Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is a significant educational and recreational facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with a deeply rooted history. The site originally served as the Sutherland Forest Nursery Station starting in 1913, playing a crucial role in the afforestation of the Canadian Prairies by supplying millions of trees to farmers. After the nursery's closure in 1966, part of the grounds was converted into a municipal park and, in 1972, a zoo was established. Today, the zoo houses a variety of animals, including grizzly bears, snow leopards, and meerkats, with a strong focus on the conservation of native species. The park was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1990 due to its historical importance to agriculture and environmental design. The facility also features botanical gardens, heritage buildings, and vast green spaces that serve as an important urban retreat. As Saskatchewan's only accredited zoological facility, it actively promotes wildlife conservation and ecological research.

Nearby cities

Prince Albert

The third-largest city in Saskatchewan, the 'Gateway to the North'.

Moose Jaw

A city in Saskatchewan known for its tunnels and murals.

Lloydminster

Lloydminster is a border city that sits directly on the line between Alberta and Saskatchewan.

North Battleford

A city on the North Saskatchewan River.

Swift Current

Swift Current is a prairie city in southwestern Saskatchewan on the Trans-Canada Highway.

Yorkton

A commercial hub in eastern Saskatchewan with strong Ukrainian roots.

History & landmarks

Saskatchewan Legislative Building

A monumental Beaux-Arts style building located in Regina.

Nature

Lake Athabasca

A large lake in Saskatchewan and Alberta, known for its sand dunes and uranium mining.

Churchill River (Saskatchewan)

A historic river with countless lakes and rapids, a major route for canoeists.

More places

Saskatchewan Uranium Mining

Saskatoon is a service and corporate centre for Saskatchewan's uranium industry.

Saskatchewan Potash Mining

Saskatchewan's potash industry is one of the world's most important fertilizer supply chains.

Prairie Canola Fields

The Canadian prairies transform into a sea of brilliant yellow canola flowers during the summer.

Battle of Batoche

The site of the decisive 1885 battle that ended the North-West Rebellion in Saskatchewan.

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Saskatchewan Cranberry Farms

Though unexpected, northern Saskatchewan has commercial cranberry cultivation in bogs.

Cypress Hills

A striking high plateau rising abruptly above the surrounding prairies of Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Esterhazy Flour Mill

A rare example of a wood-framed flour mill representing early 20th-century agriculture in Saskatchewan.