Calgary Zoo - Calgary, Alberta
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wildwoodke
N 51° 02.801 W 114° 01.567
11U E 708447 N 5659224
The Calgary Zoo is located slightly east of the city's downtown and is easily accessible via Calgary's C-Train light rail system.
Waymark Code: WM1E9J
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 04/18/2007
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Over its 76 year history, the Calgary Zoo has experienced a lot of change. Like most North American zoos, it has evolved from a simple menagerie whose role was solely to display animals, into a conservation centre that inspires and educates people about wildlife, ecosystems and the importance of taking personal action to protect species and spaces.
In 2005, the Zoo advanced its part in the lives of visitors, with milestones and achievements on several fronts including:
• Visitation of more than 1.1 million
• Best Zoolights in the event’s history with more than 136,384 visitors taking part during the Christmas season
• Continued evolution of the animal collection including the addition of African wild dogs, a male giraffe, a female red panda and more
• Strong and vibrant education programs serving more than 371,000 people
• A growing seniors’ program
• Continued strength in conservation outreach and conservation research initiatives
As of 2006, it is home to 1001 animals (does not include individual fishes or insects) and 290 different species.
It is the second largest zoo in Canada. The Calgary Zoo's facilities are considered to be world-class. The featured animal exhibits are organized by geographic region in large, realistic, and natural enclosures. A botanical gardens and a prehistoric park are also featured.
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