AVIARIES QUEBEC

Educazoo Quebec is an exotic animal sanctuary and educational attraction located in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, just outside Quebec City, Quebec. As a non-profit organization, the sanctuary provides a forever home for more than 550 abandoned exotic animals representing over 60 species, including more than 50 species of rescued reptiles such as snakes, lizards, and tortoises, along with birds housed in Parrottown, small mammals in Furetteville, and many other creatures. Guided tours are led by passionate naturalists who allow visitors to handle over 15 species comfortable with human interaction. In addition to on-site visits, Educazoo offers mobile educational programs for schools, daycares, and birthday celebrations throughout the Quebec City region, making it a meaningful and engaging experience for children and families interested in wildlife conservation and hands-on learning.

Bioparc de la Gaspésie is an immersive wildlife park located in Bonaventure, Quebec, dedicated to showcasing the rich biodiversity of the province through five distinct Quebec ecosystems including marine, forest, and tundra environments. The park is home to approximately 40 species of native animals spanning mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects, fish, and birds, all presented within thoughtfully recreated natural habitats. A highlight of the facility is its insectarium, featuring both live specimens and an extensive naturalized collection of over 1,000 preserved specimens. Families and school groups can enjoy guided educational programs, interactive experiences, and an animal sponsorship initiative that supports the park's conservation mission. On-site chalet accommodations are available for overnight stays, making Bioparc de la Gaspésie a full-immersion nature destination in the scenic Gaspésie region of eastern Quebec.

The Centre de la Biodiversité du Québec, known in English as the Center of Quebec Biodiversity, is an engaging nature and science museum located in Bécancour, Quebec, near the shores of Lac Saint-Pierre. Inaugurated in 1997, the centre features a range of interactive exhibits designed to raise awareness of Quebec's rich biodiversity and global conservation efforts. Highlights include the H2O Room with aquariums showcasing fish of the St. Lawrence River and a snapping turtle, a touch tank, and an otter habitat. Living animal ambassadors such as raccoons, a wood turtle, and a Great-Horned Owl delight visitors of all ages. Outdoor experiences include the biotrain journey through eight distinct forest ecosystems, a miniature farm, a marsh trail, apple picking, and a network of nature trails. The centre offers a captivating blend of education, conservation, and outdoor discovery in the heart of central Quebec.

Biodôme de Montréal is a world-renowned nature museum housed in the former velodrome built for the 1976 Montréal Summer Olympic Games, located in Montréal, Quebec, and part of the Espace pour la vie natural sciences complex. The Biodôme recreates five distinct ecosystems of the Americas under one roof, home to over 2,500 animals representing approximately 150 species and some 800 plant species. Visitors can journey through a lush Tropical Rainforest teeming with capybaras, emperor tamarins, macaws, and tropical fish; a seasonal Laurentian Maple Forest; the salt-water-filled Gulf of St. Lawrence; the dramatic Labrador Coast with murres and puffins; and the frigid Sub-Antarctic Islands inhabited by penguins. Permanent exhibitions explore biodiversity and conservation, while the facility's immersive environments offer an extraordinary and educational wildlife encounter suitable for all ages in the heart of Montréal.

Zoo de Granby is one of Quebec's premier family destinations, located in Granby and featuring approximately 1,500 animals across three distinct parks. The Animal Park showcases wildlife from Asia, Africa, Oceania, and South America, while the Amazoo Water Park offers thrilling aquatic attractions including the newly expanded Booshike zone. An Amusement Park with rides and virtual reality experiences completes the offering. Interactive animal encounters, keeper-led demonstrations, and roving naturalist interpretations make every visit educational and engaging. The zoo's Mission Faune conservation initiative supports wildlife research, education, and adoption programs, ensuring that a visit contributes meaningfully to the protection of animals around the world.

Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Felicien is one of Quebec's largest and most celebrated wildlife parks, sprawling across 485 hectares of boreal forest terrain in Saint-Felicien, in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. Home to more than 400 animals representing 75 species, the zoo features distinct areas including mountain predator zones with cougars, bobcats, Canadian lynx, coyotes, and grizzly bears, as well as open parkland where bison, moose, elk, woodland caribou, musk oxen, and black bears roam freely. A signature wire-mesh train ride takes visitors through the Nature Trails Park, allowing them to observe wildlife in expansive natural habitats. An Asia zone with Amur tigers and Japanese macaques adds further diversity to this CAZA-accredited attraction.