Open daily
8:30 am to dusk
Free admission
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.
News and Special Events
Thanks to all the retailers who sold our second edition Miniature Train Ride Puzzle to their patrons, including Brant Basics, Griffin’s Greenhouse, Fork in the Road Country Market, and Ennismore Pharmacy.
This special 308-piece, 11 x 17-inch puzzle of the current 1860 locomotive replica has helped to raise $7,500 toward our Capital Train Campaign to replace the train ride.
If you are still looking for your limited edition gift you can find them at Active Chiropractic and Wellness Centre and House of Scales who are continuing the sale while their quantities last!
Thanks to those organizations already on board our Train Campaign:
Kiwanis Club of Peterborough, Kawartha Rotary, Knights of Columbus, Peterborough Kinsmen, Ross and Ann Dobbin, Patrick McAuley Group of Relators, Ennismore Pharmacy, Fork in the Road Country Market, House of Scales, Brant Basics, Griffin's Greenhouse, Active Chiropractic and Wellness Centre and Peterborough Accident Report Services Ltd. and all the train seat sponsors and train campaign donors.
Together we have already reached $250,000 toward the new train ride!
We are proud to be the only free admission accredited zoo in Canada. Operated as a department of Peterborough Utilities Commission since 1933.
Advancement and growth has been made possible through generous donations and support from community members, local businesses and visitors.