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🦁 Zoos & Aquariums for Kids in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

2 zoos, aquariums, and animal encounters rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

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ABQ BioPark Aquarium aquarium in Old Town, NM🐠 Aquarium
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ABQ BioPark Aquarium

★4.6(6,627)$$5 mi · Old Town

The ABQ BioPark Aquarium offers an underwater adventure through the Gulf of Mexico without leaving New Mexico! With hands-on touch pools where kids can feel sea creatures, a mesmerizing 285,000-gallon shark tank, and engaging educational programs led by knowledgeable staff, this aquarium provides the perfect blend of entertainment and learning that keeps children captivated from start to finish.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours
ABQ BioPark Zoo zoo in Albuquerque, NM🦁 Zoo
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ABQ BioPark Zoo

★4.5(13,464)$$6 mi away

ABQ BioPark Zoo offers an impressive collection of animals from around the world, including crowd-pleasing gorillas, elephants, and polar bears. With beautifully landscaped grounds and a charming narrow-gauge train ride, it's one of Albuquerque's top family destinations, earning rave reviews from thousands of visiting families.

🕑 3-4 hours

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