Riverview Park and Zoo

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We are a unique facility offering attractions to people of all ages. Located just north of downtown
Peterborough, Riverview Park and Zoo is a fabulous place to enjoy a leisurely stroll in a peaceful and
tranquil setting while experiencing the natural beauty of Peterborough.

We are Canada's only free-admission accredited zoo. Donations make us possible.

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Adopt an Animal

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Animal Welfare

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Picnic Shelters

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Conservation

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Education Programs

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Tours

Come visit the River Otters at 1:30 p.m. daily!

News and Special Events

Spanning over 55 acres of park area along the shores of the Otonabee River, Riverview Park and Zoo is proud to be Canada's only FREE accredited zoo, open daily from 8:30 a.m. until dusk all year round.

We hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving and had a chance to visit us over the long weekend! Our winter operating hours now take effect and the miniature train ride is closed for the season, but you can still help support our capital campaign to keep the train ride going for generations to come.

Guest Services is now closed for the season as well but watch for the Gift Shop to re-open on select December dates for all your holiday shopping needs. Our popular RPZ hoodies would make the perfect gift!

The fall and winter months are still a great time to come visit the animals here at the zoo. We offer 25 animal exhibits with more than 40 different species and over 150 animals calling us home. Our River Otter Enrichment sessions are held at 1:30 p.m. daily when you can see Splish, Boldt and Lawrence receive their afternoon enrichment snack and have the chance to ask a zookeeper your questions.

Riverview Park and Zoo features the City's largest playground, which includes accessible playground equipment such as our wheelchair swings, and a separate Tot Lot for the smaller ones to play.

Better yet, consider symbolically adopting your favorite animal here at the zoo where 100% of the proceeds are directed back toward animal care, or you can help support animal enrichment through our Amazon Wish List! Any and all donations are always greatly appreciated and help make us possible.

The Riverview Park and Zoo Team

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