ABQ BioPark

Get tickets and grab your gear — the first Zoo Music night is finally here!

BioPark Concerts are back with a revamped Zoo Music series packed with more music, more learning, and more fun for the entire family.

Tonight only, Friday, June 5, catch fast‑rising Georgia artist Eddie 9V live on the Bandshell Stage at 7 pm. Their band brings gritty Southern blues and soul to the night.

The featured habitat, Asia, will be roaring with more than just the animals that call it home. Find live local music starting at 6 pm, keeper chats, the Asian Chicken Crisp Salad as the specialty dish, and a fun explorer activity for kids.

Find tickets and more information at the link. See you tonight!
https://tinyurl.com/4p2aymsy

Eddie 9V

Grab your tickets for a New Mexico night packed with music, flavor, and fun.

Garden Music on June 11 at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden kicks off at 6 pm with music from local artists, free face painting, and discovery stations that give you a peek into the bosque and its wild neighbors.

At 7 pm, the Festival Green Stage lights up with Nosotros, a 10‑piece Latin band blending rock, salsa, jazz, and cumbia!

Try the featured dish of the night, carne adovada with beans, Spanish rice, calabacitas, and your choice of red or green chile.

Feeling fancy? Upgrade you ticket to the Lebanon and Beyond Lounge—an adults‑only garden that includes one specialty sangria or mocktail featuring grilled pineapple, strawberries, and lemonade.

Tickets and more information are available at the link: https://tinyurl.com/3dnuf74c

Nosotros

ABQ BioPark Albuquerque's Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden, and Tingley Beach. A division of the City of Albuquerque

We have two hopdates to share about the western gray kangaroo mob!

🦘The adorable joey we introduced in late April has been confirmed to be another little girl! The animal care team has named her Kalina, an old aboriginal name meaning "love" or "affection". Kalina continues to thrive and explore her independence, now spending most of her time out of Sheila's pouch with other members of the mixed-species habitat! She already trusts her care team, accepting browse from them by hand.

🦘We're also excited to introduce Sonny, a male western gray kangaroo over a year old, who moved to Albuquerque from another AZA institution! Sonny is a confident young buck; he integrated into the group quickly and smoothly and spends a lot of time with little Kalina and the older Chloe (almost 3 years old).

Make sure to say "hello" to Kalina, Sonny, and the rest of the group on your next visit!

What's Blooming? Wednesdays

Meet the Tecoma: The bright blooms of Tecoma stans and the other six species of the small genus Tecoma, accentuate parts of the Americas during the summer. T. stans can be found in the southern United States, including New Mexico, through Central America, the Antilles, and down the Andes mountain range to northern Argentina. Tecoma species are sometimes called trumpetflowers or trumpetbush, and T. stans is also known as yellow bells due to their natural yellow color. Cultivars like the pictured ‘Pomegranate’, can come in shades of reds and oranges, too! It has been introduced in other parts of the world and in old Pakistani medicine, a paste made from the leaves was found to be a potent topical treatment for cobra bites, binding with the enzymes and inhibiting the venom. Tecoma is a ruderal species, which means they will be one of the first to colonize lands disturbed by fire or even human activities as they are resilient enough to flourish in rocky or sandy soil. As always, New Mexico natives make for water-wise additions to your own landscaping. Visit the Garden's page to read more about how to grow your own! https://bit.ly/3MFbGpe
Pictured: inside the Children's Fantasy Garden

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!
https://tinyurl.com/3dnuf74c

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.

TECHnically, we need YOU! The ABQ BioPark’s Education team is seeking a tech-savvy team member to serve as a Guest Experience Administrator at the ABQ BioPark. This role will assist the Education and Marketing departments.

The successful candidate will enjoy providing internal BioPark staff and our guests great customer service. They will help projects run smoothly and be comfortable solving audio/visual and light technical challenges. This position reports to the Education Curator, while also supporting the Marketing and Graphics department.

This position is employed through a staffing agency, not the City of Albuquerque, and is located at the ABQ BioPark. This full-time position is limited to a two year term, with an option to renew.

The Guest Experience Administrator duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Providing customer service for education events. This includes helping customers register for classes and events, as well as answering questions about educational programs
• Supporting educational programing and event registration. This may include setting up and maintaining the backend systems via a web-based interface like HoldMyTicket, ASAP, or Tessitura to create event, ticketing, and registration pages
• Troubleshooting guest and staff-facing digital signage screens, A/V, and other PC or tablet based platforms
• Ordering equipment and supporting supplies for the office and our events
• Maintaining financial, volunteer management, and supply records.
• Manage classroom and education areas, including calendar, A/V equipment, and room set up
• Attend meetings, take and prepare minutes
• Maintain inventories and obtain cost estimates
• Prepare purchase orders, track budgets, and ensure policy compliance
• Organize special events and recognitions for volunteers and school partners
• Assist with maintaining the BioPark’s photo archive; including tagging photos for accurate retrieval
• Help deploy/pick up graphics and marketing projects around BioPark facilities

A Successful Guest Experience Administrator will have:
• Excellent customer service skills; including in-person, telephone, and via email
• Strong technical proficiency in web-based interfaces, audio/video, and PC or tablet based platforms
• Strong organizational skills
• Interest in nature and conservation
• Ability to perform complex administrative, secretarial, and clerical duties
• Organization and flexibility to handle and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic office skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Friendly and open personality and enjoy working with a diverse cross section of individuals from a variety of departments at all levels of government and job positions

Qualifications
Applicants must be 18 years or older. Minimum high school diploma, college degree preferred.
Must be physically able to lift or move up to 30 pounds (chairs, folding tables, stanchions, computer, and photo/video equipment).
Candidates must pass a security background check to be hired.

Work schedule:
Full time, 40 hours per week. Most work will generally be between Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Occasional short periods of weekend, holiday, and evening work may be required.

Pay rate:
$19.75 per hour. This position is employed through a staffing agency, not the City of Albuquerque.

To apply:
Please prepare a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references.
Email this information to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for Associate Project Coordinator - Education". Applications must be received by June 13, 2026. Full listing: https://bit.ly/3TlTYLW

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!

Get ready to roam and groove!

Garden Music on June 11 features New Mexican Urban Wildlife, where you can explore Albuquerque’s bosque and learn about porcupines, coyotes, and beavers through hands‑on discovery stations.

At 7 pm, Nosotros takes the Festival Green Stage at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, blending Latin rhythms with rock, salsa, jazz, and cumbia.

Upgrade your ticket to the Lebanon and Beyond Lounge for an adult‑only space that includes a specialty cocktail.

The event begins at 6 pm. Follow the link for tickets and to see what else is blooming for the night. https://tinyurl.com/3dnuf74c