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2024 Volunteer Program

Riverview Park and Zoo Our volunteers have been busy this summer! At Riverview Park and Zoo, we count on volunteers

DAYTRIPPING FEATURED

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2024 Conservation Exhibit Riverview Park and Zoo

Turtles, salamanders, and snakes, oh my! The 2024 Conservation Exhibit at the Riverview Park & Zoo aims to highlight the

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Sun Conure

Riverview Park and Zoo Sun conures are known for their bright colours, friendly demeanor, and intelligence! Also known as the

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Caribou Riverview Park and Zoo

As the seasons change, the appearance and behaviour of many animals changes along with it. Caribou, like the ones here

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Spotted Salamanders

To survive the cold winter months, animals use a variety of strategies. Some animals migrate great distances to reach warmer

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Eurasian Lynx

The shorter days and colder temperatures mean one thing for sure – winter is coming! With it comes the snow,

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Slender-Tailed Meerkat

Riverview Park & Zoo Say hello to the Riverview Park and Zoo mob of Slender-tailed Meerkats! Yes, a group of

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Dwarf Crocodiles – Riverview Park & Zoo

Two baby West African Dwarf crocodiles were recently hatched at the Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough. Two eggs hatched

Community FEATURED Outdoors Pets

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Critters Corner ~ Capybara

Riverview Park & Zoo’s Animal Spotlight Meet the largest rodent in the world, the Capybara. Resident of the Riverview Park

FEATURED Kids Latest Outdoors Pets

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Archerfish ~ Riverview Park & Zoo’s Animal Spotlight

Riverview Park and Zoo is home to a diverse group of animals including our archerfish. These aquatic animals, who have

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