Comparing Canadian zoos: how do Winnipeg’s admission rates stack up?

To get into Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo, adults will have to fork over $18.50 plus GST come July 3, an increase of $10 since last summer.

Full information on current Assiniboine Park zoo rates, last summer’s rates and the new rates are below.

For comparison, we also have information on rates for other cities’ zoos.

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Assiniboine Park Zoo

Located in Winnipeg, the zoo is 32 hectares (80 acres) and hosts 1,193 animals from 271 species. Winnipeg has a population of 663,617 according to the 2011 census. Prices do not include GST.

Adults (18-59): Current: $10.24; July 2014: $18.50; August 2013: $8.10

Seniors (60 years +): Current: $8.24; July 2014: $14.81; August 2013: $6.10

Youth (13-17 years): Current: $8.24; July 2014: $14.81; August 2013: $6.10

Children (2-12 years): Current: $6.62; July 2014: $10; August 2013: $5.24

Under 2: Free

Cherry Brook Zoo and Vanished Kingdom Park

Located in Saint John, N.B., which has an area population of 68,000 as of 2006. The zoo has more than 100 animals from 38 species. The facility spans 14 hectares (35 acres).

Adult: $10.50

Senior/Youth (13-17): $8.50

Children (ages 3 -12): $5.50

2 and under: Free

Magnetic Hill Zoo

Located in Moncton, N.B., which has a population of 69,000. The zoo is home to 400 animals from 90 species. The facility spans 16 hectares (40 acres). Taxes are included in the prices.

Adult: $13.99 (June 21-Sept. 1), $10.99 (May 17-June 20 and Sept. 2-Oct. 26), $7.99 (April 12-May 16)

Seniors (60+) and youth (12-17): $11.99, $9.99, $6.99

Children (4-11): $9.99, $7.99, $5.99

Toddlers (3 and under): Free

Granby Zoo

Located near Granby, Que., near Montreal, which has a population of around 63,433. The zoo is around 40 hectares (100 acres) and features 1,000 animals from 200 species. Admission includes entry to a water park:

Adult and youth (13-64): $35.95

Seniors (65+): $27.95

Children: (3-12) $23.45

Toddler: (2) $10.95

Infant (under 2): Free

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Toronto Zoo

The Toronto Zoo is in Toronto, which boasts a population of 2.615 million. The zoo has more than 5,000 animals from 500 species. The facility spans 287 hectares (710 acres). Prices include taxes.

General Admission (13-64): $28 (May 1-Oct. 31); $23 (Nov. 1-April 30)

Senior (65+): $23, $18

Child (3-12): $18, $14

Infant (under 2): free

Bowmanville Zoo

Bowmanville Zoo is located in Bowmanville, Ont., which is about 60 kilometres east of Toronto. Bowmanville has a population of 10,000 people. The zoo is 22 hectares (55 acres) and is home to hundreds of animals. Prices include taxes.

Adults (19+): $23

Seniors (65+): $19

Youth (13-18): $19

Children (3-12): $17

Under 3: Free

Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo

Saskatoon’s population is 246,300. Prices include GST.

Adults (19+): $10.50

Youth (6-18): $6.25

Preschool (5 and under): Free

Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park

Located in Calgary, the Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park boasts 1,100 animals spanning 289 species. The zoo is 48 hectares (120 acres) and was badly damaged during the 2013 flood. Calgary is home to around 1.097 million people.

General admission (13-59): $23

Senior (60+): $21

Child (3-15): $15

Infant (2 and under): Free

Edmonton Valley Zoo

The Edmonton Valley Zoo is in Edmonton, which is home to 817,498 people. The zoo is home to 350 animals and is 48 hectares (120 acres) large. These are the 2013 summer admission rates; rates are lower in winter.

Adult (18-64): $13.25

Senior (65+): $11

Youth (13-17): $11

Child (2-12): $8

Greater Vancouver Zoo

Located near Vancouver, which has a population of 603,502. The zoo is 48 hectares (120 acres) and is home to 500 different animals from 140 different species. Prices include GST.

Adult (16-64): $24

Senior (65+): $18

Student (16+): $22

Child (3-15): $18

2 and under: Free