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What's On: Riverview Park and Zoo

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Activity: Riverview Park and Zoo presents "Meet The Keeper" beginning at 1 p.m. at Riverview Park and Zoo (Water St. at Carnegie Ave., Peterborough, K9J 6Z5). Meet one of Riverview's Zoo Keepers each weekday in the summer! Learn about our snakes, tortoises, lemurs, bobcats and meerkats and what you can do to help with animal conservation. A different animal is featured each day of the week. Mondays and Fridays: Reptiles (meet at the barn); Tuesdays: Lemur (meet at Lemur exhibit); Wednesdays: Bobcat (meet at Bobcat exhibit); Thursdays: agouti (meet at back of Primate Building). For more information call (705) 745-6866.

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Activity: Riverview Park and Zoo presents "Otter Feeding" beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Riverview Park and Zoo (Water St. at Carnegie Ave., Peterborough, K9J 6Z5). It's Otter feeding time! Come to the River Otter exhibit seven days a week. Meet a Riverview Park and Zoo keeper who will feed "Splish" and "Splash" (our two North American River Otters) their favourite afternoon snack, while answering your questions about the animals. This is a great opportunity to see the otters in action, swimming and playing in their exhibit. Bring your camera. For more information call (705) 745-6866.

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Activity: Riverview Park and Zoo presents "Feline Feeding Time" beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Riverview Park and Zoo (Water St. at Carnegie Ave., Peterborough, K9J 6Z5). Meet at the cat exhibits every evening, seven days a week, to watch as our animal care staff feed bones and treats to our Cougar, Servals, and Bobcat. This is a great chance to see our sometimes elusive cats in action as they emerge for their evening snack. For more information call (705) 745-6866.

May 2012

Saturday, May 19 - Monday, September 3

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Family: Riverview Park & Zoo presents Miniature Train Rides from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Riverview Park and Zoo (Water St. at Carnegie Ave., Peterborough, K9J 6Z5). For the young at heart, take an exciting ride on the miniature railroad. The train is pulled by an iron horse replica of an 1860 locomotive and winds its way across the dam over the Otonabee river. The train operates from May 19 (opening of the Victoria Day weekend) to Labour Day weekend, weather permitting. Tickets are $2 (free for children under 2 years of age). For more information visit http://www.peterboroughutilities.ca/Park_and_Zoo.htm.

Wednesday, May 23 & Thursday, May 24

Education: Riverview Park and Zoo hosts the 11th Annual Peterborough Children's Water Festival at Riverview Park and Zoo (Water St. at Carnegie Ave., Peterborough, K9J 6Z5). The Peterborough Children's Water Festival (PCWF) is a community event held at the Riverview Park and Zoo. Through interactive activity centres, students in grades 2 to 5 learn the importance of our most valuable resource: water. Indirectly, adults and high school volunteers are also exposed to messages of water protection and conservation for future generations and environmental health. The festival revolves around a variety of stimulating and fun activities supported by the expertise of educators, water quality and quantity specialists, community volunteers, conservation groups, industry and government. For more information contact Alix Taylor at 705-745-3238 or or visit www.pcwf.net.

How to get to the Peterborough Zoo

At KN, one of the most frequent requests from out of town visitors is how to get to the Peterborough Zoo. We've compiled the information below and see the link to their web site and map.

Riverview Park and Zoo is a unique, recreational 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 have attracted over a quarter of a million visitors a year.

And no wonder - the zoo features 27 exhibits, with over 48 species, including Yak, Camel, Wallaby, Emu, Macaw, Squirrel Monkey, Cougar, Plated Lizard, Meerkat and more!

The park covers 55.5 acres and is 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 the Riverview Park and Zoo has something for everyone.

For more information including, address and phone number visit the zoo page of the P.U.C.

Please see this Peterborough Utilities Commission map for zoo location.

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