Riverview Park & Zoo
Coordinates: 44°20′34.7″N 78°18′34.3″W / 44.342972°N 78.309528°W
| Location | Peterborough, Ontario, CAN |
|---|---|
| Land area | 55.5 acres (22.5 ha)[1] |
| Number of species | >40[1] |
| Memberships | CAZA[2] |
| Website | http://www.peterboroughutilities.ca/Park_and_Zoo |
The Riverview Park & Zoo is a zoo located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Riverview Park and Zoo began in 1933 when the venue was opened by Ross Dobbin and is now owned by the City of Peterborough (since 1968 operated and maintained by the Peterborough Utilities Group). In addition to its animal exhibits, the zoo features a miniature train ride, a F-86 Sabre fighter aircraft on display and the park contains a disc golf course. Admission and parking is free.[1]
Animals at the zoo
- Yak
- Camel
- Reptiles
- 20 species of primates
- North American river otter
- Cougar
- Deer
- Wild turkey
- Emu
- Red-necked wallaby
- Llama
- Barbary sheep
- Rhea
- Macaw
- Squirrel monkey
- Meerkat
References
- 1 2 3 "Features and Attractions". peterboroughutilities.ca. Peterborough Utilities Group. Retrieved 27 April 2010.
- ↑ "Members' Directory, Accredited Institution". caza.ca. Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
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