Butterfield Acres

• Calgary petting zoo, farm remains closed as 20 people referred for avian flu testing

  Butterfield Acres, a popular Calgary-area petting zoo, remains closed after nine cases of avian flu were found at the facility in mid-October. Twenty people are undergoing tests.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2025
  
• Hungry? Heritage Park is hosting a pie-eating contest during Country Kickback

  If you’ve ever dreamed of entering a pie-eating contest, you have your chance this weekend at Heritage Park.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2019
  
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• Little goat takes a big step into the holiday season spotlight

  A young Calgary goat is doing her bit to spread the word on an international charity effort this Christmas.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 1, 2015
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• Salmonella outbreak: Calgary petting zoo adopts no-touch poultry policy

  A salmonella outbreak linked to baby chicks has prompted petting zoos to implement a no-touch poultry policy for children under five years of age.

  Canada

  May 27, 2015