The Ecomuseum Zoo is the only outdoor zoo on the island of Montreal, situated in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, just 30 minutes from downtown. Set across 11 hectares, the zoo is dedicated entirely to Quebec's indigenous wildlife, housing 115 species native to the St. Lawrence Valley including black bears, river otters, Canada lynx, gray wolves, Arctic foxes, snowy owls, and various birds of prey. All resident animals are unable to survive in the wild and come from accredited rehabilitation centres, ensuring each habitat closely mirrors their natural environment. An indoor pavilion showcasing fish, amphibians, and reptiles rounds out the experience, and the zoo is open 364 days a year.
