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The Calgary Zoo

1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7V6, Canada
403 232 9300
Ranked #6 of 173 attractions in Calgary
4.5 of 5 stars 258 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
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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The zoo needs a little bit of TLC, it was nice to see animals that looked pretty healthy but not a lot of room for them and the zoo looked like it needed a good tidy up, overall, we quite enjoyed our. Isit. More

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Calgary
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

went on a saturday and it didnt even seem to crazy. line up was long and waited maybe 10 to 15 minutes which was fine. we didnt go with any kids so we spent close to 3 hours in there and saw everything. we didnt eat there though, always seems like its going to be expensive. but it was fun... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We have been to many zoos in north America and would definitely rate this zoo as world class. The exhibits are very well laid out with great opportunity to see the animals. This place is great way to spend the day with the family. More

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Red Deer, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful zoo lights during the winter but more importantly, the Calgary Zoo is always worth a trip. The spectrum of animals at this zoo is incredible to see. Be aware, the elephants are moving away from the zoo so if that is your favourite (as it is mine!), then you will need to get there within the next few months!... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

the zoo was alright i suppose. busy, muddy, somewhat overrated. and the penguin exhibit had like a two hour wait. didn't feel like waiting around outside to see them. maybe i'll go again, but maybe not. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We didn't intend to visit the zoo, we ventured to Calgary in the hope of getting into the comic con but it was not to be...so rather disappointedly,we went in search of the zoo. What a surprise...the zoo was lovely,clean and tidy,the animals looked very healthy and active,the peacocks strutting around the zoo were a revelation- I didn't realize they... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I spent 3 days in Calgary with my 20 month grandson while his mother was in courses. I knew we could not shop so we went to the zoo everyday. Discounts for the zoo are available online and at many hotels. The hotel we were staying at offered a 25% off gate admission. The animals were in great condition and... More

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Calgary, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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They do their best to give the animals the most natural setting possible. Always developing more appropriate settings. You could spend days wandering through the exhibits. More

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Calgary, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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It was family trip with my two boys. Zoo is absolutely amazing. Lots to see and learn. Kids was tired but happy at the end of the day. But I think the price a bit to high. More

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Calgary, Canada
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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If it is nice outside then take the day and enjoy yourself at the zoo! There are so many great pictures that you can take and soon enough you will find that your whole day has disappeared into the wild! More

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