1. What is palm oil? Palm oil is the most widely used vegetable oil in the world.
2. Where does palm oil come from? Palm oil comes from the fruit of the African oil palm tree (elaeis guineensis)
3. What is palm oil found in? Palm oil is in half of all prepackaged products, from candy and chocolate to makeup and cleaning supplies.
4. Why is palm oil used in food? Palm oil helps preserve the flavor and texture of food for a long time.
5. Where is palm oil grown? About 85% of the world’s palm oil comes from tropical countries, mostly Indonesia and Malaysia.
6. Why is palm oil used so much? Palm oil requires three to five times less land than other vegetable oils, like soybean or sunflower oil. That means, when grown sustainably, palm oil can be better for the planet.
7. How is palm oil typically grown? Many palm oil plantations are made by clear-cutting tropical forests. This destroys habitats for orangutans, tigers and many other species!
8. Is all palm oil bad? No. Many companies work to protect orangutan habitat and support reforestation.
9. How can palm oil be grown sustainably? Some growers plant palm oil trees under the canopy of tropical forests. The trees are small enough to harvest fruit without cutting down the big rainforest trees.
10. How can I help? You can use the Palm Oil Scan app and choose products made with RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil.

Who can participate?
Every household is invited to recycle!

What batteries are accepted?
We’ll collect household batteries, including AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt and all button batteries.

When should I bring them?
Start saving your old batteries now, and bring them with you on event day.

Where do I drop them off?
Look for the collection site near the pond gazebo across from Penguin Chill.

Why is this important?
The average American family tosses out 8 to 12 batteries per person each year. If all 5,500 families at Boo at the Zoo threw theirs away, that could be almost 176,000 batteries headed for the landfill.

Recycling keeps those chemicals out of the ground, reduces fire risks and saves valuable minerals. Best of all, it helps protect the wild places where animals—especially those that are endangered—make their homes.

FREE Park & Ride Service
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Service from Civic Center Underground Parking Garage (328 Marquette Ave NW) to ABQ BioPark Zoo (corner of 10th & Stover)
Service no longer available at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden

Pick Up: Boo at the Zoo ticket holders may park at the Civic Center Underground Parking Garage starting at 8:45 a.m. Please use Marquette Ave. or Tijeras Ave. entrances. Collect your parking ticket to raise the entrance gate. A ticket space counter will let you know how many spots are available. After parking, use the stairs or the elevator to reach the street level.

Board the bus on Marquette Ave., between 4^th and 5^th Street, in front of the Frank L. Horan City Hall building. Our Boo Crew will be at the busload in/out to assist those who dare to enter!

Return Service: The last return bus leaves the Zoo at 5:30 p.m. Catch your bus at 10^th and Stover.

Please scan the QR code below to exit the garage at no cost.

If you leave the parking garage after 6:00, you are responsible for paying the hourly rate of your full parking time.

Beware: Ghouls and goblins can park on all levels of the garage, ye be warned, don’t park in reserved or noted parking spaces, and observe parking ordinances. Do not block driveways and watch for No Parking Zones. Parking violators will be tickets and/or towed at the owner’s expense. The vehicle owner assumes all risk and/or liability. Parking lot fees are subject to change.

Glass, pets, alcohol, piñatas, weapons of any kind (including costume props), sports equipment, beverage lids, straws, radios, portable speakers, gas or charcoal grills, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates or roller blades or Heelys.

We’re glad you asked! We’ll have staff, security, and APD looking out for folks who violate any of the guidelines set that day, but especially the following:

• No smoking or vaping at the Zoo or any other ABQ BioPark property.
• Do not throw anything into the habitats, including, but not limited to candy, coins, food, ice, drinks, toys, or garbage. These items can seriously injure or kill our animal residents.
• Do not climb rocks, trees, or other landscaping or artwork.

They do!  Please check out the full list of BioPark rules here: https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/about-the-biopark/biopark-faq#Rules

No. There are no refunds given for any reason. This applies to all tickets, whether purchased at the gate or in advance.

No, BioPark staff cannot hold any items for guests at the Admissions office. Please leave all unsecured or restricted items at home.

Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines will be refused entry into the event and/or removed from the event unless his or her costume can be modified immediately to meet the standards.  Refunds for tickets will not be given under any circumstance.

Costumes may not contain weapons of any kind. This includes toy swords, guns, knives, scythes, and all other prop or real weapons.

Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that could potentially strike another guest.