Definitely worth the time to figure out where to park, etc. It was hard to find where it was, but I kept asking people and finally found it. You enter in the botanical gardens ask people and they will direct you to the bulgarium. I purchased my ticket and the ticket actually gets you in the aquarium and botanical gardens as well as the bulgarium. It was a great deal and a fun time.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$11–15

This was cool to check out! The kids freaked out a bit because we don't like bugs in our house, lol. They were having a demonstration while we were there, but there were too many people standing in the way for the lids to get up to the front. I think if your kids love bugs, they will definitely enjoy this!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$11–15

Small but interesting bugs & the butterfly area outside has a box where you can see all the stages from caterpillar to butterfly. The model trains area is a favorite for my kiddo & the botanical gardens are beautiful. The kids fantasy garden area needs upkeep but still fun to wall through.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Overly packed just like the aquarium next door. I dont know why they ask to buy a tine slot online if the places are going to be that packed. There were lines just to get to see the displays. It is very cute and has a good selection of animals.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
30–60 min
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$11–15

This is a small attraction inside the Albuquerque bio park. They have a healthy collection of interesting bugs and my 4 year old daughter always want to do a walk though. We only spend about 15 to 20 minutes in here, but last time we went a little longer because a worker was letting kids hold and pet giant cockroaches and our daughter wanted to participate.

If bugs, spiders and creepy-crawlies freak you out, then stay away! Otherwise, the Bugarium is a neat place to visit at the Botanical Gardens. There are wood-cutter ants, spiders the size of your hands, and lots of other insects and bugs to see. A cool exhibit to watch is the naked mole rat colony near the exit. Not for the squeamish!

I love this place. It's a little hidden gem at the aquarium/botanic gardens. My favorite parts are the ants crawling over head and the dark night area. If you do not like bugs or big roaches this is a place to safely see them and learn.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

My daughter and I loved this piece of the biopark. A butterfly landed on our 5y/o's hand and flew off, creating quite a magical moment for her. There was also a expert there who was showing off a ladybug larvae. Super cool.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Friendly, knowledgeable staff and a nicely structured exhibit area added to the pleasure of encountering a number of unusual specimens. In addition to tarantulas and brightly-colored beetles, the large leaf eaters and walking sticks were a real attraction for us. The giant centipede certainly got our attention!

Wonderful time spent here and had a lot of fun and enjoyed all the insects and other critters that were there.This is next to the aquarium and you can access it free when you show your ticket stubs.Well worth a visit and tge value is awesome.Spring will be worth going back to check out yhe butterfly exhibit.

Interesting place. Better than when it was located in the zoo. Still bent from paying $12 for two waters. A place to take your kids? Only if you plan to drop a C note. Thanks Mayor Keller.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

There is so much here to do for old, young and in between. It is a really good deal, we could have stayed all day. Walk across the street for even more dining options.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$11–15

Such a fun and educational trip for our kids. Beautiful day to visit as well. Parking is ample and the crowds weren't large.
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$6–10

So many bugs, found out a lot from the volunteers and the workers. So much fun. Really enjoyed the knowledge I picked up.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Nice and very interesting, but a bit small. Thé rest of the park is pleasant, and the outdoor train l'atout really cool
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$11–15

Really great staff, so good with everyone. Being able to handle some creepy crawlies to get over fears is really cool.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$16–20

The place is small, but it's still really nice. It is a part of botanic garden and it does not require any extra fees.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

My sons (13 & 11) and I thought this place was so cool! So many different bugs. I especially enjoyed the way they set up the leaf cutter ant habitat, so the ants can walk across a vine with their leaf pieces right over visitors' heads!

Very interesting new ants. Even with insects off display was still enjoyable for grandson. Will be back again.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
Free

This place is an incredible find, tucked away in the middle of Albuquerque's beautiful Botanic Garden. One of, if not the best insect exhibits I've ever visited and a wonderful surprise. Big shout-out to the awesome staff here too.

A highlight of my recent trip to Albuquerque. Although it's not particularly large, the insects on display are fascinating.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

This place is superb. Super cool selection of animals in fun enclosures. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, especially Scott!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Part of the Bio-park, there was a great collection of tarantulas, stick bugs and others, a relatively quick walk-through.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

A great addition to an already wonderful experience. Great for kids and adults!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$6–10

Lots of bugs to look at. Leaf cutter ants was the most interesting
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$11–15

Very beautiful and very informative and relaxing. Highly recommend
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
$11–15

Not sure what's going on but a lot of the exhibits were closed down and it doesn't look like they have staff to keep up with the maintenance. But usually this is a good place. More

Loved the whole place full of bugs in a awesome way!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

As long as you don't have bug phobias, this is a great place. The leaf cutter and, the giant cockroaches, the many stick insects--this was much better than I expected.

Great place to see and learn about bugs !
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$16–20

Horrible. So many worms. The ants were magnificent and there were mole rats.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Interesting bugs from around the world.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

This was our favorite part of our trip. My son loved seeing all the bugs
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Great place for family time
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
$11–15

Great place to learn about bugs
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$11–15

Fun, educational and super cool!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Esta muy bonito y muy padre.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$16–20

The best. Very educational.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$11–15

Super fun for the kids and me! My 12 year old traced the leafcutter ants all the way back to their base! So fun! Most of the displays where amazing!

I really enjoyed it.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$11–15

Fascinating! Plan to spend some time here. Also go wash your hands in the restroom...look very closely to the mirror above the sink...

Está pequeño el lugar, pero interesante conocer el habitat de los insectos
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait

Unique! Great for kids of all ages. Great granddaughter thoroughly engaged. Interactive hands on experience. A must see!

My two sons really enjoyed seeing the rare insects and spiders. Great two story building, with lots to explore.

Many strange and large bugs (including some large roaches!)
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

Grndsons Place he wanted to see.. very intriguing & interesting.. We all Loved the place.. need to go again

Disheveled and outdated this poor exhibit needs a facelift! It's more of a time machine to the 80's!

I got to "shake hands" with a Tarantula and see many amazing anthropods from around the world!

The bugarium was great. Tons of exhibits with active bugs you can see up close. Great for kids

My son just loves this place! It's really cool to see all of the bugs that are in the world

The bugarium was awesome. Staff was also great and helpful. Restrooms were nice and clean.

Nice, but only 2 or three butterflies.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait

Very interesting bug displays from many areas of the world! Free and fun for any age!

It was very interesting... I'm totally creeped out by bugs, but it was informative.

Enough giant beetles to freak you out. Display cases not great for photography.

I've been away for about 3 years and I'm finally back home. I love this place!

Great fun! Wise bug guardian. Check it out. Butterflies are beautiful!

It was cool just needed more employees to teach people about the bugs

Very cool exhibit. Definitely check it out. Kids and adults.

Great spot of you like creepy crawlies! Pretty neat actually

Very cool insect exhibit at the Albuquerque Botanic Garden!

Love how creative the bugquarium was, lots of cool stuff.

Very interesting, a must-see if you are at the Biopark.

Need more butterflies more Hands-On things for children

Go to see the ants. Stay to watch the cockroaches.

Great for kids, staff is very helpful, not large

Worth checking out while you are at gardens.

Awesome exhibit, very knowledgeable staff!

Best bugs in town. They don't do takeout.

Always a great time for families!

Really liked the leaf cutter ants

Gotta love knowledge about bug's.

Amazing place to bring the kids!

The kids loved this place! ❤️

Great!!!! See the bug+

Great place to visit!

The hype is real;-)

Awesome experience.

Totally awesome!

Add more bugs!

Really nicest

Very cool!!

So much fun

So cool!