The ABQ BioPark Zoo is overjoyed to become the home of an Andean bear for the first time in our history! This species is native to the Andes Mountains in northern and western South America, and is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss. Andean bears are also called spectacled bear, South American bear, Andean short-faced bear or mountain bear; but you can call this one Ben! Read Ben's story and then come visit him in the renovated habitat near the Cat walk: https://bit.ly/

**CONTENT WARNING: LIVE BIRTH** Hip-Hippo Hooray! The ABQ BioPark is thrilled to announce an exciting birth at the Zoo. Experienced parents, hippos Karen and Moe, welcomed their fourth calf together just after 9 am this morning, October 14. 24-year-old Karen has been under expert prenatal care since her pregnancy was confirmed earlier this year. She went into labor this morning and was monitored by her care team through her quick and successful birth, captured below (Note: there is some blood pr

4.2K views · 374 reactions | Our Animal Welfare Team has deemed it safe for the birds to return to their outdoor habitats after living in their behind-the-scenes habitats for a few weeks to protect them against avian influenza. Welcome back! 礪 | ABQ BioPark | Facebook