Edmonton Valley Zoo
Nestled on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, the Edmonton Valley Zoo is a small and intimate zoo that provides authentic and engaging animal experiences.
Edmonton City Council recently approved $50 million in capital funding to support the important work of the zoo. The funding will allow the City to move forward and begin to create a vibrant new zoo with improved habitats, better opportunities for guests to closely interact with animals, and state-of the-art research and education facilities
The Edmonton Valley Zoo is home to over 350 animals, with a full range of species from different climates and habitats — all here for you to discover, learn about and appreciate.
One of Edmonton's premier attractions, the Park represents four distinct time periods, exploring Edmonton's development from a fur trade post in the vast Northwest, to a booming metropolitan centre after the First World War. The park features over 75 structures many of which are the originals. Costumed interpreters operate the site and live the way of the past. Exploring each building, each room, and talking to the 'inhabitants' makes for an extremely enjoyable recreational visit. This attraction can be viewed in a few
hours or may take many return visits to appreciate the sense of the past.
Free steam engine train rides from the park entrance to the Fort as well as free streetcar rides down 1905 and 1920 streets. Period rides such as wagon, stagecoach, pony and buggy are a big hit with everyone on 1885 stret and can be enjoyed for a nominal fee.
The park is open to the public daily from the May long week-end to Labor Day and is located on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River just below the Quesnell Bridge in west Edmonton.
One of Edmonton’s most iconic structures, the Muttart Conservatory offers a year-round escape into the beauty of the world’s plant life.
Vibrant, colourful, tranquil and inspirational, the pyramids’ display gardens are a welcome oasis for all.
Designed by award-winning Canadian architect Peter Hemingway, the Muttart Conservatory officially opened in September 1976. The Muttart Foundation donated half of the Conservatory's original $2 million construction cost. The City of Edmonton and the Province of Alberta provided the balance of funding.
The Muttart Conservatory sits south of the river off James MacDonald Bridge. Each of the four pyramids holds a different climate region and corresponding foliage. It's an interesting place to wander about, especially for gardeners, plant fans and those in the mood for something low-key.
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