FAMILY OUTINGS
Zoos
Toronto
Zoo
Home to over 5,000 animals representing over 500 species, boasts over 10 kms of walking
trails and at 287 hectares is one of the largest zoos in the world. Explore Zellers Discovery Zone, featuring
the Kids Zoo, Splash Island, an exciting two-acre
water play area and the Waterside Theatre!
Bowmanville Zoo
Includes over 300 animals, petting area and interactive presentations. 340 King Street, East, Bowmanville,
Ontario Tel: 905 623-5655 website
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 website
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
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 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
Tel: (519) 653-1234 website
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. website
Elmvale Jungle Zoo
Includes over 300 animals, petting area and interactive presentations. Open May to September. Hwy. 27, Elmvale,
Ontario Tel: 705 322-1112 website
African Lion Safari
Includes over 300 animals, petting area and interactive presentations. Box 3003 Elmvale, Ontario tel: 1 800-461-WILD website
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 website
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