ABQ BioPark Zoo
Zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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ABQ BioPark Zoo, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a facility of the Albuquerque Biological Park. Founded in 1927, the 64-acre (26 ha) zoo was originally known as the Rio Grande Zoo. Sections of the zoo include an Africa exhibit area, an Australia exhibit area, the "Cat Walk" and a herpetology area. An endangered species carousel was added in 2016. A narrow-gauge railroad connects the zoo to the other facilities of the Albuquerque Biological Park. Walking distance through the zoo is 2.27 miles (3.65 km).
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ABQ BioPark Zoo | |
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35.0776°N 106.6627°W / 35.0776; -106.6627 | |
Date opened | 1927[1] |
Location | Albuquerque Biological Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
Land area | 64 acres (26 ha)[1] |
No. of species | 200+[1] |
Memberships | AZA[2] |
Website | www |
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The Albuquerque Biological Park is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).[2]