Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
Rekindle a sense of childhood wonder with a trip to the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Meet an impossibly cute mob of meerkats, grizzly bears, Arctic wolves and many other species at Saskatchewan’s only CAZA accredited zoo.
Hours of Operation
| Zoo | 10:00 a.m. | 4:00* p.m. |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry Farm Park | 7:30 a.m. | 4:30* p.m. |
| Zoo Gift Shop | 10:00 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| Buckeye Café | 10:00 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| Fishing Pond | 8:00 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| Kinsmen Express II Train | Closed for the season |
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo operates 364 days a year, only closing on December 25 each year. Hours of operation vary by season, check back for the latest hours of operation!
Zoo Admission Rates
(Effective April 1, 2024)
| Daily Admission | Season Pass | |
| Adult (19+) | $15.75 | $60 |
| Youth (6-18) | $9.50 | $36 |
| Preschool (0-5) | Free | Free |
| Family** | $31.50 | $120 |
Effective October 1, 2022, Zoo Admissions are subject to applicable PST. Pricing includes GST and PST.
**Family is defined as a group up to seven individuals with a maximum of two adults.
Group Rates available for eight or more people ($1.00 off each individual daily admission rate)
Forestry Farm Park Fees
| Adult Fishing Permit | $3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Fishing Permit | $2 | |
| Daily Parking Permit | $5 | |
| Seasonal Parking Permit | $20 |
Rainbow trout are the catch of the day at the Forestry Farm Park Fishing Pond! The quiet setting of the pond is a great place to unwind and try your hand at angling. Catch and release is encouraged and there is a two fish per-person, per-day limit. Bring your own equipment and bait (no corn please). Purchase your daily fishing permit at the Forestry Farm Park gate (right when you enter the park) or at the Zoo Admission gate. Daily Fishing permits must be purchased 30 minutes before closing. A Saskatchewan fishing license is not required.
Who's at the Zoo?
Have you ever met a ring-tailed lemur? How about a mob of meerkats? Find yourself eye-to-eye with native prairie animals, exotic reptiles, birds of prey, monkeys and more. With a wide variety of species living at the Zoo there is never a dull moment. Check out the Arctic Wolves and Snow Leopard at the Nutrien Ark. The caribou, wapiti (elk), dingoes, black-tailed prairie dogs and many other small creatures are also favourites. Learn more about the wild and wonderful animals that call the Zoo home.
Support our Animals
Our dedicated zookeepers have put together a Wish List of toys and enrichment items specifically designed to enhance the lives of the animals at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. By purchasing from this list, your gifts will be mailed directly to the Zoo and distributed to our beloved animals, bringing them joy and stimulation.
Want to support local? We encourage you to explore nearby businesses that offer items our team is eager to provide for our animals. Consider buying a gift card or reaching out to us at zoo@saskatoon.ca for more information.
Zoo Season Pass
A Zoo Season Pass is your ticket to year-round adventures!
- Free daily admission to the Zoo (private events excluded)
- Free parking
- 10% discount at Zoo Gift Shop
- Free or discounted admissions* at participating CAZA zoos across Canada.
Know before you go
- Check out our Zoo Map.
- Last admission is 30 minutes before close.
- Washrooms are available in the Affinity Learning Centre and Buckeye Café.
- The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is a pet-free park.
- Balloons are not permitted in the park or zoo.
- Parking fees are in effect May 1 to Labour Day ($5/vehicle or FREE with your Zoo Season Pass).
Wagons, Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooter
- Complimentary wheelchair rentals are available on a first come, first served basis.
- Wagon rentals are back! Available on first come, first served basis. $5 rental fee.
- Mobility scooter available on first come, first served basis. There is no cost to use the scooter - a driver’s license or credit card will be held while using the scooter at the Zoo.
During your visit
- Please remain behind safety barriers.
- Please respect the animal diets by not feeding them.
- Water bottles and infant items are permitted.
- Bikes, scooters and roller blades are not permitted inside the Zoo.
Attraction and exhibit updates
Looking for the ring-tailed Lemurs? Ringo, Lucy and Lenny have moved back to their indoor habitat at the Small Mammal House. The ring-tailed lemur family will remain in the Small Mammal House until warmer temperatures return in spring 2025.
The Prairie Butterfly House and Kinsmen Express Train are closed for the season.
Don't forget to check out the Small Mammal House. New exhibits have been added to the second floor, along with a larger habitat for the meerkats and African crested porcupine on the main floor and better spaces for the zookeepers to continue critical conservation work with animals involved in Species Survival Plan programs like the Goeldi’s monkeys. To view habitats on the second floor, an accessible ramp is available.
Pumpkins After Dark
The Saskatoon Zoo Foundation is the Community Partner for the Pumpkins After Dark Halloween Experience. Use promocode PUMPKINZOO to save 15%. A portion of ticket sales using the promocode PUMPKINZOO will be donated to the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation as the community partner for the event. Promo code cannot be combined with other discount offers.
Contact Us
306-975-3382
1903 Forestry Farm Park Drive (off Attridge Drive)
CAZA Accreditation
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo has successfully achieved Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) accreditation. CAZA accreditation is valid for five years.
EdZOOcational Opportunities!
The Saskatoon Zoo Society offers virtual and onsite classroom education programs, exciting day and summer camps, public interpretation activities and birthday parties. Check out the exciting programs offered by the Saskatoon Zoo Society - for young and old alike!
Lions Event Pavilion Open for Rentals
The Lions Event Pavilion, located beside the Nutrien Ark exhibit in the Zoo, is a 9,600 square foot sheltered rental facility with the ability to host large corporate or family functions of up to 700 people. Open for rentals May through September during Zoo hours. The pavilion will also serve as the permanent home of the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation’s annual Zoogala fundraising event. Visit our Rentals page for more information.
Plan your Visit
Travelling from out of town? Visit Tourism Saskatchewan or Discover Saskatoon to plan your visit! Search the calendar of events to find out what is going on and check out the other amazing attractions and festivals in Saskatoon! Looking for a place to stay? Browse available hotels in Saskatoon.
Leisure Gift Cards
Give the gift of fun year-round with a Leisure Gift Card! Good for use at any Leisure Centre, outdoor pool, indoor rink, municipal golf course, plus the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Gordon Howe Campground and Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park. Available for purchase at the participating facilities.
Admission by Donation
The fun doesn't stop just because the temperature drops! Admission to the Zoo is by donation from November 1 to March 31 each year. While the grizzly bears enjoy some restful sleep during the winter months, many of our other animals thrive in the cooler weather including our Arctic Wolves, Snow Leopard and Lynx!