Riverview Park & Zoo Launches Return to Full Schedule; Creates Fundraising Campaign For New Train Next Year
/Riverview Park & Zoo is celebrating their grand opening on Saturday with a return of all amenities and services while launching a fundraising campaign to replace the miniature locomotive projected for next year on Friday.
Donors Anne and Ross Dobbins conducting the first train ride of the season. The miniature train ride was first established in 1974 with the support of James Hamilton. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Amenities include the Kiwanis snack bar and miniature train rides that are in full operation from Victoria Day Weekend until Labour Day weekend. The zoo is open from 8:30 a.m. to dusk daily.
The grand re-opening family-friendly event includes the following:
10:00 a.m. Zoo Yoga - with Salty Yoga
10:00 a.m. Snack Shack opens
10:00 a.m. Gift Shop Market opens
11:00 a.m. Storytime in the Park
1:00 p.m. Bird-Friendly Trail Walks
3:00 p.m. Concert in the Park: Steve Waters and Cartwright Boundary
Draw for a zoo Swag Basket and an exclusive family/group tour