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Winter is a great time to visit the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Zoo).

Beginning November 1, 2026, the Zoo will introduce winter admission rates. Admission revenue helps support the year-round care of Zoo animals, including nutritious diets, enriching habitats, veterinary care and the work of dedicated animal-care specialists.

Visitors can experience how Arctic wolves, Canada lynx and bison adapt to Saskatchewan’s colder weather, then warm up in the Zoo’s indoor spaces. The Small Mammal House is home to ring-tailed lemurs, meerkats, Goeldi’s monkeys and African crested porcupines. Stop by the Dingo Den to see Maple and Euci, then explore the Affinity Learning Centre, featuring poison dart frogs, Gila monsters, axolotls and more.

Daily winter admission rates effective, November 1, 2026:

• Children (Under 6) – Free
• Youth (6-18) - $4.25
• Adult (19+) - $7
• Family* - $14

All rates include applicable GST and PST.

*Family is defined as a group up to seven individuals with a maximum of two adults.

Limited-Time Zoo Season Pass Offer

Make the most of winter visits with a Zoo Season Pass.

Purchase a new Zoo Season Pass between November 1 and December 31, 2026, and use it right away to enjoy Zoo admission through December 31, 2027.

Current Passholders: Renew Early and Choose a Perk

Current Zoo Season Pass holders who renew at the Zoo by December 31, 2026, can renew at the 2026 rate and choose one renewal perk.

• Family Pass: a $30 Zoo Gift Shop credit or one Family Courtesy Pass
• Adult Pass: a $15 Zoo Gift Shop credit or one Adult Courtesy Pass
• Youth Pass: a $10 Zoo Gift Shop credit or one Youth Courtesy Pass

Zoo Gift Shop credits must be used on the day of renewal. Courtesy Passes are valid through December 31, 2027. Visit saskatoon.ca/zooseasonpass for full renewal offer details and conditions.

2026 Zoo Season Pass Rates

• Children (Under 6) – Always free!
• Youth (6-18) - $42
• Adult (19+) - $70
• Family - $140

The Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Plan your winter visit at saskatoon.ca/zoo.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN AND CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE H S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Road paving)
Start: October 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 6:00 p.m.

20TH ST E WB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE S TO IDYLWYLD DR S
(Manhole maintenance)
Start: October 28, 8:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

LENORE DR EB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT REDBERRY RD
(Underground maintenance)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 1:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR NB TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS FROM TAYLOR ST E TO AVONDALE RD
(Water main work)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT GROSVENOR AVE
(Streetlight maintenance)
Four-way stop in effect
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR S TO WILSON CRES
(Manhole work)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT WILDWOOD GOLF COURSE
(Landscaping)
Start: October 28, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 3:00 p.m.

25TH STREET E RESTRICTIONS

25TH ST E CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main work)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Start: October 19, 9:00 a.m. End: November 4, 4:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

8TH ST E EB LEFT TURN AND MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ACADIA DR
(Drilling)
This closure will be set up daily from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Start: October 26, 7:30 p.m. End: October 29, 6:00 a.m.

ACADIA DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO HIGHLANDS CRES
(Drilling)
This closure will be set up daily from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Start: October 26, 7:30 p.m. End: October 29, 6:00 a.m.

8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Drilling)
This closure will be set up daily from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Start: October 26, 7:30 p.m. End: October 29, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

DIEFENBAKER DR EB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Road work)
Start: October 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO EIDEM LINK
(SL&P work)
Start: October 27, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR CLOSED FROM ACADIA PL TO DALHOUSIE CRES
(Traffic calming)
Start: October 20, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM RESEARCH DR TO INNOVATION BLVD
(Link construction)
Start: October 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 EB & WB SPEED REDUCTION AT BOYCHUK DR OVERPASS
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: October 27, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS FROM CLARENCE AVE TO CUMBERLAND AVENUE  
(Link Construction)  
Two-way traffic with one lane in each direction to be maintained in the EB lanes. Wiggins Ave open for WB to NB and SB to WB right turns only. 
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 7:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD CLOSED AT 72ND ST E
(Pipeline work)
Start: July 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

71ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO WAKOOMA ST 
(Median upgrade) 
Start: August 7, 10:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 2, 5:00 p.m.

FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD WB LANES CLOSED AT ORBAN WAY
(Construction)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: November 2, 6:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main replacement)
Start: October 22, 8:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

5TH AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

VICTORIA AVE CLOSED AT 1ST ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 1, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 4:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO FEDORUK DR
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.

FEDORUK DR EB LANES CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: November 7, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: November 7, 6:00 p.m.

VICTORIA AVE NB & SB PARKING LANES AT TAYLOR ST E
(Traffic calming)
Start: October 27, 10:00 a.m. End: November 9, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT MELROSE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: October 27, 10:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LORNE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: October 27, 10:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: October 27, 9:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB CURB & MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB & EB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB PARKING LANE & EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Sewer work) 
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

12TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT DUFFERIN AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 4:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE N NB/SB CLOSED FROM ELLIOTT ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Link Construction)
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: November 20, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: September 28, 10:00 a.m. End: December 1, 6:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

The City’s Compost Depot is set to close on Saturday, November 7. Residents can continue to drop off excess yard waste until the depot closes for the season.

In addition to dropping off yard waste, residents can still take part in the Dig-Your-Own compost program. Residents can self-load up to 1 cubic yard of compost and mulch at no cost, subject to weather and while supplies last.

The Compost Depot is located at Highway 7 and 11th Street and is open 7 days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. Access to the site is subject to weather and site conditions.

The following materials are NOT accepted at the compost depot: 

• elm wood,
• treated and untreated lumber,
• building materials,
• garbage,
• or any animal waste/litter. 

Food waste is also NOT accepted for drop-off at the compost depot; selected food waste may be composted at home and all food waste can be placed in green carts.

Compost will also be available for pick-up at Sort & Go at the Material Recovery Centre (MRC) until Saturday, November 7. The MRC is located at 42 Valley Road and is open 7 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Reminder: the pilot program is only for compost pick-up. No yard waste will be accepted at the MRC.

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/compostdepot.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO MCORMOND DR
(Power line maintenance)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM AVE H S TO AVE E S
(Road paving)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 5:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 3, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

5TH AVE N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 26TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 6, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB CURB & MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N NB & EB CURB LANES CLOSED AT 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE N NB PARKING LANE & EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 25TH ST E
(Water main work)
Start: October 27, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

5TH AVE N CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Crane lift)
Start: October 27, 8:00 a.m. End: October 27, 10:00 a.m.

JUNOR AVE INTERSECTION CLOSED AT MAKAROFF RD
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: October 27, 9:00 a.m. End: October 27, 2:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE S CLOSED FROM 3RD ST E TO 7TH ST E
(Landscaping)
Start: October 27, 9:00 a.m. End: October 27, 3:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR E TO EIDEM LINK
(SL&P work)
Start: October 27, 9:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 EB & WB SPEED REDUCTION AT BOYCHUK DR OVERPASS
(Bridge maintenance)
Start: October 27, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 3:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM MCPHERSON AVE TO LORNE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: October 27, 9:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB TURN BAY CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR W
(Road weather system installation)
Start: October 27, 10:00 a.m. End: October 27, 12:00 p.m.

VICTORIA AVE NB & SB PARKING LANES AT TAYLOR ST E
(Traffic calming)
Start: October 27, 10:00 a.m. End: November 9, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB PARKING LANE CLOSED AT MELROSE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: October 27, 10:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LORNE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: October 27, 10:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

25TH STREET E RESTRICTIONS

25TH ST E CLOSED AT 5TH AVE N
(Water main work)
Start: October 16, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 6TH AVE N TO SPADINA CRES E
(Water main work)
Start: October 15, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 2ND AVE N TO 1ST AVE N
(SL&P work)
Start: October 19, 9:00 a.m. End: November 4, 4:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

8TH ST E EB LEFT TURN AND MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO ACADIA DR
(Drilling)
This closure will be set up daily from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Start: October 26, 7:30 p.m. End: October 29, 6:00 a.m.

ACADIA DR SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO HIGHLANDS CRES
(Drilling)
This closure will be set up daily from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Start: October 26, 7:30 p.m. End: October 29, 6:00 a.m.

8TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM ACADIA DR TO MOSS AVE
(Drilling)
This closure will be set up daily from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Start: October 26, 7:30 p.m. End: October 29, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

AVE P S NB TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS OVER AT 12TH ST W
(Well monitoring)
Start: October 26, 9:00 a.m. End: October 27, 10:00 a.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO TUFTS WAY
(Sidewalk work)
Start: October 20, 7:00 a.m. End: October 27, 4:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR EB PARKING LANE & SIDEWALK CLOSED AT KENSINGTON BLVD
(Road work)
Start: October 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 28, 5:00 p.m.

ACADIA DR CLOSED FROM ACADIA PL TO DALHOUSIE CRES
(Traffic calming)
Start: October 20, 9:00 a.m. End: October 29, 5:00 p.m.

VICTORIA AVE CLOSED AT 1ST ST E
(Construction)
Start: October 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 4:00 p.m.

33RD ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main replacement)
Start: October 22, 8:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE B N
(Water main replacement)
Start: October 9, 8:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY DR NB LANES CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Link construction)
Start: September 7, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM RESEARCH DR TO INNOVATION BLVD
(Link construction)
Start: October 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD NB LANES CLOSED FROM MARQUIS DR W TO 72ND ST E
(Construction)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in NB lanes
Start: May 11, 9:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS FROM CLARENCE AVE TO CUMBERLAND AVENUE  
(Link Construction)  
Two-way traffic with one lane in each direction to be maintained in the EB lanes. Wiggins Ave open for WB to NB and SB to WB right turns only. 
Start: September 4, 7:00 a.m. End: October 30, 7:00 p.m.

WANUSKEWIN RD CLOSED AT 72ND ST E
(Pipeline work)
Start: July 27, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

71ST ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO WAKOOMA ST 
(Median upgrade) 
Start: August 7, 10:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Sewer work)
Start: August 13, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 6:00 p.m.

CENTRAL AVE NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SOMERS RD TO FEDORUK DR
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: November 2, 5:00 p.m.

FEDORUK DR EB LANES CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Road work)
Start: August 17, 9:00 a.m. End: November 2, 5:00 p.m.

FEHEREGYHAZI BLVD WB LANES CLOSED AT ORBAN WAY
(Construction)
Start: October 19, 7:00 a.m. End: November 2, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT LANSDOWNE AVE
(Construction)
Start: October 21, 7:00 a.m. End: November 10, 5:00 p.m.

TAYLOR ST E CLOSED FROM VICTORIA AVE TO EASTLAKE AVE
(Sewer work) 
Start: October 5, 7:00 a.m. End: November 13, 5:00 p.m.

12TH ST E INTERSECTION CLOSED AT DUFFERIN AVE
(Water main construction)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: November 17, 4:00 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE N NB/SB CLOSED FROM ELLIOTT ST TO COLLEGE DR
(Link Construction)
Start: October 26, 8:00 a.m. End: November 20, 5:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB SPEED REDUCTION FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO COLLEGE DR
(Sewer maintenance)
Start: September 28, 10:00 a.m. End: December 1, 6:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.