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The Calgary Zoo

1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7V6, Canada (Southeast Calgary)
403-232-9300
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Ranked #6 of 206 attractions in Calgary
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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Zevenbergen, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Well cared for animals in nice surroundings. A lot of information for children and a special park about dinosaurs. Easy to reach by C-train. The zoo is located on an island in Bow river.

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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

I love absolutely everything about the Calgary Zoo. The Penguins are wonderful to see - especially when they do the Penguin walk - a must see. The Tiger cubs are growing so fast and are so cute. The enclosures are excellent and look so much like the animals natural habitat. The Calgary Zoo has worked very hard to make this... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

It was great! Would even say it's better than the San Diego Zoo! Only complaint was that I went when every single kid and mother and classroom seemed to have been there!

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Edmonton, AB
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We weren't sure what to expect when we visited but the Calgary Zoo is very large and it took us 2-3 hours just to walk through all of the sections of the zoo and see almost all of the animals! The place is well designed to route you through each section of their parks. The only thing we didn't manage... More

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edmonton
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Strange that on a long weekend so many things were not open. Most of the food stands were closed. Australian section is no longer open.

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The zoo has all the big ones - lions, tigers, snow leopards, elephants, bears - enough to keep you excited about what's coming next. I loved the way it was laid out too. You travelled through the continents rather than looking at all the big cats, then the monkeys, then the reptiles. It made you feel like you were travelling... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 via mobile

Being new to Calgary we thought we'd head out to the local zoo. We were not disappointed, fantastic day and shall be coming back with family when they visit!!

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

my kids love going to the zoo, we always get season passes and they are well worth it. nice to go and spend the day with kids.

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Calgary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

A nice way to spend a day with kids Playground nice, great animal exhibits. Lots of interactive displays throughout, Nice plants. My little kids love the tiny train ride. I love that everyone gets tired out.

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See 4 more reviews by weliketofly for Calgary
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

The zoo has changed over the years, but the most important part of the staying the same is the education you get by going. If you care about animals and the world, then the support by attending the zoo is how you can show it. The exhibits have declined over the years, the but quality of the ones there is... More

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