Located southeast of Historic Old Town Plaza, the American International Rattlesnake Museum houses more species of rattlesnakes than most zoos. Exhaustive information including the genus, species, origin and history of each snake is provided.

The Museum was formerly a gift shop and still sells some of the usual Old Town trinkets in addition to having a good selection of snake memorabilia.

Parties: Birthday Tours include an information/question session, an opportunity to touch and hold the snakes, a certificate of bravery for each child, a T-shirt and zoo book for the birthday child, and an instant photo in a snake handler frame for each child. The cost per child is $8.95 with a $35 non-refundable deposit due one week prior to the party. Cake and ice cream are available for an additional charge. Call for information and reservations.

Closed major holidays.

The Rattlesnake Museum is within walking distance of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, The Albuquerque Museum, Explora, and Tiguex Park.

A combination toy store and workshop that lets kids create their own stuffed animals, Build-a-Bear offers both drop-in fun and party options for little cuddlers.

Bears and other stuffable creatures range in price from $10-$25 and additional options, such as sound or clothing, are also available. Take your creation home in its own "house" box.

Parties: Guests build their own stuffed animals and take their new friends home. Call 1.877.789.BEAR (2327) to plan a party.

Cake Fetish bakes fanciful cupcakes from scratch and offers an incredible selection of everyday and specialty flavors, from Amore (chocolate cake with strawberry filling, dipped in dark chocolate) to Zen (chocolate and vanilla marble cake with chocolate/vanilla buttercream and real chocolate sprinkles). Elaborate wedding and party cake creations are also available.

Kids (and the young at heart) can celebrate birthdays and other special events with a cupcake decorating party. Prices start at $4.99 per person. Reservations are required at least one week in advance; call for more information.

The East San Jose Pool is a 25-yard shallow pool. Swim lessons are offered through Albuquerque's Learn to Swim Program.

Parties: City of Albuqerque pools can be rented for private parties. Rental includes lifeguards. Contact the individual pool for reservations. Birthday party packages are available.

Membership: annual and monthly packages are available.

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The 25-yard Eisenhower Pool is a shallow pool with two small water slides. Swim classes are offered through Albuquerque's Learn to Swim Program.

Parties: City of Albuqerque pools can be rented for private parties. Birthday party packages are available.

Membership: Annual and monthly packages are available.

The 25 meter Highland Pool includes a three meter diving board, a one meter diving board, and an outdoor wading pool.

Swim classes are offered through Albuquerque's Learn to Swim Program.

Parties: City of Albuqerque pools can be rented for private parties. Birthday party packages are available.

Membership: Annual and monthly packages are available.

Hoot's Ultimate Party Zone boasts a huge interactive play center and inflatable attractions including obstacle courses, giant slides, and jumpers. Birthday party packages start at $180 for 15 guests; plenty of upgrades and options are available for an additional fee.

Family Bounce Night events and outdoor activities are scheduled regularly. Visit the website for more information.

The 25 meter Los Altos Pool has an outdoor wading pool.

Pool Hours: Saturday and Sunday Lap Swim 11am-12n, Recreational Swim 12n-4pm; Monday-Thursday Lap Swim 6am-9am and 11:30am-1:30pm, Recreational Swim 6pm-8pm; Friday Lap Swim 6am-9am and 11:30am-1:30pm, Recreational Swim 6pm-8pm

Albuquerque's Learn to Swim Program offers a variety of swim lessons including: Parent Tot (6 months-age 3), Preschool (ages 3-5), and Waves 1-7 (based on skill level). Each pool offers most levels during the summer and Los Altos, West Mesa, and Valley offer most levels during the summer and winter. Registration for summer lessons usually begins in April. Check our Calendar for details or contact the individual pool for registration information.

Children (6-14) completing Wave 6 or higher are encouraged to participate in the City of Albuquerque Swim League or Water Polo League.

Parties: City of Albuqerque Pools rent for $50 per hour with a two hour minimum. Rental includes lifeguards. Contact the individual pool for reservations. The West Mesa Aquatic Center is $100 and hour with a minimum of two hours. West Mesa also offers birthday party packages that range from $3.99-$6.99 per child (depending on the menu you choose).

Membership: Annual and Monthly packages are available. An annual family membership is $250, monthly is $45. Annual memberships for tots to teens range from $20-$130 and monthly memberships range from $3-$19.

Los Altos Golf Course, Los Altos Skate Park, and Los Altos Park are nearby.

The 25 yard Montgomery Pool is a shallow pool with two small water slides.

Pool Hours: Closed for the winter. Will reopen in May 2005.

Albuquerque's Learn to Swim Program offers a variety of swim lessons including: Parent Tot (6 months-age 3), Preschool (ages 3-5), and Waves 1-7 (based on skill level). Each pool offers most levels during the summer and Los Altos, West Mesa, and Valley offer most levels during the summer and winter. Registration for summer lessons usually begins in April. Check our Calendar for details or contact the individual pool for registration information.

Children (6-14) completing Wave 6 or higher are encouraged to participate in the City of Albuquerque Swim League or Water Polo League.

Parties: City of Albuqerque Pools rent for $50 per hour with a two hour minimum. Rental includes lifeguards. Contact the individual pool for reservations. The West Mesa Aquatic Center is $100 and hour with a minimum of two hours. West Mesa also offers birthday party packages that range from $3.99-$6.99 per child (depending on the menu you choose).

Membership: Annual and Monthly packages are available. An annual family membership is $250, monthly is $45. Annual memberships for tots to teens range from $20-$130 and monthly memberships range from $3-$19.

The Rio Grande Pool is a 25 meter shallow pool.

Pool Hours: Closed for the winter. Will reopen in May 2005.

Albuquerque's Learn to Swim Program offers a variety of swim lessons including: Parent Tot (6 months-age 3), Preschool (ages 3-5), and Waves 1-7 (based on skill level). Each pool offers most levels during the summer and Los Altos, West Mesa, and Valley offer most levels during the summer and winter. Registration for summer lessons usually begins in April. Check our Calendar for details or contact the individual pool for registration information.

Children (6-14) completing Wave 6 or higher are encouraged to participate in the City of Albuquerque Swim League or Water Polo League.

Parties: City of Albuqerque Pools rent for $50 per hour with a two hour minimum. Rental includes lifeguards. Contact the individual pool for reservations. The West Mesa Aquatic Center is $100 and hour with a minimum of two hours. West Mesa also offers birthday party packages that range from $3.99-$6.99 per child (depending on the menu you choose).

Membership: Annual and Monthly packages are available. An annual family membership is $250, monthly is $45. Annual memberships for tots to teens range from $20-$130 and monthly memberships range from $3-$19.

The 25 meter Sandia Pool has a three meter diving board, a one meter diving board, and an outdoor wading pool.

Pool Hours: Saturday and Sunday Lap Swim 11am-1pm, Recreational Swim 1pm-4pm; Monday-Friday Lap Swim 6am-8am, Recreational Swim 12:30pm-4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday Evening Recreational Swim 7pm-8pm; Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening Recreational Swim 6pm-8pm

Albuquerque's Learn to Swim Program offers a variety of swim lessons including: Parent Tot (6 months-age 3), Preschool (ages 3-5), and Waves 1-7 (based on skill level). Each pool offers most levels during the summer and Los Altos, West Mesa, and Valley offer most levels during the summer and winter. Registration for summer lessons usually begins in April. Check our Calendar for details or contact the individual pool for registration information.

Children (6-14) completing Wave 6 or higher are encouraged to participate in the City of Albuquerque Swim League or Water Polo League.

Parties: City of Albuqerque Pools rent for $50 per hour with a two hour minimum. Rental includes lifeguards. Contact the individual pool for reservations. The West Mesa Aquatic Center is $100 and hour with a minimum of two hours. West Mesa also offers birthday party packages that range from $3.99-$6.99 per child (depending on the menu you choose).

Membership: Annual and Monthly packages are available. An annual family membership is $250, monthly is $45. Annual memberships for tots to teens range from $20-$130 and monthly memberships range from $3-$19.

The 25 meter Sierra Vista Pool has two diving boards in a diving tank.

Pool Hours: Closed for the winter. Will reopen in May 2005.

Albuquerque's Learn to Swim Program offers a variety of swim lessons including: Parent Tot (6 months-age 3), Preschool (ages 3-5), and Waves 1-7 (based on skill level). Each pool offers most levels during the summer and Los Altos, West Mesa, and Valley offer most levels during the summer and winter. Registration for summer lessons usually begins in April. Check our Calendar for details or contact the individual pool for registration information.

Children (6-14) completing Wave 6 or higher are encouraged to participate in the City of Albuquerque Swim League or Water Polo League.

Parties: City of Albuqerque Pools rent for $50 per hour with a two hour minimum. Rental includes lifeguards. Contact the individual pool for reservations. The West Mesa Aquatic Center is $100 and hour with a minimum of two hours. West Mesa also offers birthday party packages that range from $3.99-$6.99 per child (depending on the menu you choose).

Membership: Annual and Monthly packages are available. An annual family membership is $250, monthly is $45. Annual memberships for tots to teens range from $20-$130 and monthly memberships range from $3-$19.

The Sunport Pool is a 40 meter pool.

Pool Hours: Closed for the winter. Will reopen in May 2005.

Albuquerque's Learn to Swim Program offers a variety of swim lessons including: Parent Tot (6 months-age 3), Preschool (ages 3-5), and Waves 1-7 (based on skill level). Each pool offers most levels during the summer and Los Altos, West Mesa, and Valley offer most levels during the summer and winter. Registration for summer lessons usually begins in April. Check our Calendar for details or contact the individual pool for registration information.

Children (6-14) completing Wave 6 or higher are encouraged to participate in the City of Albuquerque Swim League or Water Polo League.

Parties: City of Albuqerque Pools rent for $50 per hour with a two hour minimum. Rental includes lifeguards. Contact the individual pool for reservations. The West Mesa Aquatic Center is $100 and hour with a minimum of two hours. West Mesa also offers birthday party packages that range from $3.99-$6.99 per child (depending on the menu you choose).

Membership: Annual and Monthly packages are available. An annual family membership is $250, monthly is $45. Annual memberships for tots to teens range from $20-$130 and monthly memberships range from $3-$19.

The 25 yard Valley Pool has a two one meter diving boards.

Pool Hours: Saturday and Sunday Lap Swim 12n-1pm, Recreational Swim 1pm-4pm; Monday-Thursday Lap Swim 6am-8am and 6pm-7pm, Recreational Swim 7pm-8:30pm; Friday Recreational Swim 6pm-8:30pm

Albuquerque's Learn to Swim Program offers a variety of swim lessons including: Parent Tot (6 months-age 3), Preschool (ages 3-5), and Waves 1-7 (based on skill level). Each pool offers most levels during the summer and Los Altos, West Mesa, and Valley offer most levels during the summer and winter. Registration for summer lessons usually begins in April. Check our Calendar for details or contact the individual pool for registration information.

Children (6-14) completing Wave 6 or higher are encouraged to participate in the City of Albuquerque Swim League or Water Polo League.

Parties: City of Albuqerque Pools rent for $50 per hour with a two hour minimum. Rental includes lifeguards. Contact the individual pool for reservations. The West Mesa Aquatic Center is $100 and hour with a minimum of two hours. West Mesa also offers birthday party packages that range from $3.99-$6.99 per child (depending on the menu you choose).

Membership: Annual and Monthly packages are available. An annual family membership is $250, monthly is $45. Annual memberships for tots to teens range from $20-$130 and monthly memberships range from $3-$19.

The West Mesa Aquatic Center has an indoor recreational pool with a huge water slide and a larger outdoor pool with two water slides.

Pool Hours: Saturday and Sunday Recreational Swim 12n-4pm; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Recreational Swim 4:30pm-7pm; Wednesday Recreational Swim 4:30pm-8pm; Friday Recreational Swim 4:30pm-8pm.

Albuquerque's Learn to Swim Program offers a variety of swim lessons including: Parent Tot (6 months-age 3), Preschool (ages 3-5), and Waves 1-7 (based on skill level). Each pool offers most levels during the summer and Los Altos, West Mesa, and Valley offer most levels during the summer and winter. Registration for summer lessons usually begins in April. Check our Calendar for details or contact the individual pool for registration information.

Children (6-14) completing Wave 6 or higher are encouraged to participate in the City of Albuquerque Swim League or Water Polo League.

Parties: City of Albuqerque Pools rent for $50 per hour with a two hour minimum. Rental includes lifeguards. Contact the individual pool for reservations. The West Mesa Aquatic Center is $100 and hour with a minimum of two hours. West Mesa also offers birthday party packages that range from $3.99-$6.99 per child (depending on the menu you choose).

Membership: West Mesa Aquatic Center Annual and Monthly packages are available. An annual family membership is $250, monthly is $50. Annual memberships for tots to teens range from $20-$130 and monthly memberships range from $5-$25.

The Sunport Pool is a 25 yard shallow pool.

Pool Hours: Closed for the winter. Will reopen in May 2005.

Albuquerque's Learn to Swim Program offers a variety of swim lessons including: Parent Tot (6 months-age 3), Preschool (ages 3-5), and Waves 1-7 (based on skill level). Each pool offers most levels during the summer and Los Altos, West Mesa, and Valley offer most levels during the summer and winter. Registration for summer lessons usually begins in April. Check our Calendar for details or contact the individual pool for registration information.

Children (6-14) completing Wave 6 or higher are encouraged to participate in the City of Albuquerque Swim League or Water Polo League.

Parties: City of Albuqerque Pools rent for $50 per hour with a two hour minimum. Rental includes lifeguards. Contact the individual pool for reservations. The West Mesa Aquatic Center is $100 and hour with a minimum of two hours. West Mesa also offers birthday party packages that range from $3.99-$6.99 per child (depending on the menu you choose).

Membership: Annual and Monthly packages are available. An annual family membership is $250, monthly is $45. Annual memberships for tots to teens range from $20-$130 and monthly memberships range from $3-$19.