ABQ BioPark

Garden Music Fiesta!

Grab tickets for Darren Cordova y Calor on July 30 at 7 pm on the Festival Green Stage at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Expect accordion-forward cumbias, classic rancheras, and New Mexican style flair perfect for dancing.

Festivities start at 6 pm. Head to the link for the night’s Route 66 Centennial features, including a curated New Mexican menu, kids’ activities, and of course, cars!
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You and your family can step into the fascinating world of insects on Tuesday, June 16, at our Insect Safari Evening, where science, nature, and curiosity come together at the Botanic Garden! This educational event explores the incredible diversity of insects and their vital roles in ecosystems.

Try your hand at being an entomologist at our Discovery Stations and experience how they study arthropods by exploring a pit trap site, observing crepuscular pollinator gathering sites, searching for arachnids in the gardens, and more! Get more information and secure your tickets at https://bit.ly/4uifPUx, must be purchased online in advance.

Happy ! Founded in 2004, this international celebration aims to bring awareness to efforts for the almost 400 species in the order Psittaciformes, which includes all parrots, parakeets, macaws, cockatiels, and cockatoos. 45% of those species have been assessed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as either Vulnerable, Endangered, Critically Endangered, or even Extinct in the Wild. Along with habitat loss, they are in danger of poaching for their colorful feathers and the pet trade.

Many would-be pet owners are not prepared for the high level of care parrots require, or their long lifespans, and quickly find they are not able to provide a suitable home. The ABQ BioPark Zoo is home to 13 of these amazing, intelligent species. Tell us which of the below you've seen!

Macaw habitat
• Hyacinth macaw (Vulnerable)
• Scarlet macaw
• Green-winged macaw

Johnson Aviary
• Military macaw (Vulnerable)
• Sun conure (Endangered)

Birds of the Islands
• Sulfur-crested cockatoo
• Yellow-headed amazon (Endangered)
• Regent parrot

Ambassador Animal pop-up encounters
• White cockatoo (Endangered)
• Galah cockatoo
• Catalina/hybrid macaw

And lastly, you can get up close and personal with both coconut and rainbow lorikeets at the Lorikeet Experience, now open for the 2026 season! This experience is brought to you by our friends at the New Mexico BioPark Society and the $4 admission directly supports ABQ BioPark animal residents. Grab your cup of nectar and gain a new appreciation for these fascinating animals Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am to noon or 1 pm to 3 pm!