Riverview Park & Zoo

Riverview Park & Zoo Peterborough's largest park and Canada's only free-admission, CAZA-accredited zoo. Open 365 days. https://linktr.ee/ptboriverview
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Riverview Park and Zoo is a unique, recreational and educational 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.

Happy Valentines Day Everyone! The team here at Riverview Park and Zoo think you're otterly amazing! Thank you for suppo...
02/14/2025

Happy Valentines Day Everyone! The team here at Riverview Park and Zoo think you're otterly amazing! Thank you for supporting us all year through online and cash donations, participating in the fun run, purchasing animal adoptions, volunteering with us, and so much more! We ♥ you! - DP

We are now hiring our Summer Student Positions for 2025! Please visit the City of Peterborough's job board to find out m...
02/14/2025

We are now hiring our Summer Student Positions for 2025! Please visit the City of Peterborough's job board to find out more and apply! - DP

Happy Valentines Day from Torti! This handsome gentleman is an African Spurred Tortoise. He's a reptile, so he's cold-bl...
02/14/2025

Happy Valentines Day from Torti! This handsome gentleman is an African Spurred Tortoise. He's a reptile, so he's cold-blooded, meaning he must use sources of heat like the sun, and shaded cool areas to maintain his internal body temperature. He may be cold-blooded but he's feeling all warm and fuzzy this valentines day! ♥ - DP

The gates are now open! Thank you for your patience this morning as we cleared the snow. You are welcome to visit us as ...
02/13/2025

The gates are now open! Thank you for your patience this morning as we cleared the snow. You are welcome to visit us as normal for the rest of the day, but please only do so if it's safe for you to travel - DP ❄🐾

WE ARE CLOSED THIS MORNING!Our team are busy clearing snow so we will be closed until the path and road conditions impro...
02/13/2025

WE ARE CLOSED THIS MORNING!
Our team are busy clearing snow so we will be closed until the path and road conditions improve.
We will keep you posted on social media and our website
Thanks your your patience and stay safe! - DP

We hope to see you today for our last day of holiday shopping in the gift shop. Every purchase supports the Park and Zoo...
12/20/2024

We hope to see you today for our last day of holiday shopping in the gift shop. Every purchase supports the Park and Zoo, from animal care to conservation projects to education programs. We are here until 3pm!

Reminder: Otter Enrichment Sessions happen daily at 1:30pm. Check them out while you are here! - DP

Tomorrow is our Gift Shops last day before the new year! Open 10am - 3pm for any last minute shopping or animal adoption...
12/19/2024

Tomorrow is our Gift Shops last day before the new year! Open 10am - 3pm for any last minute shopping or animal adoptions. Please consider bringing a toy or food donation to receive 10% discount on the entire store (not including animal adoptions). These new toys will be given to children through the and the non-perishable food will go to Thank you! - DP

"Our children and now our grandchildren have had countless hours of fun at the zoo. It is only fitting for kids who have...
12/19/2024

"Our children and now our grandchildren have had countless hours of fun at the zoo. It is only fitting for kids who have everything they need, to be introduced to charitable giving, especially to a cause of such meaning to them." - Alan & Jenny Ingram

"Every time I pass the zoo I text my dad and let him know how the yaks are doing, so I thought I would gift him somethin...
12/17/2024

"Every time I pass the zoo I text my dad and let him know how the yaks are doing, so I thought I would gift him something even more personalized this year, so I adopted him a yak from Christmas." - Anonymous Trent Student

Notice: We are open! However, still take care out there as it is still icy today. ❄We were closed for the past two days ...
12/11/2024

Notice: We are open! However, still take care out there as it is still icy today. ❄
We were closed for the past two days while our Park team worked to battle the ice on the paths and road surfaces. Thank you for your patience. Stay safe! - DP

NOTICE: The Zoo will remain closed today (December 10th) due to icy conditions. We appreciate your patience and understa...
12/10/2024

NOTICE: The Zoo will remain closed today (December 10th) due to icy conditions. We appreciate your patience and understanding. We will post as soon as we re-open. Thank you and stay safe!

NOTICE: For the safety of our guests and staff, the Zoo is currently closed due to freezing rain and icy conditions. Tha...
12/09/2024

NOTICE: For the safety of our guests and staff, the Zoo is currently closed due to freezing rain and icy conditions. Thank you for understanding. Stay safe❄️!

Thank you to everyone who came out this wintery weekend to celebrate the arrival of Meadow our new river otter! We are s...
12/08/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out this wintery weekend to celebrate the arrival of Meadow our new river otter! We are so grateful for all the donations, animal adoptions, and food and toy donations we received yesterday!

There are many ways which you can still support us this holidays:

🐾Purchase an animal adoption or make a donation online

🎁Shop in our gift shop (open 10-3 on Fridays until Christmas)

We are excited to announce the arrival of our new River Otter, Meadow!She has come all the way from Calgary Zoo/Wilder I...
12/07/2024

We are excited to announce the arrival of our new River Otter, Meadow!

She has come all the way from Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute and she is settling in well with our three boys Splish, Boldt, and Lawrence.

The team are getting to know her and she is already proving to be a very vocal girl, so listen out next time you visit us and you might hear her!

Welcome Meadow and thank you to the folks at Calgary zoo for letting her come live with us! - DP

Get outside tomorrow and visit us at Riverview Park and Zoo! ❄Saturday will be an extra special day at RPZ. It will be o...
12/06/2024

Get outside tomorrow and visit us at Riverview Park and Zoo! ❄

Saturday will be an extra special day at RPZ. It will be otterly festive with extra Meet the Keeper sessions throughout the day, holiday shopping in the gift shop, and there will be a special announcement at 1:30pm. And as always, admission is free!

We are supported in part by donations made through our Adopt an Animal program. Please consider adopting an animal this holiday season. Adoption packages can be picked up from Guest Services on Dec 7th if they are purchased on our website by tomorrow (Wednesday 4th Dec).

Please bring any non-perishable food or un-wrapped toy donations to drop off too! - DP
Kawartha Haliburton Children's Foundation Kawartha Food Share

Adopt a Camel to support the care of our three Bactrian Camels at Riverview Park and Zoo. Become a named animal adopter ...
12/05/2024

Adopt a Camel to support the care of our three Bactrian Camels at Riverview Park and Zoo.

Become a named animal adopter on our digital sign! ✨

The Bactrian Camels at Riverview Park and Zoo love winter! There wooly winter coats keep them warm, even in the snow! They are native to deserts of China and Mongolia, where the winter temperature is as low as -30c.

Watch our camel, Zaya, and the Wild Kratts teach folks about her species!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4rWAetpRCo

Get outside this winter and visit us at Riverview Park and Zoo! ❄Saturday 7th December will be an extra special day at R...
12/04/2024

Get outside this winter and visit us at Riverview Park and Zoo! ❄

Saturday 7th December will be an extra special day at RPZ. It will be otterly festive with extra Meet the Keeper sessions throughout the day, holiday shopping in the gift shop, and there will be a special announcement at 1:30pm. And as always, admission is free!

We are supported in part by donations made through our Adopt an Animal program. Please consider adopting an animal this holiday season. Adoption packages can be picked up from Guest Services on Dec 7th if they are purchased on our website by tomorrow (Wednesday 4th Dec). - DP

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1300 Water Street (Visitors), 1230 Water Street (Office/Deliveries)
Peterborough, ON
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Happy holidays from everyone at Riverview Park and Zoo! 🎄 Reminder: We are open every day (even Christmas Day!) and as always, we are admission free. - DP

Loading… winter wonderland!! ❄️Just in time for our Wild Winter event this Saturday! ❄️

Happy Halloween from us all here at Riverview Park and Zoo! 🍂🎃🐾 -DP

A birthday enrichment for Splish’s 18th birthday! 🥳 To learn how you can contribute to their enrichment, visit the link in our bio to find out how you can adopt an animal or purchase something from their wish list💙💛

We let our Gen Z students make a video touring the RPZ barnyard. Should we let them make another one? 🤔 #zoo #riverviewparkandzoo #rpz #ptbo #ptbocanada -KR

Raise your hand if you like Jell-O 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ Here is a short video of one of our North American river otters enjoying a Jell-O treat (unsweetened and unflavoured, of course)! A part of our mission here at RPZ is to provide our animals with a wide vareity of enrichment activities to help stimulate their minds and encourage natural behaviours. Enrichment offers animals the opportunity for physical and mental exercise, as well as entertainment! The otters are offered various toys to play with, as well as treats with different textures (such as Jell-O) for enrichment. Happy animals are healthy animals!🦦 Drop by to see one of our otter enrichment sessions every day at 1:30pm. Visit our website to learn more and to donate! #riverviewparkandzoo #ptbo #zoo #riverotter -KR 💛💙

Did you know meerkats are omnivores? Check out our new video about our slender-tailed meerkat mob!

Did you know camels can weigh up to 1000kg? Check out our new video about Gobi, Zaya, and Baika, our Bactrian Camels!

Check out our new video on using the bear-proof garbage bins at the Park and Zoo!

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Peterborough’s Premier Family Destination

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.

For decades, the Park and Zoo has attracted over a quarter of a million visitors a year. And no wonder - the zoo features 25+ exhibits, with over 48 species, including Yak, Camel, Two-Toed Sloth, Wallaby, Emu, River Otter, Squirrel Monkey, Crocodile, Sichuan Takin, Meerkat and more! Visit our web page (http://www.peterboroughutilities.ca/Park_and_Zoo.htm) to learn about our education programs and conservation initiatives.

The park covers 55.5 acres and includes the largest and most diversified playground in the city. It also features equipment for physically-challenged children. With a splash pad, frisbee golf course, walking trails, a miniature train ride, and beautiful gardens we have something for everyone.

We’re Canada's Only Free-Admission CAZA/AZAC Accredited Zoo - Riverview Park and Zoo is a proud member of Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums - Aquariums et Zoos Accrédités du Canada (CAZA-AZAC), an organization that promotes the welfare of animals, and encourages the advancement and improvement of zoological parks, aquariums and related animal exhibits in Canada as humane agencies of recreation, education, conservation, and science. As such, we are held to stringent standards for all aspects of our operations, from animal care and facilities, education and conservation through to visitor safety.