Tingley Beach

Enjoy wildlife, fishing, picnics, and hiking just minutes from downtown Albuquerque near the Rio Grande.

Located adjacent to the Rio Grande Bosque, Tingley Beach consists of fishing ponds that are open to the public, free of charge. All anglers are required to have a New Mexico fishing license. You can purchase a fishing license here. New Mexico Game and Fish representatives and/or ABQ BioPark Security will be monitoring for license compliance.

Tingley Beach also offers wildlife watching, paths for running and walking, and model boating opportunities.

Please be respectful of other users, the environment and waterfowl by observing Tingley Beach rules and regulations.

Use of Tingley Beach is first-come, first-served. No reservations or timed-entry tickets are required.

Grilling is restricted during fire season and varies as fire risk changes.

Please note that the Train Station and the Cafe are currently CLOSED. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food and beverage items, especially water.

Fishing

The Central Pond and Children's Pond are restocked approximately every 3-4 weeks by the New Mexico Game and Fish Department.

Anglers ages 12+ need a valid NM fishing license. Admission to the ponds is free.

Explore, Boat, Relax

Birds swim at Tingley Beach during sunset. Photo courtesy of Alex MC Tran.

Pack a picnic and enjoy the outdoors.

Upcoming Events

Visit the ABQ BioPark Calendar

Latest BioPark News

New Siamang Baby at the ABQ BioPark Zoo

Brian and Johore welcome their fourth offspring.

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New Associate Director Rounds Out ABQ BioPark Leadership Team

Bob Lee brings more than 20 years of animal care experience.

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Job Opening: Guest Experience - Rangers

Full-time and part-time positions are available at Tingley Beach.

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Evening Tours Return at the ABQ BioPark

Attendees will learn about the fascinating nighttime behaviors of pollinators, night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals and more during evening tours at the Zoo and Botanic Garden.

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ABQ BioPark Announces Summer Hours

Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden now open seven days a week, special evening hours throughout June.

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Mayor Tim Keller and ABQ BioPark Break Ground on Asia Exhibit

Asia is the Zoo's first major expansion in decades and will feature expanded habitats for snow leopards, orangutans, Malayan tigers and more.

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Two New Chimpanzees at the Zoo

Females Zoe and Siri came from the Oklahoma City Zoo as part of a Species Survival Plan breeding recommendation.

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Mayor Tim Keller and Director Stephanie Stowell Give Update on Improvements at ABQ BioPark

GRT funds help with infrastructure upgrades, renovations and expanded exhibits; construction expedited during pandemic

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Research Initiative Brings Light to Fireflies in New Mexico and Beyond

ABQ BioPark Assessors Help Lay Important Groundwork for Firefly Conservation

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ABQ BioPark Says Goodbye to Penari the Malayan Tiger, Welcomes His Brother Bunga

Moves are part of the Species Survival Plan for this critically endangered tiger subspecies.

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ABQ BioPark Says Goodbye to Genade the Hartmann's mountain zebra

Genade had been at the BioPark since November 2016.

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Help Us Save the Lives of Thousands of Sea Turtles

Endangered turtles in Texas are at risk due to unprecedented freezing weather.

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Zoo Says Goodbye to Azeo the Snow Leopard

He was the oldest male in Association of Zoos and Aquariums facilities.

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In Boost to Conservation of Endangered Species, ABQ BioPark's Wolf Pack to Be Released Into the Wild

Kawi, Ryder & 7 pups temporarily in a facility in Mexico, will be introduced to the wild after learning to hunt, survive on their own.

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Water Filtration Systems to Get an Upgrade Thanks to Parks and Recreation Department

The ABQ BioPark received about $300,000 worth of pumps, sand filters and related equipment.

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Reptile Team Wins City Award for Safety

Award is given quarterly to to individuals or work sections.

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End of Year Thanks

Although 2020 came with challenges, the ABQ BioPark has a lot to celebrate.

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Stephanie Stowell Named as New ABQ BioPark Director

Stowell brings years of experience to the ABQ BioPark, where she's served as associate director since July 2019.

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Baby Macaroni Penguins on the Way!

ABQ BioPark expecting two chicks this December from mother Minnow and father Jamison. The couple previously had a chick together at Sea World.

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ABQ BioPark Celebrates 20 Years of Rio Grande Silvery Minnow Conservation

Staff from the BioPark’s Aquatic Conservation Facility released 34,000 minnows into the Rio Grande in Albuquerque on November 16, another release planned later this month

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Baby Klipspringer Born at the ABQ BioPark Zoo

Zeelie is Raisin and Pogo's third calf, weighs in at just under two pounds.

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New Texas Horned Lizards

The lizards are part of a captive breeding and wild release program at the ABQ BioPark.

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Special After-School Opportunities for Fall 2020 with Camp BioPark

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Celebrating Vultures at the Zoo

September 5 is Vulture Awareness Day.

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What's Animal Enrichment?

Learn more about the ways animal caretakers keep the ABQ BioPark's animals happy and healthy.

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Orangutan Update

Pixel is growing up, the entire group is learning new skills.

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ABQ BioPark Says Goodbye to Womona the Wombat

Womona was part of the Zoo family since 2010.

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Birds of the Islands

Learn More About the Zoo’s Newest Exhibit.

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Animal Updates at the Zoo

Learn about new babies, exhibits and departures since March.

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Renovations to Seating and Shade at Tingley Beach

Staff repaired tables and added shade structures to help visitors stay cool during the summer.

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