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Rio Grande Zoological Park
903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
+1 505 764 6200
site: Rio Grande Zoological Park
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With everything from rare and exotic animals to comical and common species, the zoo offers award-winning natural habitat displays of white tigers, polar bears, big cats, great apes and just about everything else that came off Noah's Ark. Do not miss to feed the seals and sea lions. Shop for hats, toys, film and gifts in the gift shop, open daily. Snack bars are open and an extensive menu is offered at the Cottonwood Café. Catering services are also available for group or corporate events.

Credit Cards Accepted

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Directions

On 10th St South of Lead, West of Fourth Street

Hours

M-F 7a-8p

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