Kiwanis Ptbo Snack Bar

10/07/2023

Well, today was a sad day for the Kiwanis Ptbo Snack Bar as we closed up for the very last time. Yes, I said last time the snack bar is being torn down and not being replaced. We thank you all for visiting us when you came to the zoo. We will miss seeing all of you!!

08/30/2023

It is with great sadness that the staff of Riverview Park and Zoo announce the passing of our Capybara, Pablo. He will be greatly missed by our community.

The Park and Zoo would like to extend their gratitude for the public’s continuous support and appreciation of Pablo.
-CL

08/14/2023

Lost a wagon that our staff uses to take the garbage and recycling to the dumpsters. It was left at the dumpsters at the entrance to the water treatment plant. If you took it because you thought it was free please return it to the Kiwanis Ptbo Snack Bar

07/22/2023

07/18/2023

Who loves Capybara's? ... We definitely do! 💙

Capybara's are the largest rodents in the world and can even weigh as much as a human adult! They have many aquatic adaptions such as partially webbed feet and similar to a hippopotamus, they can keep their eyes, ears and nostrils above water when swimming. Capybara's can even hold their breath for up to 5 minutes!

Our Capybara, Pablo, is a favourite amongst visitors and likes to come out on especially warm days! ☀️

- SC

07/12/2023

Anyone know the difference between a Barbary Sheep's horn and a Caribous antler? ... Horn's are made out of keratin, the same material our fingernails and hair is made out off while antlers are made out of bone! Also, horn's do not fall off yearly, unlike antlers. Instead, a Barbary Sheep's horn will continue to grow throughout their lifetime!

Here at the zoo, we have 3 Barbary Sheep named Glenda, Brenda and Dominic! 💙

- SC

07/02/2023

Sniff sniff! 🦌

Ever wonder why our caribou sometimes don't have antlers when you come to visit? That's because their antlers fall of and regrow yearly! To help with the growth of their new antlers, caribou have a soft, velvety covering that contains blood vessels, skin and soft fur. This velvet allows nutrients and blood to flow into the newly forming bone underneath! Once the antlers are fully grown, caribou will scrape the velvet off using trees and rocks.

Make sure to come and say hello to Margaret and Marley! 💛

- SC

07/01/2023

Happy Canada Day from the staff and management of the Kiwanis Ptbo Snack Bar!

Today's Canada day specials buy 2 red(cherry) freezies get 1 white one free!

Popcorn 🍿 $2.75
Have a safe Canada Day 🇨🇦 with your family and friends

06/30/2023

Went to a Zoo with my Music Lovers group. So much fun!!
🐊🦤
We saw...Green alligators and Long necked geese...

06/11/2023

Happy from the collared peccaries here at the Riverview Park and Zoo! The peccaries are one of the newer additions to the RPZ family and these little guys find themselves right at home!

While they look like pigs, the collared peccary is not considered a pig but rather a relative of the pig. Our three peccaries are rescues that come to us all the way from Texas!

Photo credits: Michael Brown IG:

06/11/2023

We are excited to announce our line up for the 2023 Summer Concert Series at RPZ! ☀🎼

For more information about these events check out our website: https://www.riverviewparkandzoo.ca/en/plan-your-visit/gazebo---concerts-and-events.aspx

-CL