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Train Temporarily Closed Due to Weather

Posted on Monday, June 30, 2025 04:17 PM

A reminder that the miniature train ride does not operate in the rain, or risk of adverse weather.  Safety is our first priority here at Riverview Park and Zoo, that we will...

Parking Lot Full

Posted on Monday, June 30, 2025 11:24 AM

The parking lot at Riverview Park and Zoo is completely full today, and at maximum capacity with vehicles in our little lot.

  • You may choose to come another day, or consider...

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News Release - Playground and Main Area of Riverview Park and Zoo Reopens

Posted on Monday, April 28, 2025 11:16 AM

April 25, 2024 

MAIN AREA OF RIVERVIEW PARK AND ZOO AND PLAYGROUND REOPENS

Peterborough, ON – The zoo section and playground at the Riverview Park and Zoo has reopened following...

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Meadow, Our Resilient River Otter

Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 09:13 AM

March 12, 2025

At the end of last year, Riverview Park and Zoo welcomed Meadow, a new native river otter, to join our group of three male otters. A comprehensive introduction...

Help support our capital campaign to replace the miniature train ride

News Release - Miniature Train Ride Repaired

Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 02:05 PM

August 14, 2024 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RIVERVIEW PARK & ZOO TRAIN REPAIRED

Peterborough, Ontario

The Riverview Park and Zoo’s James Hamilton Railway is now open!

The James...

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