Edmonton Valley Zoo

Edmonton Valley Zoo
One of the eight variations of the logo.
Entrance to the zoo
53°30′41″N 113°33′14″W / 53.51139°N 113.55389°W / 53.51139; -113.55389
SloganGet Closer
Date openedJuly 1, 1959
LocationEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Land area0.18 km2 (0.069 sq mi)
No. of animals>350 (2020)
No. of species100
Annual visitors~342,000
MembershipsCAZA, WAZA
DirectorGary Dewar
Public transit access  994  (summer only)
 ODT 
(to South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park station and West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre)
Websitewww.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/edmonton-valley-zoo

The Edmonton Valley Zoo (sometimes known simply as the Valley Zoo) is a zoo located in Edmonton, Alberta's river valley. The Edmonton Valley Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton and is open 364 days a year, closing only on Christmas. The zoo is currently accredited by Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums and is one of three accredited zoos in Alberta.