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Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden & Prehistoric Park

1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2M 4R8

Featured Review : Calgary Zoo is the second largest zoo (and among the oldest) in Canada. It occupies a large area to the east of the city centre on and around an island on the river Bow. The zoo's collection includes around 300 species o...See Full Review

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Lions, gorillas and dinosaurs

  • 3 out of 5 stars by MagdaDH from Perth, United Kingdom
  • November 25, 2025
Lions, gorillas and dinosaurs
Quote: Calgary Zoo is the second largest zoo (and among the oldest) in Canada. It occupies a large area to the east of the city centre on and around an island on the river Bow. The zoo's collection includes around 300 species of animals (over a thousand... Read the full Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden & Prehistoric Park review

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Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Sask99 from Melville, Saskatchewan
  • April 18, 2025
Quote: You can't go to Calgary without going to the zoo. It is easy to find as there are many signs on the road telling you where to turn. There is also conveniently close public transit and LRT. The zoo is open year-round from 9am to 5pm daily. We went in... Read the full Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden & Prehistoric Park review

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Calgary Zoo

  • 5 out of 5 stars by disneyfan2005 from Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • June 3, 2025
Quote: It is a really great zoo with a lot of indoor areas to see the animals close up. I would say this place was a lot better than Busch Gardens in Tampa in regard to the animals.

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Calgary Zoo

  • 5 out of 5 stars by kerio from Summerville, New Brunswick
  • November 24, 2025
Quote: It's terrific. It's located in the heart of Calgary, but you'd never believe it. It has everything a regular zoo has, and more. The dinosaur park is massive, depicting dinosaurs in their natural habitats going about their daily business. Kids... Read the full Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden & Prehistoric Park review

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Calgary Zoo

  • 3 out of 5 stars by indigirl from San Francisco, California
  • December 20, 2025
Quote: The Calgary Zoo is small but well thought out, with great exhibits on dinosaurs, butterflies, and local wildlife. It had all the major zoo animals; elephants, giraffes, and more. Not up to par with the San Diego Zoo, but well done nonetheless. A... Read the full Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden & Prehistoric Park review

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