Do you love to read? Are you passionate about botany, natural history, sustainability and similar topics? Then, you'll love the BRIT Reads Book Club! This informal group meets every other month to discuss a chosen book, in-person and virtually. We begin with a moderator summarizing the book and reviewing its key points. Then there is an opportunity for discussion--all are encouraged to share their perspectives and thoughts. You will leave with new information, new perspectives and new connections to others with shared interests. Don't have time to read the book? No worries! Join us to hear the review and jump in on the discussion! In April, join us to discuss Carl Safina's Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel, which brings forth powerful and illuminating insight into the unique personalities of animals through extraordinary stories of animal joy, grief, jealousy, anger, and love. Registration includes Garden admission for the day. Materials: Bring a copy of the book if you have it, your lunch and a friend! This event is indoors and will proceed as scheduled, rain or shine.

Celebrate Mom with the variety of Zoo mothers and their little wild ones. All moms will be celebrated during this special day whether they have toes, paws, hooves or claws. Enjoy music around every corner with the family as you learn more about how the animals raise their young at the Zoo. Grab a yummy snack from one of the stands around the facility or have a picnic in the grass. Parking is limited. Glass containers, weapons, alcohol, tents, canopies, and sports equipment are prohibited. Pets are not allowed at the ABQ BioPark. Smoking and vaping are not permitted on City Property.

Go behind the scenes on the Treetop Trail where you'll get up-close with some of Minnesota's smaller residents. The cast of critters may include a skunk, porcupine, snake, owl, hawk, and opossum. Learn how Zoo staff trains the animals and why the Land of 10,000 Lakes needs everyone to do their part. You may even get to help with feeding time, engage with enrichment, or see some training. Minimum age 4+ years old, participants under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Maximum 4 participants per group. Registration closes the Friday before each program date at noon.

Some animals dig, some fly, and some swim. Join this adventure in animal movements as we explore how animals move around the Arboretum. Multiple sections available: June 1-5 (9am-noon), July 6-10 (9am-noon), August 3-7 (9am-noon). Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026, and fully potty-trained.

Some animals dig, some fly, and some swim. Join this adventure in animal movements as we explore how animals move around the Arboretum. Multiple sections available: Section A: June 1-5 (9:00 a.m. to noon), Section B: July 6-10 (9:00 a.m. to noon), Section C: August 3-7 (9:00 a.m. to noon). For children in prekindergarten (must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026, and fully potty-trained).

Full Day Camp for 3rd and 4th graders. The animal world is full of brilliant and bold colors. Explore the world of animal sight and coloration through experiments, games, and STEM builds! Multiple sections from June 1-5 through August 10-14, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Animal-focused summer camp for young animal lovers. Activities include learning special skills through workshops (pet CPR, animal careers, pet home ec, behavioral training), animal care education, guest speakers, meeting adoptable pets, creative and educational activities, and team-building workshops. Multiple age groups and session dates available. Includes camp materials and t-shirt. Optional aftercare available 3-5 PM for additional fee. Sessions run 9 AM - 3 PM. Age groups: 7-9, 10-12, and special intensive 13-15 bootcamp.

How do tadpoles turn into frogs? How do turtles and fish grow up? Together we'll search for croaking frogs, basking turtles, and swimming fish while we take a closer look at our friends that live in ponds. Multiple sessions: Section A: June 8-12 9am-3pm, Section B: July 13-17 9am-3pm. For kindergarten children who must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026.

Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.

Modeled after undergraduate curriculum, this program gives students the opportunity to work with internationally recognized faculty on Eckerd College's prime waterfront campus on the Gulf of Mexico. Animal Studies is an interdisciplinary major that blends natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities to examine human-animal relationships while building research, communication, and critical thinking skills. Core topics include animal behavior and training, animal research and observation strategies, animal rescue and rehabilitation, animals in literature and field guides, animals in entertainment, and animal-assisted therapy/interventions. Students will attend classes led by Eckerd faculty, participate in wildlife research on campus, and visit local aquaria, zoos, or shelters.

Where do wild things hide at the Arboretum? Search for wildlife as you explore the woodlands. What type of wild thing will the woods inspire you to be? Multiple sessions: Section A: June 22-26 9am-3pm, Section B: July 27-31 9am-3pm. For kindergarten children who must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026.

Full Day Camp - Where do wild things hide at the Arboretum? Search for wildlife as you explore the woodlands. What type of wild thing will the woods inspire you to be?

Go behind the scenes on the Treetop Trail where you'll get up-close with some of Minnesota's smaller residents. The cast of critters may include a skunk, porcupine, snake, owl, hawk, and opossum. Learn how Zoo staff trains the animals and why the Land of 10,000 Lakes needs everyone to do their part. You may even get to help with feeding time, engage with enrichment, or see some training. Minimum age 4+ years old, participants under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Maximum 4 participants per group. Registration closes the Friday before each program date at noon.

A two-week intensive program for motivated young adults seeking to explore what it takes to succeed in the horse industry. Students work with horses daily, practice equine handling techniques, meet industry professionals, and complete a research project. Program includes hands-on practicums at the university's Hadley Farm Equine Center covering horse behavior, safety training, equine reproduction, stable management, nutrition basics, and farrier science. Each student adopts a horse for the duration of the program. Class time is Monday-Friday from 9 am - 4 pm. Students must bring laptop, notebook, pens/pencils, helmet, barn boots and gloves. ASTM/SEI approved helmet required when working with horses.

Single-day camps for children entering 1st-9th grade in fall 2026. Explore animal personalities and characters at the Zoo. Morning includes llama interaction at Llama Trek, afternoon features meeting other resident animal superstars. Full day sessions: 9:30am-3:30pm. Multiple dates available in July and August.

Campers will fly through the week learning about local birds & their habitats, migration and eating habits - all through engaging bird crafts, nest building, dramatic play, songs, and hands-on experiments. Practice spotting common birds, learn to recognize bird calls, explore feathers and nests, and create bird-inspired crafts. Includes gentle walks and outdoor observation time. Camp runs Mon-Fri, 8:45 am-3:00 pm for children ages 3 to 6.

Partnership between zoo and performing arts center. Ages 9-11, July 27-31, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Combines wildlife exploration with creative movement and performance. Monday-Wednesday at zoo, Thursday-Friday at performing arts center.

3-day hands-on laboratory course for Certified Canine Strength and Conditioning Coach Program. Provides hands-on experience with standardized canine posture assessment, exercise form, and program design with live dogs. Covers basic exercise physiology, dog training, gait training, strengthening exercises, balance and proprioceptive exercises. Students will demonstrate understanding of concepts from online coursework and participate in mock classes. 27 contact hours total. Registration starts at 8:30am, course runs 9:00am-6:00pm daily. Students may bring approved dogs or work with provided dogs. Course taught in English.

LEGO® ART AND SCIENCE exhibit featuring shapeshifting, super-strength, defying gravity, and regenerating limbs - the animal kingdom is teeming with real-life super powers. Combined with Sean Kenney's astounding ability to create striking and expressive works of art using simple LEGO® toys. The enormous, ambitious, and magical sculptures encourage visitors to view their world in new ways. Includes science, beautiful artwork, interactive displays and hands-on play areas. Runs through May 2, 2027.