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May 11, 2014 By Brooke 4 Comments

Visit The Calgary Zoo

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The Calgary Zoo


As awkward as it is to see yourself on video, I love watching this.  Watch for 1:55 where my child is acting like a lion.

We got the chance to visit a few local attractions last weekend as a family. Our second stop was the Calgary Zoo.  We have been to the zoo once before, although it was at Christmas time on one particularly freezing day.  We would hover at the exit of each building and bolt to the next one.  Needless to say, it was much more enjoyable this time.  The kids are a bit older, more excited to yell RILLA! when the gorilla comes up to the glass and smiles at them.  It was just such a fun day.

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This day was the first time the animals got to go outside since winter, and they were all very animated and excited. I have been to the Calgary zoo numerous times, and have never seen the hippos do much.  This time they were very active – doing back flips off the walls, spitting, swimming, and moving about.  It was great. We also were there while the zoo keeper was presenting, so it was educational and very geared to the school aged kids.  Jett loved it.

I would say the only hiccup to our day was the smells.  Jett freaked out about the stinky giraffes.  Last visit it was the gorillas, which didn’t bother him this time, but where there is warmth there are smells.  It took a bribe and an imaginary “stinky go away” chocolate to get him to calm down about it.  Surprise!  He was happy after that.

 

MY TIPS TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR CALGARY ZOO EXPERIENCE:

  • Visit the penguins first thing – it can get busy in there.
  • Pack snacks for yourself and kids.  Especially water. And chocolate.
  • Prepare for stinky smells.  Bribes may be needed.
  • Plan on lots of walking. Strollers can be helpful.

Regular admission rates:

Adult: $23
Seniors (60+): $21
Child (3-15): $16
Under two: free
Tickets for the Calgary Zoo are available for purchase online and on location.

Location:

1300 Zoo Rd. N.E.  Calgary, AB
403-232-9300
800-588-9993
403-237-7582

 

For other great places to visit in Calgary, check out more of my Calgary posts HERE, especially the Science Center!

Signature Brooke

Disclosure: I am part of the Calgary Hotel Association Blogger Campaign and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this campaign.  The opinions on this blog are my own.

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Filed Under: Calgary - Local Love, Travel, Tourism, Family Fun Tagged With: activities in calgary, calgary, family fun in calgary

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  1. Misty says

    May 15, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    Cute video of your family, Brooke!

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    • Brooke says

      May 16, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Thanks Misty!

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  2. Kyla @ Mommy's Weird says

    May 17, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    My kids LOVE that place. Cannot wait for our next visit and we are going to hit up SPARK too!!!

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  3. Paula Schuck says

    February 14, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    You have a beautiful family Brooke! Loved watching this video. It makes me wish I was closer so I could come visit the Calgary zoo.

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