ZOO TRIPS · CANADA ZOOS
Good zoos fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
At Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Félicien, walk through six animal sectors and ride the Boreal Train through the Nature Trails Park. Animals live in broad, natural-looking spaces while you ride inside a mesh-sided train. Your admission also covers trails, animal snacks, and a multisensory film.
Spend a flexible day meeting wildlife native to Quebec, from black bears and wolves to foxes, eagles, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. The Ecomuseum Zoo is about 30 minutes from downtown Montreal, with free parking, accessible paths, and occasional educational presentations.
“Staff were very helpful. A lot of the animals and birds were alone or in pairs. The cages for the birds gave them some room to fly but did not feel high enough. We came away feeling sad for them.”
Walk through a warm tropical garden where up to 70 butterfly species fly free among flowers, ponds, birds, frogs, turtles, and iguanas. Add the insectarium for insects from around the world. Allow 45 to 120 minutes, and dress for humid conditions.
“Great experience to see all the animals in the same atea… exotic birds from big to Little turtles Koi fish. The surroundings were very natural and I love it. We had a great time. Got some great pictures.”
Spend a full day exploring Toronto Zoo’s seven habitat zones, from Tundra Trek to the Canadian Domain. Your $22 admission covers more than 3,000 animals across 300 species, plus Kids Zoo, Waterside Theatre, and Splash Island. The zoo is wheelchair accessible and open daily.
Spend 1 to 7 hours exploring BC Wildlife Park at your own pace. See grizzly bears, Clover the Kermode bear, wolves, cougars, and birds, then ride the Wildlife Express train, visit the family farm, and cool off at the spray park. Mobile admission includes parking.
“Its nice to spend time out there , we enjoy a lot, connect with the wild life , lot of information about the Animals and it good for Kids.”
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