Tingley Beach
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.
- Fish from dawn to dusk!
- Read the latest fishing report
- Central Pond
- Catch & Release Pond
- Children's Pond
Explore, Boat, Relax
Pack a picnic and enjoy the outdoors.
- Train station, grilling, and Cafe
- Boating at the Beach
- Hit the trails (dogs welcome)
- Watch the waterfowl
Upcoming Events
Visit the ABQ BioPark Calendar
Latest BioPark News
Celebrate Sea Turtle Awareness Day with Mimi the rescued sea turtle
ABQ BioPark and Thornburg Investment Management partner to bring virtual field trips to students
Second Asian elephant calf tests positive for virus
Asian elephant calf dies of elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus
ABQ BioPark Aquarium and Botanic Garden celebrate 25 years of exploring nature together
ABQ BioPark Releases Silvery Minnows into Rio Grande
ABQ BioPark continues to earn prestigious AZA accreditation
John, a Saltwater Crocodile, dies following complications from surgery.
Mayor Keller and ABQ BioPark Mark Completion of First Phase of Zoo's Asia Exhibit
Mexican Gray Wolf Program Continues With New Wolves Coming to the BioPark Soon
Great News for ABQ BioPark Ape Community
Join Us at the Zoo for Some New Animal Presentations
ABQ BioPark Ocelot Lucy Receives Sperm From Wild Male
Plant Vandals Destroy Endangered Agave Titanota Cluster at the Garden
ABQ BioPark Announces New Wildlife Partnership with Valles Caldera National Preserve
Siamang Rue Loses Fight Against Shigella
Johore the Siamang Dies from Shigella Complications
Statement from the ABQ BioPark Concerning Apes
The ABQ BioPark is deeply saddened by the passing of beloved gorilla Huerfanita
The ABQ BioPark is heartbroken at the unexpected death of siamang Brian
ABQ BioPark plays a leading role in freshwater fish conservation in the Caribbean and around the globe
ABQ BioPark Expecting a Baby Hippo
Keepers Discover 10 Slender-Snouted Crocodile Eggs on World Croc Day
