Welcome to the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo

          National Historic Site

              Botanical Gardens

                     Zoological Gardens

                           National Migratory Bird Sanctuary


The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is open year round.
1903 Forestry Farm Park Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.  S7S 1G9

   Kinsmen Express Zoo Train People Mover

 

2009 Hours of operation

 Zoo

May 1 - September 6                      9:00 a.m. to  8:30 p.m.

September 7 - April 30                    10:00 a.m. to  4:00 p.m.

Park

May 1 to September 3                  7:30 a.m. to  9:00 p.m.

September 4 – September 30         7:30 a.m. to  7:00 p.m.

October 1 - April 14                      7:30 a.m. to  5:00 p.m.

April 15 - April 30                         7:30 a.m. to  7:00 p.m.

Paws Inn Concession and Gift Shop

April 1 – April 30                 10:00 a.m. to  4:00 p.m.

May 1 - September 6          9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

September 7 – October 31   10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed in winter.  (November 1 to March 31) Call 934-1107 for off-season gift shopping.

ATM on site during summer months.

Firewood and Fishing Permits can be purchased at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park Entrance Booth.

Stroller and Wagon rentals available at Paws Inn.

 

2009 Admission Rates

Forestry Farm Park National Historic Site

Park Toll Booth $2.00 per vehicle (May 1 to September 6).  Bicycles and Pedestrians no charge.
(No pets are allowed in the Forestry Farm Park & Zoo)

Zoo 

Adults (19 years and older)            $7.90

Youth (6 - 18 years)                    $4.75

Preschool (under 6 years)              Free

Family                                        $15.80

Group rates $0.50 off regular admission.

Prices include GST.  Prices subject to change

Note: Only cash or cheque can be used for admission.
There is an ATM in Paws Inn Concession and Gift Shop.

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo
is open in the winter.

Admission is free in the winter. (November 1 to March 31)

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Saskatoon.
for more information call 975-3382 or visit www.saskatoon.ca and click on "S" for Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo.

The facility operates in co-operation with several volunteer organizations:

The Saskatoon Zoo Society (975-3395)

www.saskatoonzoosociety.ca

The Friends of the Forestry Farm House

www.fffh.ca

The Saskatchewan Perennial Society
call 652-1483 or 975-8387
www14.brinkster.com/saskperrennial/

The Saskatoon Zoo Foundation
975-2241

www.saskatoonzoofoundation.ca

 

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Kinsmen Express Zoo Train People Mover

Have you ever wondered why the park is called the “Forestry Farm”?  Did you know the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park in a National Historic Site?  Now the Kinsmen Express Zoo Train is offering Heritage Tours of the Forestry Farm Park.  All Kinsmen Express tours depart from the Train Station located north of the Wolf Enclosure.  Check out the schedule below for departure dates and times. 

 

The Kinsmen Express is free with regular zoo admission.

 

The Kinsmen Express has its own sound system and is driven by a trained Tour Guide.

The Peoplemover is also wheelchair accessible... everyone is welcome to ride the Kinsmen Express.

 

The Kinsmen Express is open May 1 to September 30

 

ZOO TOURS

During your next visit to the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo, take a guided tour on the Kinsmen Express Peoplemover. Fun for children and seniors alike, the Kinsmen Express is a comfortable and exciting way to view and learn about our magnificent animals and exciting history.

 

May:     12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. weekends only

June:    10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. every day

July:     10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. week days

            10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. weekends

Aug:     10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. week days

            10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. weekends

Sept:    12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. weekends only

 

 

HERITAGE TOURS

Next stop...the heritage tour. Learn what vital role the Sutherland Forest Nursery Station played towards the settlement and development of the Prairies.

 

May:     2:00 p.m. weekends only

June:    12:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. week days

            11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. weekends

July:     11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Aug:     11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Sept:    2:00 p.m. weekends only

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