen after the pandemic ends. Regardless well be back!

It was a great time. Especially when we were able to dress up in our Halloween costumes.

No medical exemption for masks. If I was sick, Im smart enough not to try and come out. Youre outside. Its not legal. Then we get there and no where on the website does it say you have to pre-purchase tickets. My son accidentally purchased the wrong day, we live in CA, and he cant even get a refund. Look, I know the government has made it weird times, but you guys chose to handle things this way. Bad customer service. If I ever come back to visit my son again, whos is military and you guys dont care, I wont give you my money. Other zoos are better about treating customers better!

Great place, the staff allowed my Mom who has cancer and dementia a private feeding of her favorite animal... Giraffes... That was so kind of them!! I really appreciate the staff, they provided such a wonderful opportunity for us, I will forever be grateful for their kindness!

I live getting to see the animals and having a fun way to get the kids outside. If you get a chance the truffle fries at the Penguin cafe are delicious..Its a great way to spend a day

Loved this zoo. A lot of different animals to see and its easy to navigate . There are gifts shops, places to eat and bathrooms to. Decent prices to. Definitely stop in.

Loved the new penguin exhibit! There is also a new food shop and seating area in addition to the penguin exhibit. It’s always a joy to go to the Zoo here in Albuquerque. They have clean restrooms, animals all seem decently happy and active. Although we plug our noses when walking across the duck pond. The geese and ducks poop all over the side walk. Other then that we always have a great experience.

Lovely zoo, the prices for food and drinks is very high so bring your own. Otherwise the only other thing I have to say is many of the enclosures were empty or blocked off. Maybe due to pandemic but disappointed that we couldnt see the elephants and other amazing animals.

Beautiful day out, friendly staff. I would guess about 25% of animal exhibits were closed though. Usually Love going here. Wasnt worth $10.00 fee for 1.5 hours with so few animals to admire. Of course, I will go again, but not for awhile.

Always enjoy the zoo. Cant wait until they can open up all of it. Some construction happening as well.

Visited a while ago, loved it but today maybe spent a hour in half, was bored animals not out, waste of money

Took the kids there on Sunday for half price. Was disappointed that quite a few exhibits were closed for reconstruction. The penguin exhibit was not scheduled to open yet but that didnt change my rating. Going on Sunday morning was nice and not too crowded yet.

The mask in place and social distancing was great. Everyone around us was respectful and there was staff throughout keeping an eye on everyone to make sure everyone was following the rules. We had a blast.

Nice place. The new penguin exhibit is awesome!!! Bring you own food, or buy some at concessions. Checkout a wide variety of plants, animals, and marine life.

It is a wonderful park, and and humans are not encroaching in their space that much.

Loved my visit. Only down side was I did not see the polor bears.

Really lovely zoo. Plenty of Animals and lovely exhibits. Enjoyed looking at everything here. The grounds were well kept and it had everything you would want. It was $15 entry which I thought was great. At the front of the zoo there is a sign which tells you what animals aren’t available today, there were a couple of animals missing from the exhibits which they did not tell us in advance such as polar bears which to me was a main calling. So therefore 4 stars. If they told me I would have know and given 5.

Beautiful Zoo! My wife and I had a blast. Staff was excellent and friendly. So much to see. Be prepared to stay a while and enjoy the facilities. There was new construction/updating for new or improved exhibits. I would highly recommend.

Love the zoo. They are always doing something here to improve it and make it better for the animals and us. I love the penguins, they are so amazing to watch and there habitat the zoo has is really cool. Love the see threw flooring too. Its so cool.

Place needs up keep really bad. Just and to many exhibits closed! No bueno...

I found this on a list of best things to do in Albuquerque with kids, and it was nice that I had an affiliate zoo membership as well from my own zoo, so we got 50% off. This was one of the best zoos Ive been to. It probably helped that we went on a weekday when it was a moderate temperature, so it wasnt at all crowded and many of the animals were out playing instead of hiding. We did the combo pass and stayed from 9:45am until closing (5pm) and didnt have time to see everything because we spent too much time in the morning watching the polar bear and the monkeys play, and then at 2pm the aquarium was feeding the fish, sharks, and stingrays, and we spent quite a while watching that. We missed most of the botanical gardens, and the gorillas. I would definitely go back to see the rest! I had four kids with me, and they did not get bored.

This is one of the best zoos Ive been too and Ive been to 19. Beautifully landscaping and habitats and the animals seem truly happy.

Love the natural feel at this Zoo! Well-designed, great exercise. (Just feel sad for some of the animals)

The exhibits let you get really close to the animals and they seem well maintained. Lots of enrichment for the big cats and the large predators! I loved the Penguins! Great new exhibit!

Great zoo we showed up at 4:28 and almost did not get it but the manager came down and let us in. Very good customer service.

Moved to Albuquerque in 2017, finally decided to check out the zoo. My wife and daughter all had fun. Will go back again, soon.

Exhibits are super cool, social distancing is practiced, purchase your ticket online in advance. Time flies when you visit!

I think they did an awesome job getting it visitor ready with covid restrictions this year. I wish there was more animals to see though alot seemed closed or like some animals were moved or relocated.

The new penguin exhibit is really one of the best things to come to this zoo. They are fun to watch. Whether they are walking around looking like they are shrugging or swimming so gracefully you are not sure how they move that fast under the water.

Couldnt have picked a better day to come to the Zoo, weather is amazing! The penguin exhibit is my favorite!

We LOVE the Zoo!Our family purchases a Yearly Family Pass every year and it is SO worth it.The Zoo is awesome. The new penguin exhibit is amazing. I like that they have been really trying to update all the exhibits to make this zoo a fun and educational experience. The exhibits looks more environmental instead of just the animal inside of a cage or pit (like it was when I was growing up). They are really expanding everything to make the presentations open.I see a lot of people on other reviews complaining about the price of the food. I get it; there is a significant up-charge because of the convenience. HOWEVER, The BioPark - Zoo graciously allows you bring in your own food AND eat it on the premises. You can have a picnic in the grass area or even take your food inside their eatery. So hey complainers, just do that if you dont want to pay high prices for on-site concession.

Nice. Not a five bcuz exhibits were closed, but still very fun time. The train tour guide John gets a 5/5 due his passion, knowledge and willingness to share. Beautiful day!

Is one of my favorite places to visit with my family and spend a fun day walking outdoors surrounded by so much diversity. just make sure you plan your visit before buying your tickets online.,

Awesome zoo. Lot of animals that are rare at other zoos. And the staff is so friendly you can tell they truly care about the animals

My 3 and 5 year old boys loved everything from the zoo to the botanic garden and even the aquarium! Would recommend to go with time and personal strollers! It is a good walk for adults, your children will be very tired by the end so be prepared with food, water, hats, and sunscreen!

The admission price was fair (NM residents-$10 for adults 13 and up, $5 for kids 2-12, 2 and under was free) but the snack prices?! They were expensive! Other then the construction happening in various spots throughout the zoo, we were able to see almost all the animals. It was a nice afternoon outing. The penguins were the best!

This is a wonderful zoo. My wife and I totally enjoyed walking thru the exhibits. However, we both agree that the price for out of state visitors should be dropped until they are actually all the way open. It seemed that all to often we were looking at that white and red sign saying animals are temporarily off exhibit. As for service of the employees though, we found kind and courteous zoo workers. My wife enjoyed petting the alpaca and the llama, and the monkeys were a barrel of laughs. Were of the opinion that its worth the drive from El Paso as this is a far superior zoo.

Even during quarantine, the park is lovely with happy families. Animals have great care, and calm, happy atmosphere

Pretty fun place. It would be nice to have the raptor roost open again. It seems like its been shut down forever

Kids had a great time. The only thing I think is missing would be some more shaded areas around animal exhibits and maybe some misters going to keep you cool on those 97 degree days. But best thing was staff at front gate explaining to go check out zoo first then take train over to bio park that was would be indoors during hotest part of the day. Thanks for the great tip. Also purchase tickets online and save yourself some money and get the bundle package that includes all the parks with the train ride.

The construction is the downside of the zoo. I cant wait until they have the new penguin exhibit open! I have to say though this time of year is the best time to visit the zoo! Its not to hot and not to cool outside. The animals were all out and enjoying the nice fall weather.

This is a neat little place to visit. It is not as big as some zoos that I have been to in the past, but they pack a lot into a small space! There are a great deal of large cats: lions, tigers, jaguars, etc. and they have a wide variety of reptiles and birds as well. The walk is quite pleasant in the morning, however, as with any zoo in the summer time the best time to go is in the morning before it gets too hot! The food was pretty good at the cafe in the middle of the park, they have sandwiches, pizza, burgers, salads, etc. A little pricey for what you get but not too extravagant; and I saw many people bringing their own picnics if you are into that as well. They also have an ice cream and slushy shop right beside the cafe for a tasty treat after lunch, so yummy! I would definitely recommend getting a family, couple or individual year pass as it is a great value if you are going to visit the park or aquarium more than just once in a year and you get half off many other zoos around the US with the pass as well! All in all it is a great little adventure out for the day with tons to see!

Super fun zoo!! Lots of neat exhibits, and grassy areas for the kids to play. Our boys had a blast. Friendly staff, and delicious food in the cafe.

Very relaxing. Clean and well taken care of.

A good portion of the park was closed due to renovation which really should have been stated up front. Many of the animals were not available to visit. Many of the ones we did see displayed anxious or depressed behavior. For example, an adolescent giraffe had been separated from the rest of its family.. the mother and sibling were frantically attempting to reach it. Pacing back and forth, attempting to get over, under or around the fence. The gorillas sat alone staring at the ground fidgeting with their hands occasionally looking up at people only to turn back to the ground. The pictures speak for themselves really. Most animals had been segregated away from other animals of its kind and the enclosures were quite small. I left feeling quite sad

Had a good time at the zoo. More enjoyable time than pre-pandemic. Not busy because of the limited amount of people and also limiting how many can come in during the allotted entrance time.

My niece loved this place and so did I , right down to the stores, the staff was so friendly. I do wish there were more exhibits, but overall, its a nice place!

Enjoyed this zoo quite a lot. The animals seemed comfortable and not stressed like some larger zoos. Enclosures are spacious, although theres a lot of construction going on- looks like some good upgrades are happening!

Love the zoo. Great exhibits. My kids love the playground, carousel, train, and the ice cream cones in addition to the animals. The penguin area is really nice. We love watching them swim under our feet! The staff is really friendly and knowledgeable. We are so lucky to have such a quality zoo.

Many things were getting updated and a few areas were closed. I enjoyed the nice walk and the peaceful surroundings and calm waterfalls. I enjoyed the reptiles and penguins. I wish there train to gardens and aquarium was running, it it would have been a 5 they didnt inform me after buying my arm band. I will return after the renovations are completed.

I would have to say I was very disappointed in my recent trip to this zoo, for Albuquerque being known for one of its finest zoos around I was heartbroken to see the lack of cleanliness in the cages an animals looking malnourished an thirty. The cages were filled with tons of weeds with animals looking so depressed. I left saddened more then anything, wishing there was something i could’ve done. Very saddened an heart broken by this trip.

I havent been here for a few years but got to experience an amazing experience - the new Penguin Chill! It was truly an exhilarating and interactive time and I loved it. This zoo has always been a great place to visit and just relax and enjoy!

Had a great time with the grandkids! Plenty to do besides see animals. Kids enjoyed ice cream, cotton candy, the carousel, and the playground. Fed the lorkeets (well worth the $2 entry) and I was able to rent an electric scooter for$30. So worth the cost! Time to renew our membership next month!