Magnetic Hill Zoo, Zoo in Moncton, Canada
Magnetic Hill Zoo is a public zoo in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, home to animals from a wide range of world regions and climate zones. The grounds are spread across an open site with enclosures built to resemble the natural surroundings of each species.
The site started in the 1950s as a farm where wild animals were raised, well before it became a public zoo. Over the following decades it grew steadily and took on the role of a zoological institution open to all visitors.
The zoo sits near Magnetic Hill, an optical illusion where cars appear to roll uphill on their own, and the two attractions are often visited together on the same day. The name of the zoo comes directly from this nearby landmark, which has drawn curious visitors to Moncton for decades.
Visitors explore the zoo entirely on foot, so comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the weather are a good idea since the grounds are mostly outdoors. Benches and shaded areas are available throughout the site, making it easy to take breaks between different sections.
Every winter the zoo hosts a large light festival where glowing installations fill the entire grounds after dark. The event has become so popular that it draws as many visitors during the cold months as the zoo sees on a typical summer weekend.
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