You might come for the animals, but end up spending more time than you bargained for admiring our botanical side. Wander along lush pathways throughout the 6 acres of the Dorothy Harvie Gardens. Explore a living library of trees and plants – including a few that might surprise you. Kiwi fruit in Alberta? You bet! All paths lead to the ENMAX Conservatory where you’ll find a steamy butterfly garden and jungle atmosphere – complete with banana trees and pineapple plants. And take a closer look at how people and plants are connected – from the air we breathe to the food we eat.
1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary, T2E 7V6
Children Friendly Garden
Restaurant on Site
Special Events
Admission Fee
Parking on Site
Accessible by Public Transit
Gift Shop
Wheelchair Accessible
Tour Bus Parking
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Larry Hodgson
Canada's Garden Route Spokesperson
Author of "A Garden Lover's Guide to Canada"
Bring the kids
Summer’s here and Canada’s public gardens are at their best. You know you want to visit them yourself – who wouldn’t want to stroll through a beautiful park filled with flowers – but maybe you feel you’re so tied up with your children or grandchildren you just can’t get away. Well, there’s an easy solution to that: bring them along!
