Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–6 · $165/week
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Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo

West Park · $165/week

Camp BioPark offers themed day camps at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden, and Tingley Beach for children aged 5-12, focusing on nature a...

▌ Editor's read The Camp BioPark website loads successfully and details day camp programs for children aged 5-12, held at various BioPark locations including the Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden, and Tingley Beach. The camp is operated by the City of Albuquerque's Arts & Culture Department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership structure. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, it provides detailed information on camp themes, schedules, and registration. Google reviews for the 'ABQ BioPark' (which encompasses the camp's location) show a strong average rating of 4.7 stars from over 27,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the facilities and educational opportunities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no specific state licensing information for camps in New Mexico was readily available. Social media handles for the ABQ BioPark are @abqbiopark on Instagram and ABQBiopark on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–6

Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. outdoors/nature content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–6
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Address: 903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
  • Cost notes: 10% discount for New Mexico Biopark Society members.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo

What ages does Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo accept?
Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo is open to children ages 5–6. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo cost?
Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo publishes $165/week for the standard session. 10% discount for New Mexico Biopark Society members. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo's hours?
Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo runs 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo?
Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo provide lunch?
Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Albuquerque?
Camp BioPark - Discover the Zoo is one of 5 outdoors/nature camps in Albuquerque that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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