Riverview Park and Zoo Rules
Connecting people to conservation through education
Our education programs have been developed to help students make life-long connections to nature and to start making choices that support conservation of wildlife and the environment.
Zoo Trek
Bookings for May/June 2027 open January 4, 2027
Offered in the spring and fall, this is a curriculum-based program that runs for two hours. The Zoo Trek includes a short in-class program with an animal encounter followed by a guided tour with a trained zoo educator.
Sessions have been developed by grade to support relevant units of the Ontario curriculum, geared toward Grades 1 through 4.
Cost is $7.50 per child and can host up to 50 people, including teachers and accompanying chaperones.
Zoo Academy
This is a curriculum-based program offered for Grades 5 to 8. It has a combination of in-class activities, guided tour, observations and discussions at animal exhibits, and animal encounter.
Sessions have been developed by grade to support relevant units of the Ontario curriculum. The cost is $10.00 per child and can host up to 1 class with teachers and accompanying chaperones.
Please complete a booking request form and an education staff will follow up.
Riverview Park and Zoo Rules
Check out the video below to learn more about keeping yourself and our animals safe while you visit.
