Love the botanic garden and even more now that I am a parent. The train garden is a huge favorite and we can stay there for hours lol watching the trains. Heritage Farms since its upgrade has also been a huge favorite as well, especially with the animals to see. The castle and slide are also top on the list as well. Love packing a picnic lunch and hanging out for a while. Cannot recommend enough. read more

3*=A ok I think this tike of year, there is not much to see. Mostly landscape and some plants. I can tell this would be a place to come for events and to hang out. read more

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I love the bio park, especially during the time of year when everything starts to bloom and it just comes alive. It's such a great space to hang out with friends and family and just walk around. I've recently convinced my entire friend group to get annual passes so we have a fun safe place to go get our steps in. Getting an annual pass as an individual or a family is such a great deal. I'm excited to get the best use out of mine this year. read more

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We actually enjoyed walking around the botanical gardens and aquarium. They had many different exhibits for you to walk-through and see. We spent over an hour there and didn't quite get to see everything that they had available but we thoroughly enjoyed it. We were there during the winter months so obviously there's not as beautiful balloons of flowers and other things that would normally have going on. But we did get to go into some of their other exhibits and see many different things. Just a really nice well laid out place very spacious botanical gardens one of the largest ones I've seen and many different views to enjoy really recommend this place one thing that we thought was amazing was that we went to the botanical gardens and the aquarium within the same day for just a few dollars more so we thoroughly enjoyed the aquarium that is connected to it so if you are in this area is well worth it got to see some amazing things inside the aquarium as well. read more

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I lived my walk through the park. It would be better on a cooler day because it started getting too hot for the kids to enjoy. Tons to see while you wander around. They did a great job. read more

This is a neat garden area to explore, although I wish we would have been able to visit in the spring. The part of AZ we live in our plants tend to look the same in the winter, and since NM has a similar landscape, I didn't even think about most of the plants here freezing over so most of the gardens appeared "dead". The insect areas were also closed for winter, so it would be nice if there was a "Winter discount" to reflect only really being able to see a quarter of what you normally would. Most of the Japanese garden was still looking green & we think they did an amazing job with that area. There is a large pond with koi fish & ducks, along with a waterfall and a observation deck you can walk out onto. You'll also find a few pathways among the plants that lead to different trails & beautiful photo opportunities. I would definitely say that this area of the gardens was our favorite. They also have three different indoor areas where all the plants were fully alive & thriving. There were several neat looking plants I had never seen before that I am going to look into adding to my home. Hopefully in the future we can come back when the rest of the gardens is in bloom to see the full beauty of the gardens. read more

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Very cool experience and beautiful garden in ABQ! The price was reasonable and it does take a couple hours to navigate the whole place and explore all it has to offer. Make sure you give yourself at least 2-3 hours. Must check out if you're in the city! read more

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While visiting NM, I got a chance to visit the Albuquerque biopark botanical garden and aquarium. The botanical garden was very spacious and beautiful! Each section had its own theme. All the flowers were in bloom. The sight and smell definitely transport you to a different place! The admission ticket also allowed entrance into the aquarium which was right next to the botanical garden. This is a fun educational family activity. read more

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The Botanical Gardens are absolutely beautiful. I love visiting at all the different times of year to see the different plants that blossom at different times. It's also a good place to watch birds. read more

Spring has come to the gardens and there is lots to see. The staff has the grounds looking good except for the expansion. read more

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Really spacious and lots to see. Spent 2 miles walking around. Lots of areas- Japanese, Mediterranean, High Desert. A butterfly area and a big area. Had a great time! Discounts for residents and seniors! Lots of parking and comes with free admission to the aquarium too! Pro.tip is to buy your admission to the garden first so you don't wait on line to buy a ticket for the aquarium read more

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What a cool botanical park. I'm still a little biased to my local botanical garden back home because there are more walking friendly paths. If you are visiting just now you can't go everywhere with a stroller or wagon. The visit overall was very hot, but enjoyable due to the shade paths and kid friendly areas for my nephew. An excellent option for young kids that can walk and run. I will be back with my nephew for sure in a future visit to Albuquerque, NM. The big dragon greeting to the big ants oh my. read more

While looking online for things going on in Albuquerque while we were there, I saw the Albuquerque BioPark botanical garden was having a fall harvest event. I love botanical gardens and fall events. I had to go. The park is misleading. It is much bigger than you think it would be. We walked around, thought we had done it all and then realized we missed a whole section. We are from Pittsburgh so we're used to botanical gardens with tons of flowers all over. This one was cool because it had so many cool plants appropriate to the SW. We saw all kinds of cacti, a beautiful lake with ducks, a beautiful mosaic, roses (which I didn't know grew well in the SW) and some beautiful plants from the Mediterranean in one of the buildings. The nicest surprise was the Japanese Garden in the back. Loved all the sculptures, buildings and fall plants. So cool! The fall festival was nice. There were musicians playing all different kinds of music all over. There were also a few different booths with local artisans selling all different kinds of beautiful items. I bought some nice souvenirs for myself and family for the holidays. Definitely go check them out. They also have a zoo. We didnt have enough time to see it. read more

It's just so lovely here. We have an annual pass and go for walks most every weekend. The river of lights festival is extremely fun. We have done a date night at the aquarium also that was very fun. Everyone who works here is super nice and helpful. Thanks for making Albuquerque a better place to live! read more

The Mediterranean section was very cool (temp). I almost thought I felt a mist. It was a nice break from being outside in the heat. The variety of plants was numerous and beautiful. The area showing desert plants was wonderful.  I didn't know there are different types of barrel cactus. Education! There's a fun section with small trains running on different tracks through small towns and commerce. It's fun to watch and a big draw for children. There is a lovely green park-like area in the center of the gardens. On my visit, students were there, very loud. There was a group of young children playing football too. The gardens would be a good place if you could find a time when there wouldn't be school groups or camp groups. The sounds of screaming and laughing are all over the park. It's impossible to find a peaceful place to enjoy nature. read more

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The botanical garden was very beautiful. Lots to see plenty of shade, and you can take your time to see everything. It's up to you how long you want to stay. There's a lot of construction at the moment to make it better and more fun for family and kids. It doesn't say how long before it's done but still worth going. read more

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The ABQ BioPark Botanic Gardens is awesome! For just ~$14 for out of state residents, you can get access to the botanic gardens and the aquarium together. They are right next to each other with the same entrance so very easy to hit both in 1 stop. The botanic garden however is by far the better of the two though, and maybe even one of the best botanic gardens I've been to. The lands are kept gorgeously clean, well trimmed, and there are just so many different themed gardens throughout the park that make you feel like you are being transported all over the world. They have a Japanese garden, a Koi pond with so many fish, a greenhouse with cacti, and even a beautiful area for a wedding if you want it to happen here. This place is so serene, it was incredibly empty when I went, and a whole lot of fun. You could easily spend hours here walking around and taking in the calmness. Highly recommend if you have some extra time in the area and don't know what to do with it read more

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This year the fall fest was very packed with so many tourists from all over that come and visit the balloon fiesta. Plenty of local shops selling inside the botanical garden for the fall fest. They had alcohol and drinks and many items to purchase. You aquarium pass allows you to enter the botanical garden. Plenty of restrooms throughout the facility to use. Overall clean throughout and security and police was at site to keep the festival safe. read more

ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden - Botanical Gardens Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

This was our third time here, and each time we learn and see something new. The last two times were in December (2015 & 2018). In 2015 we did quick tours around both the Aquarium and Garden. In 2018 we came to see the light display in the Gardens. Both were great trips. It was also much cooler! This trip we decided to go through the Gardens first so we could appreciate the air conditioning of the Aquarium last. It was SO hot! We saw so much, but loved the butterfly area and bugs most of all. In the Aquarium, we loved the large window areas with sharks, rays, and big fish, as well as the river otters. We look forward to our next visit with our family! read more

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We are big fans of botanical gardens, and decided to make Albuquerque's gardens one of the stops on our return from a recent road trip. We are glad we did. We arrived around 2:30 pm only to find out that the gardens closed at 5. We also found out that our admission fee to the gardens included a visit to the adjacent aquarium. We definitely missed a lot; to properly see the gardens and aquarium would take much more than 3 hours. My favorite part of the garden was the large pond with beautiful wood (and other varieties of) ducks. We enjoyed the butterfly house, and bug areas. There is a children's garden area that looked very nice, but we didn't have time to explore. In the aquarium, don't miss the reef area, manta rays, moon jellyfish and seahorses. We plan to return, both to revisit our favorite spots and to see what we missed! read more

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I am in love with this botanic garden in BioPark! First of all, the area is literal perfection. A zoo, aquarium, garden, food and park all in one! If you're visiting the zoo first and then the botanic gardens you can actually take a small train over that is fun for all. I enjoyed the peacefulness and beauty of the whole place. There are plenty of areas that offer different flora and fauna in beautiful ways. This is the perfect place for family pictures or photo sessions just be aware that a permit is required for professional photography. Overall, if you're in the area BioPark and the botanical gardens are a must. read more

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While in New Mexico we checked out the biopark and it was a great day. Tickets were super reasonable and we really enjoyed ourselves. The aquarium was pretty neat, it's not super huge but what they do have is nice. This is a great place to take kids and spend an afternoon outside in nature. read more

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We attended their summer series for the first time and boy did we have a great time! A few tips- 1. Get there early if you want to get good seating since it's first come first serve. 2. Bring comfortable lawn chairs. We brought the ones that fold and roll up for easy carrying. Ours has an attached table with cup holders which is a game changer for events like this. 3. You can order from their cafe, yet we brought our own picnic. I have a picnic backpack which is also convenient, but you can bring a cooler if you prefer. I love that they keep the gardens open for you to enjoy during the concert. If you haven't attended in the past I highly recommend it. The musicians were talented and the ambience was so relaxing. read more

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What a lovely spot in the city! And reasonably priced for all the stuff you get for the $15 admission. Clear trails to walk around and see the foliage and ducks and toy train. Places to sit and a big quad to enjoy a picnic or let the kids run. The insect house was my favorite. Be sure to watch the ants scurry along the vines above your head and check out the beetles. Very cool! The aquarium was small but filled with lots of fish and sharks and stingrays and all sorts of cute and so ugly they are cute fish. It's a great way to spend an afternoon. Plus there's A/C in many places! read more

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The Botanic Garden was okay, even on a cold December day that we visted. It was a good deal for us as the admission ticket to the Botanic Garden also got us into the aquarium. They have a nice Japanese garden with a big lake and lots of bonsai plants around the lake. The rest of the garden was kind of dead or dormant, which is probably the reason they have the "River of Lights" during the Christmas holiday. We stayed there so late that they accidentally turned on some of the decorative lights. We were able to get a preview of their evening show. We enjoyed our brief 2 hour visit here. I'd love to come back here during the spring when the plants are blooming. read more

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Truly, we have such a great bio park. The botanical gardens has grown into a sprawling oasis over the last decade and anyone who has not picniced on the festival greens hasn't been using our city to its fullest. Some of the highlights of this facility include a children's imagination garden (a maze, giant ants, go inside a pumpkin and a dragon's castle), the butterfly exhibit, a huge rose garden, a Japanese garden (with koi and a waterfall) and the buggarium (watch ants go marching above your head). COVID: currently there is a one-way stroll through the entire gardens and an online ticket must be booked ahead of time. You receive an arrival window and proceed through the gardens along the path. Anything remotely "indoors" is closed, including the children's castle which isn't really a building but I get it. Is it just me or is proceeding in the same direction through places something we should keep when all this goes away? read more

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This is the place to go to if you're wanting to avoid crowds & just enjoy the day outdoors with your family. Right now is the best time to go in my opinion. Everything is in bloom & the weather is not too hot or cold. I have not been to the botanical garden in about 10 years & it's so much nicer now! There is so much shade from the trees & a beautiful center lawn to relax on. I was surprised the bugarium was open. The naked mole rats are so adorable running & tumbling around. The Japanese garden was my absolute favorite. It felt so peaceful. I would love to come early one morning to come here & meditate. Make sure to make your reservation online. There were not many people when I went which was great. I felt very safe taking my kids. Everyone was wearing masks & kept their distance. I can't wait to grab a cup of dippin dots & walk around & enjoy all the beautiful sights again! read more

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Accessible. Affordable. Surprisingly large with various areas begging to be explored. We spent almost 2 hours here, and I still feel like things were left unexplored. The youngest (4 months), to the oldest (almost 73 years old), and everyone in between seemed to enjoy themselves. We especially enjoyed the children's area, the Spanish Moorish Garden, and the Japanese Garden. Hghly recommend. read more

Love this botanical garden. Great for photo shoots, nice open space for studying, reading and relaxing. I recommend planning to spend a few hours here. Their indoor exhibits were still closed and the butterfly exhibit closed an hour earlier than the rest of the garden. read more

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The Botanic Garden is pretty. Lots of plants specific to New Mexico. I really liked all the succulents/cactus I saw. The park is big and split into different exhibits. We didn't want to walk so much so focused our time in the garden portions and didn't go to the farm area. The Aquarium is one of the smallest I've ever been to. I would say only go to the Aquarium if you have time to spare. Admission is $14.50 going to both the Botanic Garden and Aquarium. read more

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Besides the really beautiful botanical gardens, the staff were friendly. They were renovating some small areas at the time but access to most of the garden was open. read more

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Beautiful botanic park - worth a visit, probably each time you visit Albuquerque especially if you're here at different times of the year since you will likely be seeing different flowers/plants bloom each time! Very relaxing to walk around, decent size. Would recommend planning it for at the very least 2 hours, maybe 3, depending on how fast you walk, how many times you want to sit and observe your surroundings, etc. A decent chunk of the park walkways are shaded thanks to the trees, too, which makes it more pleasant though still its probably better to visit earlier in the day or later in the afternoon when the sun isn't scorching hot. Unfortunately the Mediterranean and dessert buildings and butterfly exhibit are closed due to the pandemic - however there's still a ton to see. Overall an absolutely gorgeous and truly rich botanic park in terms of size and the number of different exhibits/plants it has. The one downside is not all plants are marked with a tag so you can't always find out what species each of them are. Though given the number of plants there don't think putting a tag on each would be possible anyway! read more

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What a beautiful place to walk around, congregate and spend time in nature! We visited ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden and it was a treasure. There's a lot to see, so put on those comfy shoes. We visited on a Sunday and spent about three hours walking around the botanical garden and grounds. The entire ABQ BioPark features many parks, including the zoo and aquarium. All of it has an entrance fee, including the botanical garden, yet is worth it. The botanical garden features a lot of diverse plants, and there's plenty of space for it. The garden seemed to wrap around the center pond, with lots of room for walking and sitting, and there's a cafe and restrooms nearby the pond. There were a few greenhouses for the sun plants, which was my favorite part. There were several different kinds of sun plants, including ones I've never seen before. It's especially cool to see plants that are native to the southwest region in the U.S., something I wouldn't find back home. I also liked the traditional Japanese garden here, which felt very serene and peaceful, as is the purpose. There is a lot to see here, and the park does a good job of splitting off the different regional plants and areas. There's even a heritage farm, with animals and produce growing in that garden area. Be sure to grab a map because it's easy to find yourself in a different section just steps away from the last one you were in. But the garden is super easy to get around, so you won't get lost and will find your way back. I will say that we visited on a super hot day and the mosquitoes were real. Wear your bug repellent spray because they were everywhere here! But this botanical garden is worth a visit in Albuquerque. read more

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Dubai. A park is one of Albuquerque's best visits. It's well-maintained and organized, and it's a truly pleasant walk among various structured gardens. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Adjacent to the bio park is a lovely sharks reef café that I highly recommend. In the winter time, the river of lights at the BioPark is considered one of the best light shows in America. I suggest that you visit the park and become a member. read more

The ABQ BioPark Botanical Gardens and Aquarium is a wonderland in the middle of the city! The heritage farm alone consists of 10 acres where food is grown and harvested. They even make their own wine, apple cider, and more! You can purchase the cider to take home after the harvest festival if any is left over. It's my husband's favorite! The Japanese Garden is easily my favorite place in the entire city! The waterfall is breathtaking and there are so many hidden trails to explore! The new rose garden is also a must. This is a great place to get your family pictures taken as well. Just get the permit pass for your photographer and you're free to get the best photos ever! read more

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Such an amazing spot! Beautifully landscaped, and so much to see and explore. A great spot for kiddos with lots to do! My toddlers favorite spot is looking at the trains. He could stay for hours! The castle is so fun too with a slide and lots of spots to adventure. Their membership is such an amazing price as well, and I love how safe and well maintained it is. Highly recommend, especially for taking kids to! read more

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Came here on a Monday morning around 9:30AM. Parking lot for Botanic Garden is different than the zoo parking lot which is where google maps routes to when I put in "ABQ BioPark". Botanic Garden isn't super big but has blooming tulips, saw some people working on the tulip beds. There's also an insect area and cacti / plant area indoors, pretty cool. I really enjoyed the Japanese Garden, which has a koi pond with koi in it and a small waterfall, really peaceful. There's a farm section as well in the botanic garden, as well as a mini raliroad, which I quite liked. Not too many people on a weekday, about $15. read more

Wonderful grounds great for kids and adults as well. So things were under construction. my grandson would had been over joyed if the miniature train was in operation he would have watched for hours, So that head heart breaking. We did enjoy all the trails. The butterfly and bug exhibits were a wonderful addition to this and not extra charge was a wonderful surprise as well read more

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This place was so cool!! Absolutely beautiful. Came here and walked around the gardens and aquarium. Staff are very friendly and kind. There were multiple people painting which was cool to see. I definitely would recommend and I'll be coming back! read more

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I LOVE THE BOTANICAL GARDEN! They maintain their flowers so good that they're always blooming read more

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