Self-Guided Tour: ABQ Zoo/Botanic Gardens

Courtesy of Molly Bell

There are many pieces of wonderful art, set in lovely grounds, including a number of stunning mosaic installations in both the zoo and the botanic gardens.  

See p. 20-21 in Mosaics of Central New Mexico Booklet/PDF.

Distance from Hotel Albuequerque

Zoo: ~2mi

Botanic Gardens: ~1mi

The ABQ BioPark includes:

• the Zoo

• Botanic Gardens

• Aquarium

• Tingley Beach

There is an electric shuttle option (Tuesday - Sunday) that connects the properties, if you have time to visit both the botanic gardens and the zoo in one day. Purchase a combo ticket to take advantage of this option.

See Also:
Self-Guided Tour: Valle de Oro Wildlife Refuge

Self-Guided Tour: Drive South Downtown & South Valley

Download Booklet:

Mosaics of Central New Mexico Booklet/PDF