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| - Everyone who I asked about Calgary recommended that I go to the zoo, and I enjoy looking at lazy animals as much as the next person, so to the zoo I went. Coming from Washington, DC, where most attractions and museums are free, I was skeptical about the $16 entrance fee, but it was well worth it. The Calgary Zoo has its fare share of big and exotic animals, like Bactrian camels, snow leopards, giraffes, and elephants, and they were ALL out and about on the day I went. Even the red panda! And everyone knows that all red pandas do is sleep.
The grounds are extensive, but certainly doable in one afternoon, if you skip the gardens and Prehistoric Park. As an East Coast American, I thoroughly enjoyed the Canadian Wilds exhibit, since the only "wildlife" I ever see are squirrels and pigeons. However, this one exhibit is gigantic and dwarfs the other sections of the zoo; there could be a little more variety in the non-native species. The zoo does do a good job with its presentation, though, making for quite an enjoyable way to while away the time.
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