Tadpole Springs at the ABQ BioPark Aquarium
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season
Where: 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, Albuquerque, New Mexico
When: Late March - mid October; daily during peak summer, weather dependent
Hours: Timed 75-minute sessions during BioPark hours; capacity capped at 60 guests
Cost: $1
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The BioPark's splash play area uses timed ticketing: $1 on top of regular aquarium admission buys a 75-minute session, with capacity capped at 60 guests so it never gets mobbed. Water cannons, ground geysers, and rain curtains keep kids busy while adults watch from shaded seating nearby.