The Zoo Island at the Calgary Zoo – Destination Africa, Eurasia and the Conservatory

Calgary Zoo

The Zoo Island is split up into roughly 3 areas: Destination Africa, Eurasia and the Conservatory. If you are planning on seeing the tigers which is at the furthest point from the bridge, it can be a good strategy to start there and then work your way backwards. Destination Africa In the African Savannah building … Read more

Annual Pass Christmas Gift Guide for Calgary Families – Calgary Attractions

Annual Pass Gift Guide - Calgary, Alberta - Attractions - calgaryplaygroundreview.com

Looking for a Christmas gift or trying to decide which annual pass is worth it this year for your family? Here’s all the information you need about annual passes to Calgary attractions this year (2015). 1. Calgary Zoo Location:  1300 Zoo Road NEParking: $8 per day. Included with Engage and Inspire level memberships.Open Season: All … Read more

Visiting the Calgary Zoo

Calgary Zoo

Location                    http://calgaryzoo.ca/Address: 1300 Zoo Road NE Annual Passes: 3 levels of membership are availableParking: $10 per day. Included with Engage and Inspire level memberships. Food Services: Over the winter only the Kitamba Cafe/Kitamba Java and Penguin Cafe are open, you can also pack a picnic lunch and eat it inside. … Read more

Fort Calgary Interpretive Centre and Sunday Brunch

Fort Calgary

Location:     http://www.fortcalgary.com/750 – 9 Avenue SE Gordie’s review (6 years old): I liked brunch the best.Nicky’s review (3 years old): I liked the pink hat and the red hat.Robbie’s review (9 months old): Lots of things to look at. Easy to get around in a stroller or baby carrier. Day Pass Cost: Adults $12, Youth (7-17) … Read more

Calgary Farmyard Review (Calgary Corn Maze)

Calgary Corn Maze

Everything you need to know before you visit Calgary Farmyard in Calgary, Alberta. Location:  284022 Township Road 224, Rockyview, Alberta (just South East of Calgary)       https://www.calgaryfarmyard.com/ Parking: free parking lot Gordie’s review (6 years old): “The cow train!”Nicky’s review (3 years old): “I liked the rat rollers.Robbie’s review (8 months old): Enjoyed being … Read more

Visiting Heritage Park – All you need to know

Location     http://www.heritagepark.ca/Address: 1900 Heritage Drive S.W. Gordie’s Review (6 years old): “What was the best part?”  “Riding on the Steam Engine!”Nicky’s Review (3 years old): “I like the boat swings” Season: The historical village is open from Mid-May until early October. Gasoline Alley is open year round. Day Pass Cost: Adult – $26.25, Child (3-6) … Read more