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Calgary Zoo

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 108 attractions in Calgary
Traveler Description:
This zoo is home to over 1,000 animals from all over the world, including Kamala, the famous painting elephant as well as to the Botanical Garden and... more » This zoo is home to over 1,000 animals from all over the world, including Kamala, the famous painting elephant as well as to the Botanical Garden and a Prehistoric Park for dinosaur lovers. « less
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Attraction type: Zoo, Garden, Park
Activities: Viewing foliage, Viewing wildlife
Address: 1300 Zoo Rd NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 7V6
Canada
Tel: 403 232 9300
Fax: 403 237 7582

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Reviews of Calgary Zoo

( 1-8 of 8 )
May 21, 2008

The Calgary Zoo is far superior to any zoo I've ever been to. It is extremely large in size and it organizes itself according to theme (Canada, Africa, etc.). It is full of exotic animals, some of which get who get to walk around (mostly the peacocks). You can easily spend a day here, and it's recommended for both adults... more

5 of 5 stars
St. Paul, Canada
Apr 5, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

The animals were awesome and it is very fun to be there. You can chase birds around the park. Theres big dinosaur statues. And there are many interesting animals. more

Apr 1, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Absolutly needed to visit. I was suprised about the quality of the zoo. I spent between 3 and 4 hours. Great Canadian Wildlife section, a lot of animals from all around the world. Staff were great and did provide help. I did visit a lot of zoo all around the world and it's the best one. more

5 of 5 stars
Reading, England
Mar 27, 2008

We stayed in Calgary for several months and went to the zoo half a dozen times and saw something new every time. The most interesting part (for an English person anyway) was the Canadian wildlife section which had bears, moose and mountain goats amongst other things. The most spectacular part is the African house which has an enormous pool for... more

5 of 5 stars
Calgary, AB
Mar 2, 2008

Everytime I visit there is something new to see at this zoo as they are constantly working at upgrading the exhibits and facilities for the animals. The recent addition of a baby elephant to the zoo definately gets 5 stars for cuteness. In addition to the animals the gardens are really lovely to walk around in the summer. In the... more

4 of 5 stars
Montreal
Jul 2, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

A zoo being a zoo, this zoo is not so different as most other zoos, but there are quite a few differences that are really worth going to this one. The prehistoric section is very well done. It's like if the Dinosaur Park had been moved to Calgary, as you will feel like if you were in Drumheller, among dinosaurs... more

Nov 14, 2005
3/4 found this review helpful

Great place! This is our second time visiting the Calgary Zoo. They have added a couple new buildings in the last few years, and have top-of-the-line animal enclosures now. Highly recommended. more

5 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
Jun 27, 2004
9/11 found this review helpful

This is a great Zoo - apparently it has recently been remodeled so everything is looking top notch and very clean. The zoo was well laid out with animals from different continents all in different areas. There are lots of keepers around to show you stuff and the cafeteria was really well done. (Not too expensive like most tourist places).... more

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1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7V6, Canada
Tel: 403 232 9300 Fax: 403 237 7582