3 Best Places To See in Edmonton, AB

"Royal Alberta Museum is a natural and human history museum. The museum is the largest in Western Canada, covering more than 7,600 square metres of floor space and 38,900 square metres of display space. The museum hosted 175 travelling exhibits between 1989 and 2001. The museum features galleries showcasing Alberta's natural and cultural world. The collections in the museum are divided into four categories: life sciences, earth sciences, human history, and collection services. RAM programs encourage visitors to explore and ask questions, aiming to inspire connections and the sharing of remarkable Alberta stories. Royal Alberta Museum is dedicated to creating programs that promote wonder, inquiry, and new understandings of Alberta's place in the world. The museum's interactive gallery allows young visitors to engage, play, and learn. Royal Alberta Museum exhibits on Alberta's geological and human history, including first peoples, plus fossils and wildlife. The Museum offers wheelchair accessibility. The Museum Life Science category has 577,745 objects, the Earth Science category has 9,224,075 objects, the Human History category has 1, 37,610 and the Collections Services category has 70,103 objects.

"Edmonton Valley Zoo provides both entertainment and educational experiences for the entire family. Edmonton Valley Zoo is one of the three accredited zoos in Alberta. The zoo houses more than 350 exotic animals representing over 100 species, with a focus on biodiversity. The zoo includes reptile and nocturnal wings, a froggery, and many small animals. Edmonton Valley Zoo offers an intimate environment to engage with wildlife, connect with nature, and learn. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a fun experience at the zoo. The zoo's environmental projects are part of EcoVision Edmonton, the city's initiative for ecological sustainability. Members of the Edmonton Valley Zoo enjoy free admission, and discounts are available to them. Children under 2 years old receive free admission. Edmonton Valley Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton and is open 364 days a year, closing only on Christmas. The zoo is currently accredited by Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums and is one of three accredited zoos in Alberta. The zoo offers wheelchair accessibility. The Edmonton Valley Zoo receives approximately 342,000 visitors annually.