Riverview Park & Zoo

44°20′34.7″N 78°18′34.3″W / 44.342972°N 78.309528°W / 44.342972; -78.309528

Riverview Park & Zoo
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Location1300 Water Street
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 7G4
Land area55.5 acres (22.5 ha)[1]
No. of species>40[1]
MembershipsCAZA[2]
Websitehttps://www.riverviewparkandzoo.ca/en/index.aspx

The Riverview Park & Zoo is a park and zoo located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Riverview Park & Zoo was started in 1933 by Ross Dobbin, general manager of the Peterborough Utilities Commission. In 1968, the Peterborough Utilities Commission began operating the park and zoo. The zoo was accredited in 1985, and is the only free admission accredited zoo in Canada. Parking is also free. The zoo is funded through Peterborough Utilities Commission revenue and public donations. In addition to its animal exhibits, the zoo features a miniature train ride, a F-86 Sabre fighter aircraft on display, playgrounds, picnic areas and a disc golf course.[3] [1]

Animals at the zoo

A turtle in its habitat at Riverview Park & Zoo

The first animals to be displayed at the zoo were two alligators, gifted to Ross Dobbin at a conference.[4]

The animals currently housed at the zoo include:

Attractions

References

  1. ^ a b c "Features and Attractions". peterboroughutilities.ca. Peterborough Utilities Group. Retrieved 27 April 2010.
  2. ^ "Members' Directory, Accredited Institution". caza.ca. Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Archived from the original on 12 January 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
  3. ^ Riverview Park and Zoo: History". riverviewparkandzoo.ca. PTBO Canada. Retrieved April 17, 2024
  4. ^ "Riverview Park and Zoo: List of Animals". riverviewparkandzoo.ca. PTBO Canada. Retrieved April 17, 2024
  5. ^ "A Sulawesi Forest Turtle Hatched At Riverview Park & Zoo". 11-14-2016. ptbocanada.com. PTBO Canada. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  6. ^ The Peterborough Examiner. "Endangered species turtle born at Riverview Park and Zoo".
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