Riverview Park & Zoo

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The Riverview Park & Zoo is a park and zoo located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1933 by Ross Dobbin, general manager of the Peterborough Utilities Commission. In 1968, the commission took over its operations. The zoo was accredited in 1985 and remains the only free admission accredited zoo in Canada. Parking is also free. It is funded through Peterborough Utilities Commission revenue and public donations. In addition to its animal exhibits, the zoo features a miniature train ride, a F-86 Sabre fighter aircraft on display, playgrounds, picnic areas and a disc golf course.[https://www.riverviewparkandzoo.ca/en/about-us/history.aspx#2009 Riverview Park and Zoo: History]". riverviewparkandzoo.ca. PTBO Canada. Retrieved April 17, 2024

Animals at the zoo

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The first animals to be displayed at the zoo were two alligators, gifted to Ross Dobbin at a conference."[https://www.riverviewparkandzoo.ca/en/zoo/animals.aspx Riverview Park and Zoo: List of Animals]". riverviewparkandzoo.ca. PTBO Canada. Retrieved April 17, 2024

The animals currently housed at the zoo include:

Reptiles
African dwarf crocodile
African plated lizard
African spurred tortoise
Ball python
Box turtle
Burmese python
Boa constrictor
Sulawesi forest turtle"[https://www.ptbocanada.com/journal/2016/11/14/a-sulawesi-forest-turtle-hatched-at-riverview-park-zoo A Sulawesi Forest Turtle Hatched At Riverview Park & Zoo]". 11-14-2016. ptbocanada.com. PTBO Canada. Retrieved March 1, 2020.The Peterborough Examiner. "[https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news-story/8209912-endangered-species-turtle-born-at-riverview-park-and-zoo/ Endangered species turtle born at Riverview Park and Zoo]".
Yellow-footed tortoise

Attractions

References

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{{cite web|url=http://www.caza.ca/en/membership_and_services/membership_directory/accredited_members/index.php|title=Members' Directory, Accredited Institution|work=caza.ca|publisher=Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums|accessdate=24 April 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130112092254/http://www.caza.ca/en/membership_and_services/membership_directory/accredited_members/index.php|archivedate=12 January 2013}}

{{cite web|url=http://www.peterboroughutilities.ca/Park_and_Zoo/Features_and_Attractions.htm|title=Features and Attractions|work=peterboroughutilities.ca|publisher=Peterborough Utilities Group|accessdate=27 April 2010}}

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External links

{{Official website|https://www.riverviewparkandzoo.ca/en/index.aspx}}

Category:Zoos in Ontario

Category:Culture of Peterborough, Ontario

Category:Buildings and structures in Peterborough, Ontario

Category:Tourist attractions in Peterborough County