We visited here in August, during Covid. They had limited entry but the place was empty. We spent hours wondering around and learning about the different plants and some of the animals that live here. The beat part was that we had the place almost to ourselves. It was so nice and peaceful.I would recommend visiting the gardens and taking some time to relax and enjoy nature.

We visited during quarantine. They had some areas closed. You have to pay online before you go and reserve a time slot. Otherwise, it was a nice park. One of the few places open during quarantine. We were there about an hour and a half and saw really nice flowers.

I enjoyed the decreased capacity of the park! We got to walk around uncrowded and take our time looking at all the beautiful plants. Loved it!

It was a great way to spend time with my family. Great flower selection with several ponds with wildlife. Of course all the enclosed buildings that had activities were closed due to Covid-19 and you have to purchase your tickets in advance. There were several fountains that were not working along the trail but overall it was a good experience.

This place is pure magic. I am not even a plants person, but you dont have to be to enjoy the beauty in this place. I happened to be here during the annual bonsai show and it was so cool to see all of the different ways people curate their trees. Dont miss the Japanese garden or cactus house!! It sucks they put the horses near the garden though, not a pleasant smell.

The Covid-safe garden walk is wonderful. Kudos to the BioPark staff for figuring out how to get us outside enjoying the Botanic Garden in a safe way.

Great place if you love nature and seeing all kinds of different species of flowers. I went during the River of Lights which as an event that only occurs in December which I also highly recommend seeing. Attached multiple photos of the River of Lights event, check them out! Definitely better seeing in person. As for normal business here, theres plants of all varieties with lots of information about them. Also inside exhibits as well as outdoors and a gift shop and restaurant on site as well.

Beautiful spot in Alburquerque. We’ve been twice, once during the regular season and once during their Christmas light event. I highly recommend buying the early bird tickets for the light show, no crowds and so easy to take pictures and enjoy everything. Small aquarium but still wonderful to see all of the animals

We were invited by a family.Our first time here and we really enjoyed our time together and this place. So much to see. Definitely we will be back. Thank you all for taking such good care of this wonderful place. Great greeters too!

What a lovely place! We took advantage of the Tuesday free entrance .I guess for this reason the place was pretty busy with lot of kids. We did not mind it. An incredible variety of flowers and plants. The Bobby house and the story of his owner was fascinating. We really enjoy our visit and I think it is an great place for a wedding, event or for a engagement shoot.We will be back!

River of lights at the Bio Park was Amazing this year! The best they have ever done. I loved it so much! If this dose not get you in the Christmas mood, you maybe the Grinch. Worth every penny.

Have been here a number of times and always enjoyed it. Zoo lights was a lovely time. The park has plenty of food and drink options during the event and we had a lot of fun. Regular zoo hours are also enjoyable, with plenty to see and lots of activities for those looking for more than just looking at animals. The garden is beautiful and includes a few interactive exhibits that will delight both young and old. An all around great time!

This is such a beautiful layout. The trains are a sweet touch for the younger kiddos. The Bugarium is fascinating and the gardens are just lovely. A must see!

We always have an awesome time here no matter what time of year it is. The landscaping is beautiful and very well kept. The Aquarium is fun and my kids love it. I just wish the Aquarium was bigger, hopefully they can expand it sometime! We went to the River of Lights the first day it opened this year and had a blast. Soo beautiful!

Bought a BioPark pass. So checked out the Botanical Garden. It was more entertaining for my wife and daughter. Had a great time.

Enjoyed the beauty and tranquility of the ABQ BioPark & Botanic Gardens. Staff was extremely kind, helpful and informative. The value of membership is a huge plus!Unlimited access for two (2) members AND two (2) guests for a YEAR for less than $100.00! Wow!Dont forget your face mask (required during COVID-19 precautions).

The whole place is like a completely different world outside of Albuquerque. It is so beautiful.

A lovely little 2 hours walking in gardens. Kinda hot in late summer.

I was surprised at just how much I LOVED the botanical gardens! Was so nice to walk through, and so much of a variety to see! Wasn’t that hot either, as a lot of the areas had shade. Was absolutely beautiful, and definitely worth it!!

A lot of beautiful plants to look at. I love the ambience of this place. Perfect breather!

The gardens are beautiful.The Shark Reef Cafe is really really neat.

Not much has changed in the past 2 years. There was a Japanese flower arrangement exhibit last weekend in a building adjacent to the Japanese loop. The grounds are kept nicely trimmed. The newest bugarium is okay but there is already a bug exhibit in Santa Fe with more bugs. More unique items in the future would be great to make the cost of the garden worth it, especially for out of state residents.

Beautiful, and a fun place to take kids. Also love the River of Lights at Christmas!

Came here to work as a travel nurse, I love places like this. The walk was very nice, would definitely recommend it.

Visited right after rain had passed and it was exceptionally beautiful. Will definitely be coming back!

Go early to enjoy less crowds, great light & cooler temps.

The Albuquerque Botanic Garden is one of the most quiet, peaceful places in Albuquerque. With a Japanese Garden, farm, pond, Spanish Garden, and Childrens Garden it is always pleasant.

This is a must see botanical garden. Although our tour through was in early February we absolutely loved the zoned layout and the two green houses featuring Mediterranean and Desert settings.The Japanese garden area was lovely with an amazing waterfall and small lake setting.We spent three hours walking and relaxing. We will be back in March to view the changes as the season moves into late spring early summer Bring your as you will not be disappointed.We enjoyed a glass of St. Claire wine in the Shark Reef aquarium after our walk . Thanks to the City of Albuquerque and all staff and botanists at this unique garden.

This is a beautiful place to visit during Christmas. They have what is called Rivers of Light. River of Lights is New Mexicos largest all-original holiday light show with over 550 sculptures and millions of twinkling lights!. It is a very family friendly atmosphere. The weather is cool but enjoyable. You need to keep an eye on your children as it is night time and there are many exciting places kids may easily wander. Some are like mazes. Finding a parking during Christmas season may not be easy. Going early may be advisable.

The gardens are beautiful this time of year. The trains are not running. If you go to the shark reef cafe you can see the sharks and fish. Last time I went the wanted my to make a purchase if we wanted to sit in the cafe or patio. There was a sign saying a purchase was required and it was for the safety of the customers. I do not see how paying for a overpriced drink keeps me safe.

ABQ Biopark is great in general. The botanic garden is very nice. This last time I came was for the River of Lights, but I gave been here in the summer.The areas are all very well curated and labeled. The plants are very pretty.River of lights is well worth it. This year I spent a few bucks extra for the early entry. That was awesome, because it wasnt as busy as it can new.When I came in the summer, I came with a bunch of friends from Maui. They enjoyed seeing the garden and NM plants and the aquarium.

Wheelchair accessible. The garden walk trails are a great activity for seniors and kids alike! The flowers are quite dazzling. A great way to learn about nature while being immersed within it

Family had a great time. Nice place and something to do to get fresh air during these times.

Just a great overall experience. Park is very clean and well maintained. Prices to enter are very reasonable and they do offer military discounts. Would be a good place to visit if from out of town. Many things to do in the park. The Aquatic Center is well laid out its a bit small but worth the price

Fantastic place to take any out of town visitors you may have.I have to admit that I have not visited since this whole Covid-19 thing began. I dont even know if its reopened, very sorry to everyone.

Beautiful! Lots of great plants to look at a peaceful way to spend a morning walk.

We were there during Christmas season, they had a spectacular lights show. It was worth spending time there with my wife and kids.

Great place to visit. Lots of flowers and walking paths. Very diverse. Several water features wirh fish, koi, turtles. Definitely a good visit.

Beautiful gardens. We went during the weekend evening hours, and had a nice walk. Theyre very responsible during the pandemic - limited facilities opening, online ticketing, limited number of visitors in the same time period, all staff wear masks.

Loved the gardens, particularly the desert roses. Easy going staff. The Spanish area near the front was really nice too, we almost missed it! Also points for the adorable lil train village.

Very lovely place....take a hat.. Sunscreen...and water...alot of beautiful scenery

Had the best impromptu visit to Albuquerque Botanical Garden and Aquarium. The gardens were lush and it was perfect day for walking. Spent 2 1/2 hours just taking in the beautiful gardens. The Aquarium was also fun. The Sea Otters were out and lounging. Week day is good time to visit because there are fewer humans.

Absolutely gorgeous, even during the COVID epidemic the staff have obviously taken care of the gardens.

This is a really nice park and a good place to spend a couple of hours if you want to get outside and go for a relaxing walk through nature without leaving city limits. The River of Lights festival starts around Christmas time and is awesome, but whatever you do, dont go on opening night because the place is so packed you cant even enjoy it.

Beautiful gardens, did feel a little lost but was able to find our way around. Loved the big grass area to have a picnic. It was hot, but felt like I could have appreciated a lot more on a cooler day. Plan on going back when the weather cools down

We all loved it. From my 2 yr old grandson to his grandfather. Because of Covid, the trains werent running and some of the paths were closed. Were all really glad we went. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!

We went to the River of Lights and it was fantastic. Even though we felt there are tons of people there, it was still amazing and the people all did really well and were polite and we had an amazing time. One of the things you need to experience if you live in Albuquerque.

Oasis in the city. Invaluable, go get your BioPark Membership!

Best botanical gardens I’ve been to in years. Very well organized. Beautiful flowers and excellent gardens to walk around and even to have a nice picnic.Educational and perfect for all ages! Lots of detail to the children’s miniature train stations! So many trains and interactive so little ones can participate in the stopping and going of trains. Bug museum was AMAZING! Butterfly garden didn’t have butterflies but only due to the hatching process going on.

Beautiful and great for parents and kids. My little ones loved the new breathtaking butterfly exhibit and of course the bugs! I love breathing in the fresh air and being cool in the shade.Also- we almost always go to the Bugemporium and miss out of everything on the southwest side! Go see the Japanese Garden and the 10 acre farm!! The kids will love it and so will you.

Super pretty and well-kept, managed to lose my phone and the staff was super nice about returning it

It was really hot, but a wonderful place to visit. I especially liked the butterfly garden

What a site. There is a reason why this is voted one of the best in the country. An Albuquerque must see.

Such a cool place to visit! I never thought a garden would be so fun. They have a lot to see and do, I only visited the botanical garden, but the aquarium, the lake and zoo are right next door. That was more than enough. I ended up walking almost 5 miles throughout the park whick holds 6 or so themed gardens. My favorite was the japanese garden with its huge koi pond and interesting architectural details, but theres also a farm with a few animals and a cool giant garden where you get A Bugs Life experience. The whole place is wheelchair accessible (was $10 to rent there!) just be ready for a bit of a workout if youre doing the pushing. It can get a bit hilly in parts. I chauffeured my little grandma who is a major plant lady and she extremely enjoyed it. It was super educational, fun and visually stunning as an adult, but kids will love running around too and checking out the bug and butterfly exhibits. My advice is to wear sunblock, you could be there for hours (I wanted to see everything so I was there about 2.5 hours) and if you have allergies take an allergy pill before. It was practically raining pollen when I went in early May. If you are in Albuquerque its a must-see!

I gave a 1 wish it could have been 0 Called to get info on 311 alb hotline told me hrs 9 to 5 on sat. Said nothing about had to register on line. We drove from tn to visit this zoo and came from santa fe this morning for visit. All slots for today were sold out. How this was a waste of time. Money. And total lack of consideration to us for a nice vacation. Communication from the 311 center lacks.

The garden was beautiful! Definitely more fun with kids but also fun by yourself. They have a mini train garden, a garden for children, and a bugarium. It was great fun!!

This is a nice place to go and see unique gardens. The Japanese one was our favorite with the gorgeous waterfall and flowering trees. The childrens garden was also fun, even for full grown kids. The train garden was captivating and we could have spent more time watching it.

The Japanese garden was my favorite.. if u have not gone here to the Botanic Garden you must see the Japanese Garden it was great experience just to see how it looks..

The botanic gardens are so amazing that I purchased a membership the moment I officially moved to the area. LOVE THIS PLACE!!

Such a place of solitude on a cold Sunday afternoon in January. Every turn provides something beautiful to marvel at!

I liked the long walk, however, I need to go back when more plants are blooming so I can get to see this Botanical Garden at its full potential. I thought the indoor exhibits were beautiful, just a little small.

So pretty and they are qorking really had to make it a better experience every time you go.

Oh, such a treat for the eyes! I was there in the early part of October, so most of everything else around was dying back. But for what was getting water and care was a delight to see!A section of the garden is the butterfly garden that is enclosed in screen. Beautiful blooming flowers with many different butterflies flying around seeking nectar! They are used to people being around, so they have no fear of you!

Loved walking through the park with my family. Hope next year the rest of the park will be be open.

This is a fun place to go to. They have a lot of different zones of environments that you can go and check out. My favorite the bug exhibit. They have a bunch of different bugs and some other cool creatures there. The next is the kids area. Its built like a castle and has a bunch of fun things to adventure and run around on. The last thing I suggest seeing is the big glass enclosure that has different environments (desert, Mediterranean). There is a train that connects the botanical/aquarium and the zoo, which would make for a fun day. They have lots of cool events but the big one is during the Christmas season is the River of Lights. Lots of cool light figurines (see pic). Its a great event to go see!

Great place to go walk around before it gets to hot. Having the botanical garden, aquarium, and bugarium all in the same location was nice. Great spot to bring family. Before I forget there are venders in the garden with liquor licenses, which was vary convenient when it got hot.

Ive been to the Biopark a hundred times since moving to Albuquerque, but never had I been to the river of lights. I felt like a kid again. Smile from ear to ear from the second I walking though the entrance. I had a great time with the family. Only complaint I would have is that it felt really over crowded. Hard to stop and look at anything with 15 people behind you complaining to get by. Besides that it has to be one of the coolest things to do this time of year.

Recently visited while out in Albuquerque. Great zoo and aquarium, easily walkable, and incredibly friendly staff. Well worth the visit. New penguin exhibit was very nice as well.

The gardens for the children to roam among is a great place for young imaginations and everyone young at heart. My son had a great time here roaming among all the awesome sights and sounds (the bee buzzing near the seed starter) and loved playing in the large sand pit near the dragon by the entrance. This is a great place for families, friends & individuals alike.

River of Lights Review only.Parking was easy to find. Tickets were very inexpensive. Lots of attention to detail and effort put into this. Tons of things to do for the whole family. Just make sure to bundle up!

The Botanic Gardens of Albuquerque, part of the overall BioPark (Zoo, Aquarium, Gardens), is fantastic. They have plants galore, and any season is a fascinating one to visit. From roses, to a healing garden, to a Japanese garden, to desert, to a BugArium, to a butterfly enclosure, model trains, ponds, a fabulous kid fantasy garden that shrinks your down to the size of an ant, a fully working farm, and more, this is one of my favorite places to visit. You just cant go wrong coming to the Botanic Gardens!

Beautiful! First time visiting and there are so many things to see and encounter. I love how you can have picnics out here! If I knew that sooner I probably would have too. :)

They did an awesome job with the River of Lights displays. Well worth the cold...

They have opened a one way garden walk. You can walk all the way to the heritage farm. You have to reserve a time in advance. Its really beautiful.

Love the gardens. Nice to follow the one way route so you dont miss anything!

A fantastic place to see nature from around the world and seeing the holiday/winter lights is never a bad decision.

We always enjoy coming here, we all had a wonderful . On this trip I was a chaperone, all the kids had lots of questions I was able to answer and help them learn, it was fun. Bring a lunch sit in the grassy area and enjoy the big fields, the peacefulness. Would be better if there was a little more seating the ground was wet so if you want to come bring something to sit on I suggest a large trash bag and then use the bag to put your trash in and can throw it away help keep this beautiful place clean.

What a goldmine!! Found this beautiful spot with Google Map recommendations. If you are in Albuquerque make the Botanical Garden your number one on your list to visit. The adobe cathedral and old town structures can wait. The balloon festival is in October.The Botanical Garden also have a very nice terrarium and a new aquarium. Its worth the price of admission to just see the botanic gardens. The aquarium is cherry on top of this treat!

Really pretty place to walk around and take in the sights. A truly relaxing and pleasant way to spend an afternoon.

We love visiting the Botanic Garden anytime of the year, but it is especially peaceful, though maybe not as brilliantly colored, in the winter. A walk through the bare-branched Japanese garden to gaze at the koi and waterfall is restorative to the soul. We stroll through the Mediterranean conservatory or the desert biome building to warm up a bit and enjoy the brightly colored plants within. The Giants Garden is inspiring to the imagination and the Train Garden is fun, too (though the trains only run Wednesday to Sunday). An excellent outing for a family or for a date!

A beautiful little botanical garden with a variety of plants. It is not the biggest botanical garden, but you can easily spend a day wandering around and looking at the plants. They also have a wisteria covered area that is known as one of the best places to get married in all of Albuquerque.Of particular note is the Curandera Garden, which hosts a variety of native New Mexican plants that have been used for medicinal uses throughout the years.The Childrens Fantasy Garden, which sees you embarking on a journey where you are shrunken down to around an inch high, and you can explore a garden filled with massive statues, explore a giant pumpkin, take selfies with ants the size of a dog, and see other larger than life sculptures.The Japanese Garden is also a standout area, which has a beautiful large pond with tons of koi fish in it, running streams with bridges, a zen garden and beautiful cherry blossoms every spring.

Very serene and peaceful, a zen place. Not all that much to see tbh, maybe due to covid most things were closrd, but still worth the ticket price to walk around for an hour in a half

Wasnt able to get in due to covid only open for new mexico residents and have to book your tickets online before arriving

This is an amazing place to go during summer time to enjoy the beautiful flowers and all different plants.. But in winter time you can enjoy the famous River of Lights. Is just to fun to take the family for a nice walk!

Best Of Mother Nature and Art Combined I Have Ever Experienced

Amazing walk! I have been a resident of NM all my life but this is definitely a must if you come to Albuquerque!!

We had a great time learning about sea turtles. My son loved the touch pool the best! Cannot wait to see the gardens in bloom.

Went here for the River of Lights and was blown away! Definitely worth the trip. Very fun and magical. I recommend going later and during the week to avoid crowds. It makes me want to see the park when it is in bloom. Loved it.

I come here and leave feeling so peaceful and am totally inspired to make my years a garden. It is so beautiful with a truly amazing array of trees, flowers, shrubs, and there are many animals that live here as well. It is remarkable almost all year with springtime being my favorite.My daughter enjoyed their weeklong summer camp last summer as well. A real treasure!

Had So o much fun. Took my son and his family to the Aquarium and biopark. My 2yr old grandson loved the fish as we enjoyed walking through the beautiful botanical gardens

What a treasure! Expect to spend hours exploring the gardens, butterfly house, and Bugarium. Although we purchased the combo ticket that included entry to the zoo, we ended up spending our time in the aquarium, which wont take a lot of time, and the gardens, which will. The Bugarium gets very crowded, so if recommend checking it out early in the day. Take your time and enjoy!

Such a beautiful gem and the butterfly garden is awesome! You have to go into the bug exhibit too. So creepy and cool! We loved it!

This is so beautiful, lots of flowers during the spring. Its a huge place with lots of things to see such as a bug farm,, Japanese garden, tropical flowers and much more. I had fun while there, and u can stay there for 3 hours, because there is so much to see.

Very beautiful walk! I highly recommend checking it out one day!

Perfect time to go.....trees are starting to turn and its not that crowded

This is a great place to take the family, go on dates and take some amazing pictures. Albuquerque has out done itself with the gardens and the bio parks, much better then you would expect from a small city.

This is a great place. The aquarium is small but Im thankful that we have one here in Alb. The landscaping is beautiful and there are plenty of spaces to settle in and make it a day visit. I do wish there were more learning activities and opportunities within the gardens that gave helpful info on edible or medicinal plants that we have in our area.The annual special River of Lights is always a must-see, even if you cant enjoy the views of the aquarium at the same time.

My favorite is the Japanese garden with waterfall behind it but a beautiful place to go and hang out very relaxing

An army of gardeners must take care of this place because its fantastic. Tons of shade make walking outdoors enjoyable on all but the hottest days in Albuquerque. People are friendly and dont be surprised if you end up having a conversation with a stranger. Do yourself a favor and get a season pass. Theres all variety of plant life to see, touch and smell. Plenty of parking even for large vehicles like 4 door pickups with huge tires and bling wheels that scream midlife crisis

Visiting here from El Paso for the first time and its awesome! The botanical garden is huge with a lot to see and explore. The aquarium was surprisingly fun and very decent sized with quite the variety of fish species. The train ride was awesome as well! Definitely recommend visiting these places if youre in town. Great job Albuquerque!