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ICYMI: We featured a caretaker's insider look at training Arya, the Malayan tiger, for a voluntary x-ray in the spring issue of BioScape. The next issue of our exclusive member magazine is coming soon! 🐅

Want to get your eye on more exclusive BioPark stories? Become a member today! bioparksociety.org/main/memberships/

Introducing our May Bonus Animal, the Canada goose!

Bonus Animals are animals that you don’t expect to see at the ABQ BioPark, but they show up anyway! They aren't official residents or in human care. They choose to visit or live here on their own, and spotting them makes every visit a little different.

Canada geese are found year-round here in Albuquerque. They feed on plants, seeds and berries. Females build nests near water, slightly higher than their surroundings. It takes less than two months after hatching for the goslings to grow adult feathers and learn to fly! 🐥

When you visit the ABQ BioPark, you're visiting these animals' home. Please remember to be respectful and never chase or harass the Bonus Animals!

Caterpillar update featured in the New York Times

The Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly is one of New Mexico’s rarest native species and a powerful reminder of why conservation work matters.

The New York Times recently shared the story of the last known Sacramento Mountains checkerspot caterpillar in human care at the ABQ BioPark. Sadly, the caterpillar did not wake from its winter dormancy this spring.

This is a heartbreaking outcome for everyone who has followed this caterpillar and cared for this fragile species. At the same time, its time in human care gave our team and partners a rare opportunity to learn more about a butterfly that very few people have ever studied so closely.

The Sacramento Mountains checkerspot has not been seen in the wild since 2022, but it may still exist. Field surveys will continue this summer, and we remain hopeful that additional individuals may be found.

We are grateful to everyone working to protect this butterfly and the unique mountain meadow habitat it calls home.

Read the full story: https://nyti.ms/3PEWtdo (link will expire in 30 days)

ABQ BioPark The New York Times

A sold-out success! 🥇

This year’s Run for the Zoo, sponsored by Waterstone Mortgage, hit full capacity and then some! Thanks to all the participants, sponsors and volunteers for bringing incredible enrgy on Race Day. Your support helps power the New Mexico BioPark Society’s mission of “making the exceptional possible at the ABQ BioPark” year after year.

Participants who placed in their races can pick up award medals now through Monday, June 1 at the New Mexico BioPark Society office (14th & Iron Ave). https://maps.app.goo.gl/mH345S5YbSqrjHqu7

Thanks for celebrating the Route 66 centennial with us. We’ll see you next year!

It's Race Week! 🙌

Are you or someone you know joining the race on Sunday? Follow the official Run for the Zoo page for all event info, and tune into their stories for updates throughout the weekend!

Stripe up and support your BioPark on Sunday, May 3, at Run for the Zoo!

Decorate your outfit with cheetah spots, flower petals, or water waves. If it represents the BioPark, it counts! We'll also have a "Stripe Up" station with colorful paint near the start line. Join the fun!

Not registered yet? We're close to selling out! Sign up now at runforthezoo.org!