The aquarium was very cool. Maybe a bit small but we had a duel pass for the botanical gardens and…read morethey blew us out of the water. The gardens are gigantic. So many different sections like Mediterranean, Japanese garden, farm house and animals, children's fantasy garden. Everything was so well cared for and we just kept finding new paths of ever more beautiful biodiversity. I'm really jealous compared to the aquarium and botanical garden we have at home. And even the Shark Reef Cafe was good! Everything made fresh to order. I'll be recommending to anyone traveling through the area.

Very clean inside and great gift shop. The large viewing tanks are nice…read more Since our last visit a year ago, several exhibits had closed. There is also no longer a petting tank which kids would LOVE. Super disappointed this is gone. Kids are our future, and we should be investing in their education above all else. The outside ponds were also full of trash and the fish barely had enough water to live in. Let's get it together Albuquerque.

We drove from downtown to the alpaca farm for about 30 minutes and wasn't expecting too much out of…read moreit. We were hoping that there would be some visitors at the farm already so we won't get pressured to buy something from the gift shop as we'd be the only ones there. When we got there, there were already some visitors in the alpaca pen and we had an amazing time. Highly recommended if you are an animal lover.

Visiting this alpaca farm was so much fun!! Last month, we came here just a day after we attended…read morethe Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. The owners of this alpaca farm are so genuinely nice and courteous! And they gave us a wonderful and insightful tour about the alpacas, and about how the alpaca wool is used to make socks, scarves, gloves, hats, other kinds of clothing, and handbags! The tour of the alpaca farm is free. And at the end of the tour, the owners take you to their gift shop, where you buy items made of alpaca wool. When we visited, there was one alpaca who was pregnant. We found out after our trip to New Mexico that the alpaca baby was born after we had visited the farm. I highly recommend visiting this farm if you happen to be in this area of New Mexico! It will be well worth it as part of your trip to the Southwest!

Definitely go here! This is a little nature park, had so many unique animals! My personal was the…read morebear (you definitely need to go and meet him!) I visited the park on my way back from a roadtrip and it was an amazing experience! The owner is also a very sweet guy, and has great jokes! So definitely come to the Wildlife West Nature Park!

The rescued native animals are well protected here, the volunteer staff love the animals as much as…read moretheir own. It shows. Great place for a wedding or reception. Fantastic atmosphere

This place is an anti-gallery and a cross between a museum, antique store, and souvenir/tchotchkes…read moreshop. I was focused on the local turquoise during my visit. There are also posted hours, of which I think the owners take as a suggestion. It's definitely worth the trip if they're open.

Owner was quite rude to my kids, who are super respectful, but do like to touch a shiny rock if…read morethey see it. They have yet to break or damage anything in a store in 10+ years. Believe me, I am not that parent who lets her kids behave like jerks in public. But apparently touching literally anything is a huge no no for kids here, as we were repeatedly warned. I wondered if he was just having an off day, but I saw other reviews on the internet stating the same. Just thought I would give other parents a heads up. The small zoo has some cute chickens, and you can see it for free. $4 for animal food or to see the little museum. We didn't want to spend our money here.

My granddaughters love this playground almost as much as seeing all the animals at the zoo. We had…read moreto do 2 detours here to get their wiggles out. The big slide is the best. Half the adventure is getting to the top by various activities. We will be back as we have an annual pass.

When we got there I asked the lady where it was and she said they got rid of it awhile ago. My poor…read morechild was crying cause now they want to go see the animals since the playground wasn't there. We only stopped by since it was free and along the way on our road trip.

Such a beautiful location, and the food and drinks were amazing. We had some of the best ceviche…read moreand an amazing quesadilla with chorizo, and eggs. We had an amazing tour by my brother who works there as the bread chef. The farmer is gorgeous and the flowers amazing. They have an awesome resort and beautiful grounds. Planning my next trip for next year already and going to stay.

I was in town from Denver visiting for my nephew's graduation. We had reservations for a Friday…read moreevening. When we walked onto the patio and took in those sweeping views of the Sandias, I was ready to love this place. Los Poblanos has all the ingredients of a truly special dining experience: a gorgeous setting, a thoughtful farm-to-table ethos, and a menu that promises something above the ordinary. Which is exactly why the evening's annoying missteps were so disappointing. Service was well intentioned but unpolished. Our waiter seemed overwhelmed and, at times, unfamiliar with the menu -- a problem when guests are asking genuine questions about the food and wine. We ordered bread which came before our drinks were served. Wine service was inconsistent. I ordered an Albariño by the glass - 6 oz. My sister ordered the Cabernet listed on the menu as a recommended pairing for her entrée, priced at $11. After we placed our drink orders, the waiter returned to inform her that the menu price was incorrect -- the wine was actually $18. She agreed to proceed. He then asked whether she wanted "a half glass or a full glass," which is an oddly imprecise question at a restaurant whose menu specifies pours in 3, 6, and 9 oz increments. She said half glass. What arrived was 3 oz of wine in a small serving carafe, which the waiter simply poured into her glass -- no bottle presented, no taste offered. My own Albariño, by contrast, was brought to the table in the bottle with a proper taste before pouring. The disparity in service between the two of us was striking. A simple, clear statement -- "3 oz of this wine is $18, not $11; would you still like it?" -- would have resolved everything cleanly. Instead, the vague "half or full glass" framing left my sister without the information she needed to make an informed choice. For what it's worth, the wine itself was extraordinarily tannic -- borderline undrinkable -- and I would have sent it back. My nephew ordered a top shelf whiskey. The waiter told him "we don't have that". My nephew said "it's on your menu" to which the waiter responded "oh, let me check on that". There seemed to be too many instances of the waiter running back to the bar to check on stuff. Anyway, it was available. The waiter apologized. We ordered the bread which was served before our drinks arrived. Food took about an hour which is fine - I don't have an issue with that but during that time we never saw the waiter again. I ordered the soup of the day - potato and leek which was delicious. Followed by the blackberry salad, which was my main course. Both arrived simultaneously, with the salad placed in front of me and the soup set to the side as an afterthought. At a restaurant at this price point, the expectation that soup precedes salad is not an eccentricity -- it is simply correct service. When I expressed my surprise, the servers seemed genuinely puzzled, which suggests this may be a training gap rather than an isolated incident. As for the salad itself -- it was pleasant, but pleasant is not enough here. The blackberry salad was the kind of thing you might enjoy at a well-run casual chain: competently assembled, inoffensive, and forgettable. At a farm-to-table restaurant with access to exceptional local ingredients, I expect the plate to reflect that -- more intentional presentation, more layered flavors, something that is more elevated than what was presented. This one didn't. The gap between the setting and what landed on the table was wider than it should have been. My sister and nephews ordered the filet mignon and rib eye. Both arrived pre-sliced -- a presentation trend that has made its way into fine dining, though one that divides opinion. My concern, beyond personal preference, is practical: sliced meat loses heat faster, and at roughly $80 per entrée, guests should receive their steak in the condition that best showcases it. The quality was good, not exceptional. Los Poblanos is a restaurant with genuine promise and a setting that few can match. The concept is right; the execution needs work. The issues I encountered -- inconsistent wine service, course sequencing, and a discombobulated waiter-- are not kitchen problems. They are fixable. I hope the restaurant takes that seriously, because the bones here are excellent and the experience should be too.

This privately owned little orchard is outstanding! We booked the location for an event & it was so…read moremuch fun! It's owned by a knowledgeable, elderly couple who devote their lives to growing different types of apples right here in Albuquerque! They also had chickens & horses on the grounds! It's a great idea for those both young & old! Plus, their prices are super reasonable! You do have to call ahead to schedule your visit, but it's so worth it!