| Zoo Name: | ABQ Biopark Botanic Garden |
| Date Opened: | 5 December 1996 |
| Date Closed: | January 1st, Thanksgiving,December 25th. |
| Location: | Albuquerque Biological Park, Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Coordinates: | 35.0933°N -106.6813°W[1] |
| Members: | American Public Gardens Association |
| Exhibits: | Old World Walled Gardens, Mediterranean Conservatory,Desert Conservatory,Camino de Colores,Rio Grande Heritage Farm, Sasebo Japanese Garden, Butterfly Pavilion, Railroad Garden, Children's Fantasy Garden, Dragonfly Sanctuary Pond, Cottonwood Gallery, BUGarium[2] |
| Website: | http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/garden/ |
The ABQ Biopark Botanic Garden is a 36acres botanical garden located at 2601 Central Avenue NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico, beside the Rio Grande. The garden showcases plants of the Southwest and other arid climates, and includes a 10000ft2 conservatory. One wing of the glass conservatory houses plants native to the Mediterranean climates zones of Spain, Portugal, Turkey, South Africa, Australia, Chile and California.
A second wing features xeric plants from North American deserts. The garden also features various exhibitions showcasing plants of different local habitats in New Mexico, medicinal plants, a butterfly pavilion and other attractions. [3] The Garden's design was awarded as the 2019 Architecture + Community Award by the New Mexico Architectural Foundation. [4]