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Great Ape-ril Discovery Days

Great Ape-ril is a month long celebration of great apes at the ABQ BioPark Zoo.

When

Apr 05, 2025
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Where

ABQ BioPark Zoo
903 10st SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-768-8500

Description

Join us on select days in April for special Discovery Days! Visit our tabletop Discovery Stations to learn about each of the great ape species that live at the ABQ BioPark on select Saturdays and chat with zoo staff to learn about great apes and what you can do to help them. You can also pick up some Great Ape-ril merch, 100% of the proceeds go to great ape conservation!

You can also join our ABQ BioPark volunteers on Wednesday, April 16, where you can practice being a scientist for Gorilla Observation Day. Spend time with the troops while you learn how to observe and journal gorilla behavior!

See how our primate zoo babies are growing: Bulan the orangutan, and Gila & Mashika the gorillas!

  • Saturday April 5: Gorillas on the Ape Walk 
  • Saturday April 12: Chimpanzees in Africa
  • Wednesday April 16: Gorilla Observation Day
  • Saturday April 19: Orangutans & Siamangs in Asia

Great Ape-ril Animal Highlight Days and Gorilla Observation Day are included with regular admission.

Price

Included with regular admission
Great Ape-ril Discovery Days

Infant gorilla Gila plays while her mother relaxes at the Zoo

Contact

ABQ BioPark
505-768-8500
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