Calgary Attractions
Giraffes at Calgary Zoo © jon_a_ross
Calgary Zoo
Canada's second largest zoo includes a botanical garden and
prehistoric park, and offers more than 100 rare animals, a variety
of birds, species of reptiles and amphibians in natural habitat
enclosures. In the prehistoric park there are 19 life-size dinosaur
models on display. The gardens include a 20,000 square foot (1,858
sq metre) conservatory and butterfly garden and a special Rocky
Mountain exhibit featuring many indigenous Alberta animals,
including the endangered Whooping Crane. The zoo is situated close
to the downtown area, St George's Island.
Address: 1300 Zoo Road NE;
Website: www.calgaryzoo.com;
Telephone: (403) 232 9300;
Opening time: Open daily 9am to 5pm;
Admission: C$18 (adult), C$10 (child); other concessions available
