Zoo prices: Comparisons:
Assiniboine Park Zoo
Located in Winnipeg, the zoo is 32 hectares (80 acres) and hosts 1,193 animals from 271 species.
Adults (18-59): Current: $10.24; July 2014: $18.50; August 2013: $8.10
Seniors (60 years +): Current: $8.24; July 2014: $14.81; August 2013: $6.10
Youth (13-17 years): Current: $8.24; July 2014: $14.81; August 2013: $6.10
Children (2-12 years): Current: $6.62; July 2014: $10; August 2013: $5.24
Under 2: Free
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Granby Zoo
Located near Granby, Que., near Montreal, which has a population of around 63,433. The zoo is around 40 hectares (100 acres) and features 1,000 animals from 200 species.
Adult and youth (13-64): $35.95
Seniors (65+): $27.95
Children: (3-12) $23.45
Toddler: (2) $10.95
Infant (under 2): Free
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Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo is in Toronto, which boasts a population of 2.615 million. The zoo has more than 5,000 animals from 500 species. The facility spans 287 hectares (710 acres). Prices include taxes.
General Admission (13-64): $28 (May 1-Oct. 31); $23 (Nov. 1-April 30)
Senior (65+): $23, $18
Child (3-12): $18, $14
Infant (under 2): free
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Bowmanville Zoo
Bowmanville Zoo is located in Bowmanville, Ont., which is about 60 kilometres east of Toronto. Bowmanville has a population of 10,000 people. The zoo is 22 hectares (55 acres) and is home to hundreds of animals. Prices include taxes.
Adults (19+): $23
Seniors (65+): $19
Youth (13-18): $19
Children (3-12): $17
Under 3: Free
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Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park
Located in Calgary, the Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park boasts 1,100 animals spanning 289 species. The zoo is 48 hectares (120 acres) and was badly damaged during the 2013 flood. Calgary is home to around 1.097 million people.
General admission (13-59): $23
Senior (60+): $21
Child (3-15): $15
Infant (2 and under): Free
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Edmonton Valley Zoo
The Edmonton Valley Zoo is in Edmonton, which is home to 817,498 people. The zoo is home to 350 animals and is 48 hectares (120 acres) large. These are the 2013 summer admission rates; rates are lower in winter.
Adult (18-64): $13.25
Senior (65+): $11
Youth (13-17): $11
Child (2-12): $8
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Greater Vancouver Zoo
Located near Vancouver, which has a population of 603,502. The zoo is 48 hectares (120 acres) and is home to 500 different animals from 140 different species. Prices include GST.
Adult (16-64): $24
Senior (65+): $18
Student (16+): $22
Child (3-15): $18
2 and under: Free
Please note # of animals in care at facility
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