Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 9–11 · $285/week
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Camp BioPark - Zoo Adventures

West Park · $285/week

Camp BioPark offers themed day camps at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden, and Tingley Beach, focusing on nature, science, and animal enc...

▌ Editor's read The Camp BioPark website loads successfully and details day camp programs for children aged 4-12, held at various BioPark locations including the Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden, and Tingley Beach. The camp is operated by the City of Albuquerque BioPark, indicating a municipal parks ownership type. While the site mentions staff, it does not specify a staff-to-camper ratio or explicitly state that background checks are conducted. The Albuquerque BioPark has a strong Google rating of 4.7 stars based on over 20,000 reviews, with many reviewers praising the variety of exhibits and educational opportunities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles for the ABQ BioPark are @abqbiopark on Instagram and ABQBiopark on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–11

Camp BioPark - Zoo Adventures sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 9–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:45 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 - Zoo Adventures

What ages does Camp BioPark - Zoo Adventures accept?
Camp BioPark - Zoo Adventures is open to children ages 9–11. 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 - Zoo Adventures cost?
Camp BioPark - Zoo Adventures publishes $285/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 - Zoo Adventures's hours?
Camp BioPark - Zoo Adventures runs 9:00 AM - 3:45 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 - Zoo Adventures?
Camp BioPark - Zoo Adventures 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 - Zoo Adventures provide lunch?
Camp BioPark - Zoo Adventures 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 - Zoo Adventures compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Albuquerque?
Camp BioPark - Zoo Adventures 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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