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Downs' Zoological Gardens

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3 hrs
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Downs' Zoological Gardens is the oldest North American scientific zoo north of Mexico, and opened to the public the same year as the London Zoo.

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Getting there

Halifax, NS

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Places to eat and drink

  • Tim Hortons 460 m · 6 min walk Coffee Shop
  • Subway 590 m · 8 min walk Sandwich
  • McDonald's 600 m · 8 min walk Burger
  • The Armview Restaurant & Lounge 630 m · 9 min walk
  • Pizza Pizza 680 m · 9 min walk Pizza
  • Starbucks 830 m · 11 min walk Coffee Shop
  • Freshly Squeezed 840 m · 11 min walk Juice
  • Chatime 870 m · 12 min walk Bubble Tea
  • Heppy's Pie Lady 960 m · 13 min walk
  • Pizza.Co 1130 m · 15 min walk Pizza
  • Subway 1170 m · 15 min walk Sandwich
  • Dairy Queen 1280 m · 17 min walk Ice Cream Burger

Places to stay

  • Best Western Plus 0.57 km away Wheelchair accessible
  • Seasons Motor Inn 0.91 km away
  • Dutch village 1.18 km away
  • Chebucto Inn 2.49 km away
  • Brewery Park Hotel 2.72 km away
  • Atlantica Hotel Halifax 2.84 km away Wheelchair accessible

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While you are there

What is on at or near Downs' Zoological Gardens

The Spring Women’s Show

12:00 AMADT The Annex , Halifax 0.5 km away

Spring Women's Show 2027 | Halifax, NS Join us April 10–11, 2027, at The Annex in Halifax for an exciting weekend celebrating women, wellness, beauty, lifestyle, and empowerment! Discover amazing local businesses, shop unique products,

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