WILDLIFE PARKS ONTARIO

Scales Nature Park is a unique nature centre located in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, near Orillia, dedicated entirely to the conservation of reptiles and amphibians in Canada. The facility's mission centres on education, research, stewardship, and field training related to herpetofauna, offering interactive guided tours that bring visitors face-to-face with snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, and other fascinating species. Educational programs cater to schools, summer camps, and birthday groups, while the advanced Reptile Boot Camp engages more dedicated learners. Staff operate a Reptile Hotline for reporting injured or rare reptiles across central Ontario, contributing valuable data to provincial conservation efforts. Open Thursday through Monday during summer months, Scales Nature Park provides a genuinely hands-on, educational experience that inspires appreciation for Ontario's often-overlooked reptile and amphibian wildlife.

African Lion Safari is a renowned drive-through wildlife park located in Cambridge, Ontario, welcoming guests from May through September each year. Home to over 1,000 exotic birds and animals from around the world, the park features multiple game reserves that visitors can explore by personal vehicle or guided safari tour bus. Wildlife encounters include cheetahs, Asian elephants, bison, baboons, macaws, and many more species in expansive, naturalistic habitats. Beyond the safari drive, guests enjoy a scenic railway, boat cruises on the lake, a wetplay area, petting zoo, animal presentations, and a children's playground, offering a full day of family entertainment. As an accredited institution, African Lion Safari is committed to wildlife conservation, research, and global species protection, making every visit both thrilling and impactful for conservation efforts.

Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park is a wildlife park located in Orono, Ontario, celebrated for its impressive collection of wild cats and other predators. Visitors can encounter tigers, lions, arctic wolves, cougars, lynxes, jaguars, and African serval cats, with daily guided feeding tours at 1:30 PM offering an intimate look at these remarkable animals. The park provides behind-the-scenes encounters, night safaris for groups, and an overnight safari lodge stay described as one of Canada's most unique lodging experiences. Conservation partnerships with organizations such as Panthera and the Snow Leopard Trust support global wildlife protection through the park's Endangered Species Fund of Canada, making Jungle Cat World a destination that combines thrilling encounters with meaningful conservation work.

Safari Niagara is a CAZA-accredited zoological park located in Stevensville, Ontario, near Fort Erie, showcasing over 1,000 animals from around the world in a seasonally operated setting from May through October. The park is home to giraffes, rhinoceroses, lions, bears, hippopotamuses, river otters, wolves, gibbons, hawks, macaws, and many more species, with behind-the-scenes encounter experiences available for giraffes, rhinos, lions, and bears. Daily keeper talks, interactive shows such as Wonders of Flight and Zooniversity, and a Junior Zookeeper For A Day program make it an outstanding educational destination. Tram rides, splash areas, seasonal events including Boo at the Zoo, day camps, and on-site dining ensure a full day of family fun in the Niagara region.