{"id":2824,"date":"2021-01-25T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T15:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/?p=2824"},"modified":"2021-01-25T15:06:23","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T22:06:23","slug":"edmonton-valley-zoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/edmonton-valley-zoo\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Closer at the Edmonton Valley Zoo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- google_ad_client = \"ca-pub-8146897205204231\"; \/* halfbanner *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1759401929\"; google_ad_width = 234; google_ad_height = 60; \/\/--><\/p>\n<p>The Edmonton Valley Zoo, located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River is home to more than 350 animals. Open year round (except Christmas Day) it is a great place to see wildlife up close and learn about conservation and stewardship. Kids can also enjoy rides including the miniature train, paddle boats on the pond, or the merry-go-round! Check the zoo&#8217;s current schedule for daily animal talks, and while you&#8217;re there, keep an eye out for Lucy the Elephant &#8211; you may just catch her heading out for a walk!<\/p>\n<h2>Edmonton Valley Zoo:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>13315 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Edmonton+Valley+Zoo\/@53.5109055,-113.5557524,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x53a0224fd23fffff:0xa7d343e6f63d3254!8m2!3d53.5109055!4d-113.5535637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map<\/a>)<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong> 311 (inside Edmonton) 780-442-5311 (outside Edmonton)<br \/>\n<strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.valleyzoo.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.valleyzoo.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Edmonton Valley Zoo, located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River is home to more than 350 animals. 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