Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge offers a free electric shuttle service that can take up to 9 visitors at a time on a route around the refuge with a stop at the Rio Grande Bosque on the west side of the refuge. Visitors can hop off to explore State Lands Office Bosque property trails adjacent to the refuge then walk or catch the next shuttle back to the visitor center, or stay on the shuttle for a loop tour of the refuge.
The shuttle is operated by volunteers and runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Please check at the visitor center for schedule and to get tickets to reserve a spot. 

Maps are available at the Welcome Desk at the Visitor Center.

The Refuge’s unique environmental education and recreation opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds not only build knowledge, but also cultivate an appreciation and sense of ownership for the outdoors that is crucial to the future of our planet.

See upcoming education events here.

• Hiking/walking
• Wildlife viewing/photography
• Horseback riding
• Bicycling

As the first Urban Wildlife Refuge in the Southwest, Valle de Oro NWR emphasizes access for all, and promotes alternative and multi-modal transportation opportunities for its visitors and for the environment. Friends of Valle de Oro NWR is working with local agencies and advocating for an extension of the Paseo del Bosque Trail southward approximately three miles from its current terminus at the South Diversion Channel to Valle de Oro. To learn more about the Paseo del Bosque Trail Extension project click here:

Learn how you can create wildlife habitat and build your own mini Refuge in your backyard, patio or balcony.  The ABQ Backyard Refuge Program and option to certify your backyard refuge will be launching in September 2019, but you can join our network and receive program updates by visiting the program website or the ABQ Backyard Refuge Program Facebook page.