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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

Located on St. George's Island in the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta, this zoo opened in 1929. It houses over 4,000 animals across more than 100 species and is Canada's most-visited zoo. Internationally recognized for its species-recovery science, it stands among the country's leading institutions for endangered-species conservation.

Opened
1929 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 97 years of history

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Exterior of Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo basic information
TypeZoo
LocationCanadaCalgary
Opened1929 Source
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When did the Calgary Zoo open?
It opened on January 9, 1929. Its operator, the Calgary Zoological Society, is Alberta's oldest registered charity. Source
How many animals does the zoo keep?
It houses more than 4,000 animals representing over 100 species, and it is Canada's most-visited zoo. Source
Learn More About This Facility’s Animals 350 species

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