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The Calgary Zoo

1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7V6, Canada
403 232 9300
Ranked #6 of 113 attractions in Calgary
4.0 of 5 stars 156 Reviews
Type: Zoos, Parks, Gardens
Activities: Viewing foliage, Viewing wildlife
Owner description: This zoo is home to over 1,000 animals from all over the world, as well as to nearly 6 acres of Botanical Gardens and a Prehistoric Park for dinosaur...... more » Owner description: This zoo is home to over 1,000 animals from all over the world, as well as to nearly 6 acres of Botanical Gardens and a Prehistoric Park for dinosaur lovers. Open year round, it is never the same trip twice! Penguin Plunge opens February of 2012! « less
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Bek91
Murgon, Australia
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15 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

I loved (x100000) the zoo! So easy to get to! I loved how they have the "Prehistoric Park" set up as if the dinosaurs were just more exhibits. Quite reasonably priced (inside & out) for a zoo! More

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Calgary_AlbertaCurt
Calgary, Alberta
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012 NEW

Located near the down-town, it is easily accessible by public transportation and vehicles. Includes is a prehistoric park where you can walk among the dinosaurs. A vast array of modern animal displays and enclosures present animals, exotic birds and plants. from African, Asia, Australia and North/South America. Enjoy your favorites:penguins, elephants, polar bears, grizzly bears, oir animals you didn't know... More

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Amie R
Calgary, Canada
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8 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012 NEW

the zoo is a basic zoo. the only issues i have is with the containment, and treatment of the animals. More

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Toni C
Nanton, Alberta, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012 NEW

This zoo is not to big so can see it in 1day. Keeps give talks in a fun way to teach us about animals in the wild. More

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Sharon N
Abbotsford, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012 NEW

Lots to see for the money you pay (or don't pay if you use air miles passes) More

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bjbuddy
Alberta, Canada
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9 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012 NEW

Excellent family trip. The animals are obviously well cared for and are in enclosures that are clean and large enough for them to have some freedom of movement. More

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JustintimeAlberta
Alberta
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

I have been here many times over many years. Now that I have a young son we go more often. Great variety of animals, nice park for the kids to play, variety of food to choose from. All in all a great zoo! More

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buddiesCalglary
Calgary, Canada
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11 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

If you want to spend a few hours being totally entertained, then go to the Calgary Zoo. It is an amazing setup and let's face it, no animal is doing the same thing all the time. They have really gone a long way to improve the overall appeal and are continuing to do so with the penquin display to open... More

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Kristin S
Taber, Canada
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10 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

We love coming to the zoo. There are some really fun and exciting parts like the chimpanzees and the elephants and there are some really boring parts like the buffalo and deer section. We cant wait to see the new penguin exhibit. The part our kids like the best about the whole thing is the playground. We spend more time... More

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blackdog403
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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23 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

Lots of animals to see; if its not too cold the animals are outside. Better to go when the gardens are blooming and the Australia house is open. Lots of things to read about and good for older kids. More

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