GREAT CANADIAN ZOOS


This is one of my favorite places to visit with the kids. I love going to the zoo.

We are planning to visit a number of Canadian Zoos this summer. Here are all the Zoos we have found in Canada:

* African Lion Safari - Ontario safari park that aims to display and propagate animals in a safe, entertaining, and educational environment.
* Bowmanville Zoo - Canada's oldest zoological park and home to several animal movie stars.
* Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park - Located just minutes from downtown Calgary, accessible by road and transit. Open 365 days of the year.
* Granby Zoo - Devoted to the protection and reproduction of animal species, within a scientific framework and an environment respectful of the species' needs.
* Jungle Cat World - Zoo featuring lions and Siberian tigers.
* Metro Toronto Zoo - Over 5,000 animals displayed in a zoological park complete with ponds, waterfalls, and floral displays. Site provides information about their conservation efforts, camps and programs, special events, adn job opportunities.
* Papanack Park Zoo - Family operated facility open to the public; home of white lion cubs.
* Saskatoon Zoo - Dedicated to the education and promotion of animal life. Features interactive map, programs at the zoo, and more.

Our trip to the Edmonton Valley Zoo. We took well over 200 pics...here are some of the best!

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Surprise! Surprise!
We're going to the Valley Zoo
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Even Baby Sophie is Excited
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The kids spot the sign first!
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Shoes and socks
all accounted for.
We're ready to go
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We stop at the gate for a quick Picture. Guess who's got the camera
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We're inside and the first attraction is guinee pigs...what the?
Baby Sophie is fascinated!
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Across the bridge we go...
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Over the bridge on that boat, it's G$ and Aka.
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This kid is full of smiles.
There's one now.
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Another great lookin shot! That's a cookaburra you can barely see in the cage
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Closed for painting.
Dag gone it!
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The envy of wild Turtles everywhere. Is that a ball. Get that ball boy!
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Showing my little monkey another little monkey
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Brown and White Zebra.
Who would of thunk?
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Ok Ok Ok we'll go ride the ponies! Ohh Noo! I'm rinding a horse!
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Lap #1, Hey this is kinda fun!
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My brave little guy
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Little Twotwo on the pony!
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There's my big girl. Still sad we're not at the petting zoo yet
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Hangin on tight
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Ok ready for the petting zoo
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Hi mommy!
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The elephant out for a walk. What the...?
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You think those three guys could take the elephant down if...?
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I think this camels been dead for a while now, or it's 90yrs old, Pretty hurtin
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One quick pic before we go into the petting zoo
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Stopeed for a potty break and picture
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Yeah the petting Zoo.
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I swear these animals must be drugged to tolerate all the kids running around
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Checkin out the empty shed
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Haaaaalo there goat
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Another great shot of Baby Sophie
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Just toss him in the back!
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Another lap boys?
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Slow going but paddle boats are loads of fun...
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. Time to hide!
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Payphone out of order!
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It's all over! This is the end folks.
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Take em home Matty!
...but first, Ice Cream!