Scales Nature Park

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.