Spring Break at the Albuquerque BioPark

Spring Break Camps for children ages 9 - 11 give your child an experience to remember! Get up close and personal with the BioPark’s animals and plants, play games, hear stories and more. Descriptions of each class are below.

Classes are $15 per child or $50 for all four camps. Register by calling (505) 848-7180. Classes will take place rain or shine, so make sure your child is dressed appropriately, brings a sack lunch and water bottle and arrives by 9:45 am.

Spring Wildlife Safari at the Rio Grande Zoo. Tuesday, March 16, 10:00am-3:30 pm Go on a safari without leaving Albuquerque! Join us for tours, games, activities in a fun-filled day where you will learn about wildlife and endangered species in New Mexico and around the world. Watch sea lions dive, listen to elephants rumble and search for camouflaged critters. You’ll be personally introduced to education animals, receive a Zoo Safari journal and create animal art. Girl Scouts can earn their Wildlife badge with this program.
Spring Water Journey at the Aquarium. Wednesday,
March 17, 10:00am-3:30pm
Dive on in for this action-packed adventure as you follow the course of the Rio Grande from Colorado to the sea. You’ll search for mysterious creatures and then tour the aquarium to learn about amazing ocean animals. You’ll get up close and personal with tidepool creatures and find out what stingrays eat for lunch. Girl Scouts can earn their Water Wonders badge with this program.

Spring Green Connection at the Garden, Thursday, March 18, 10:00am-3:30pm Uncover the fascinating world of plants from tiny seeds to towering trees. Find out how plants support the web of life on earth and learn about their wondrous uses. See how gardeners make living sculptures, visit the animals at Heritage Farm and discover how “bugs” can be heroes or villains of a garden. You’ll create your own nature mosaic and plant a seed to take home and grow. Girl Scouts can earn their Plant and Animals badge with this program.

Spring Outdoor Adventure at Tingley Beach, Friday, March 19, 10:00am-3:30pm What do cottonwoods, catfish and coyotes have in common? They are all part of the amazing world in and around the Rio Grande. You’ll take a trek through the bosque to experience nature at the heart of the city. Gather clues about the forest, discover ways that plants and animals survive in the bosque, play nature games and learn what you can do to help keep the bosque healthy and beautiful. Girl Scouts can earn their Earth Connections badge with this program.