
Rio Grande Zoo
The Rio Grande Zoo, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, began its days as an amazing zoo in 1927. The zoo is now part of the Albuquerque Biological Park and is a safe haven for tons of interesting animals from all over the world. The park features 250 native and exotic creatures from around the world. Natural replicas of native environments have been built to accommodate these beautiful creatures. The lands are indicative of all seven continents. The African safari will give you spectacular views of white rhinoceros, chimpanzee, hippopotamus, Madagascar ground boa, African crested porcupine, lowland gorilla, dromedary camel, warthog, naked mole rat, and African lions. The Australia/Oceania continent contains; koalas, Matchies tree kangaroo, saltwater crocodile, and emu as well as many other animals from that area of the world. In Asia, you will thrill to the sounds and sights of Asian elephants, bactrian camel, snow leopard, and Bengal tigers.