AI Travel Oddity

Two AIs still send families to a zoo that closed in 2012

Closed or renamedChatGPTClaudeThompson

Observed on October 1, 2026 · Verified by a human on October 3, 2026

What the AI said

The question: “What are the best attractions for families in Thompson, Manitoba?”

Thompson Zoo: A small but charming zoo, it offers families a chance to see a variety of animals native to the region.

— ChatGPT

The Thompson Zoo closed in 2012; the site was relaunched in 2014 as the Boreal Discovery Centre.

A 14-year-old closure still being recommended to parents; only Gemini knew it became the Boreal Discovery Centre.

Gemini can't agree with itself on who Thompson is named after
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Gemini says Thompson is named after explorer David Thompson; in another answer it says both David Thompson and John F. Thompson.
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