Attractions & Activities

Riverview Park & Zoo

1300 Water St, Peterborough, ON K9J 7G4, Canada

● Data checked · July 2026

A small red and white boat moves through a lock on a wide river, surrounded by trees and stone walls, with a small building nearby.

At a Glance

What Riverview Park & Zoo Offers

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Services / Offerings

Zoo animal exhibits (40+ species)
Miniature train ride (seasonal)
Splash pad
Accessible playground
Educational programs
Summer concerts
Animal adoption program
Volunteering opportunities
Community fundraising events
Animal welfare and care programs

✓Service AreaCity of Peterborough, Ontario

—Seasonal OperationNo

✓Season DetailsOpen year-round; miniature train ride operates daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through to the end of the Labour Day long weekend in September

✓Years in Businesssince 1933

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Attraction Type

zoo
park
playground
train ride
splash pad

✓Indoor / Outdoorboth

✓Family-OrientedYes

✓Admissionfree

About

Riverview Park and Zoo is a municipal facility operated by the City of Peterborough, located at 1300 Water St. N. in Peterborough, Ontario. Established in 1933, it is Canada's only free CAZA-accredited zoo and features over 40 animal species. The facility is open year-round at no charge to visitors. The park offers a range of features including zoo animal exhibits, a miniature train ride (seasonal), a splash pad, a playground, and an accessible swing. Educational programs, summer concerts, and community fundraising events are also held on the grounds.

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Contact

Web

riverviewparkandzoo.ca

Address

1300 Water St, Peterborough, ON K9J 7G4, Canada

On The Chart

44.3433922

-78.3092434

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