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ZOOS & FARMS

Bowmanville Zoo

Includes over 300 animals, petting area and interactive presentations.

340 King Street, East, Bowmanville, Ontario
tel: 905 623-5655

Oshawa Zoo

Exotic animals like camels, lemurs, macaws, monkeys, peafowl, coatimundi, Patagonian cavies, llamas, wallabies. Domestic animals like goats, sheep, potbellied pigs and more. Picnic area, refreshment and animal food kiosk.

Season opens in May.

3377 Grandview North, Oshawa, Ontario
tel: 905 655-5236

Reptilia

Canada’s largest reptile zoo! Live demonstrations, feedings, and meet the keeper events provide hands on experiences for all visitors.

2501 Rutherford Road, Vaughan, ON
tel : 905 761-6223 or 1 888-REPTILIA

The Toronto Zoo  

Home to over 5,000 animals representing over 460 species, boasts over 10 kms of walking trails and at 287 hectares is one of the largest zoos in the world.

361A Old Finch Avenue, Scarborough
tel: 416-392-5900
www.torontozoo.com

Riverdale Farm

Located in the heart of the city within historic Cabbagetown. The farm allows anyone to envision and experience life on a farm and gain appreciation for a rural environment.

201 Winchester St., Toronto ON
tel : 416-392-6794

Wings of Paradise

Paradise Awaits! Enter a lush tropical garden bursting with life! Featuring 1000's of free-flying butterflies and 75 different species of flowering plants, trees and bushes.

Wings of Paradise
2500 Kossuth Rd. Cambridge, ON
Tel: (519) 653-1234

 

Zooz

A 44 hectare Nature Park. Home to over 400 exotic animals. Visit the beautiful gardens and walkways, the petting area, fish pond, water park, paddle boats, and play grounds. Also features an Amphitheatre for live entertainment and shows.

2821 Stevensville Road, Stevensville, ON
Tel: 905 382-9669.

 

Elmvale Jungle Zoo

Includes over 300 animals, petting area and interactive presentations. Open May to September.

Hwy. 27, Elmvale, Ontario
tel: 705 322-1112
African Lion Safari

Includes over 300 animals, petting area and interactive presentations.

Box 3003 Elmvale, Ontario
tel: 1 800-461-WILD

Jungle Cat World

A wildlife park located on 15 acres in th Municipality of Clarington in historical Orono, just 45 minutes east of Toronto.

3667 Concession 6, Orono, Ontario
tel: 905 983-5016

 

Chudleigh’s Farm

Huge Straw Maze Tractor-drawn Wagon Rides, large Farm Animal area, Pony Rides, 2 giant slides and more. Seasonal 'pick your own' crops.

9528 Hwy. 25, Milton, Ontario
tel: 905 878-2725

 

Brooks Farms

Spring Asparagus, Summer Strawberries, Rasberries and wagon rides and a Fantastic Fall Festival like no other – Sue Wee! Open to families as well as school groups.

122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert
tel: 905 473-3920

Forsythe Family Farm

Lot’s to see and do – enchanted forest, farm animals, playgrounds, tricycle track, hayloft, playtrain, wagon rides, market and more. The farm also hosts an October Harvest Festival and offers Fresh Cut Trees in December.

10539 Kennedy Road, Unionville
tel: 905 887-1087

Lionel's Pony Farm

Bring lots of raw veggies to feed the animals. You’ll see goats, chickens, rabbits, and more. Open until December on a drop-in basis but from January to April you must make an appointment. Don’t forget your camera!

11714 McCowan Road, Stouffville
tel: (905) 640-PONY

Whittamore’s Berry Farm

Family fun on the farm. Pick-your-own and farm market. Activities include farm animals, barn bouncer, tractor track, wagon rides and more. Birthday parties, Pumpkinland and school tours. Open May-Oct. 31.

8100 Steeles Avenue, East, Markham
tel: 905 294-8200