Edmonton Valley Zoo

We had such a fantastic time exploring the zoo—it’s a perfect blend of fun and education for all ages. The exhibits are thoughtfully designed, and it's clear that the animals are treated with a lot of care and respect. We especially loved learning about the different species and the conservation efforts in place. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making the whole experience even more enjoyable.

We're from out of the province so didn't know what to expect. We went on a sunny Sunday afternoon around 1 PM. There was lots of parking still and no lineups. The zoo was clean and spacious. The layout is well done, and our family had a great time. The staff we interacted with were pleasant and knowledgeable. We rode the little train which was a highlight for our kiddo.

One of the most well kept zoos around. Extremely knowledgeable staff. We enjoyed strolling around and exploring animals across the world. A great place for kids to explore and learn more about animals.

This zoo is amazing. Beautiful animals, lovely landscape. All the animals were active and excited to see us. Would definitely recommend this for families or anyone who just enjoys the beauty of animals.

I went with my client who is in a wheelchair. We found at times it was difficult to manoeuvre around the zoo, it’s not the best for wheel chair accessibility, due to some hilly areas and bumps going in and out of the buildings. The disabled washroom/toilet going into the building with the cafe attached, within the entranceway to the zoo, can be hard to navigate. The door to the disabled washroom is what makes it awkward; there is not a press or a wave button to open or close it, it has a handle with instructions written in marker on the door and the door is also heavy and hard to pull and push open when entering or leaving it. Also, quite a few of the animal enclosures were under construction or closed (although this may have been due to the time of year we went…we went the 3rd week in September). However, my client was happy enough to see the animals that were available to view, including Lucy the elephant who was out for a walk around the grounds. It is affordable enough to get in and does have a nice little cafe and area to sit and have a drink or some food. Noticed that there were quite a few places throughout zoo to sit (benches and picnic tables) if you needed to make use of them.

We went on a Friday morning before it got too hot and busy. There wasn't a line for tickets. The only animal we didn't get to see was the crocodile. The staff were super friendly and informative, very happy to answer all our curiosities. Lots of great gifts at the gift shop for any animal-enthusiast. It was a great morning and the kids enjoyed it! Most areas are wagon/stroller friendly!

A nice place to visit especially with kids right in the heart of the city. Staff are very friendly and you can tell a lot of care goes into the animals and the upkeep of the facility. Luckily we were able to see most of the animals even thought it was pretty hot outside. I would recommend coming on a cooler day or in the fall which is what we’ll do next time. We felt pretty rushed but that’s only due to the weather. Food and souvenirs are expensive so pack a lunch if you’re concerned about that. All in all we had a good time and will return next time we’re in the area 😊

I visited the zoo for the first time. It’s a great place for an outing with family and friends. Most of the animals were out of sight in-shades that’s probably because of the hot weather. I recommend to visit on a cooler day. Some of the animals were off limits and had no access to. You can buy snacks inside like mini doughnuts or ice cream etc. overall a great experience not so busy as compare to Calgary zoo.

We had such a fantastic time exploring the zoo—it’s a perfect blend of fun and education for all ages. The exhibits are thoughtfully designed, and it's clear that the animals are treated with a lot of care and respect. We especially loved learning about the different species and the conservation efforts in place. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making the whole experience even more enjoyable.

We're from out of the province so didn't know what to expect. We went on a sunny Sunday afternoon around 1 PM. There was lots of parking still and no lineups. The zoo was clean and spacious. The layout is well done, and our family had a great time. The staff we interacted with were pleasant and knowledgeable. We rode the little train which was a highlight for our kiddo.

One of the most well kept zoos around. Extremely knowledgeable staff. We enjoyed strolling around and exploring animals across the world. A great place for kids to explore and learn more about animals.

This zoo is amazing. Beautiful animals, lovely landscape. All the animals were active and excited to see us. Would definitely recommend this for families or anyone who just enjoys the beauty of animals.

I went with my client who is in a wheelchair. We found at times it was difficult to manoeuvre around the zoo, it’s not the best for wheel chair accessibility, due to some hilly areas and bumps going in and out of the buildings. The disabled washroom/toilet going into the building with the cafe attached, within the entranceway to the zoo, can be hard to navigate. The door to the disabled washroom is what makes it awkward; there is not a press or a wave button to open or close it, it has a handle with instructions written in marker on the door and the door is also heavy and hard to pull and push open when entering or leaving it. Also, quite a few of the animal enclosures were under construction or closed (although this may have been due to the time of year we went…we went the 3rd week in September). However, my client was happy enough to see the animals that were available to view, including Lucy the elephant who was out for a walk around the grounds. It is affordable enough to get in and does have a nice little cafe and area to sit and have a drink or some food. Noticed that there were quite a few places throughout zoo to sit (benches and picnic tables) if you needed to make use of them.

We went on a Friday morning before it got too hot and busy. There wasn't a line for tickets. The only animal we didn't get to see was the crocodile. The staff were super friendly and informative, very happy to answer all our curiosities. Lots of great gifts at the gift shop for any animal-enthusiast. It was a great morning and the kids enjoyed it! Most areas are wagon/stroller friendly!

A nice place to visit especially with kids right in the heart of the city. Staff are very friendly and you can tell a lot of care goes into the animals and the upkeep of the facility. Luckily we were able to see most of the animals even thought it was pretty hot outside. I would recommend coming on a cooler day or in the fall which is what we’ll do next time. We felt pretty rushed but that’s only due to the weather. Food and souvenirs are expensive so pack a lunch if you’re concerned about that. All in all we had a good time and will return next time we’re in the area 😊

I visited the zoo for the first time. It’s a great place for an outing with family and friends. Most of the animals were out of sight in-shades that’s probably because of the hot weather. I recommend to visit on a cooler day. Some of the animals were off limits and had no access to. You can buy snacks inside like mini doughnuts or ice cream etc. overall a great experience not so busy as compare to Calgary zoo.