This is a great zoo for little ones. A perfect day for a family with small children. The paths are shaded and there are seating areas along the way. Seeing the animals up close was nice. They have a wide range of animals to see and my 2 year old great niece loved feeding the animals, petting the animals at the petting zoo and her pony ride. They also have a little playground which she enjoyed. A great little zoo.
Took in the zoo with the kids and went to wasaga. Great zoo, not too busy, price was awesome. Very interactive
I love giraffe's they are my favorite animal of all time, my daughter found out that this zoo had them and I would be able to feed them I was so excited. My husband brought me there in July 2014 and let me tell you we were both so impressed by the whole experience , the animals were amazing , there's lots of shade to walk in also bench's for people to rest. My favorite part of course was feeding the giraffe's they are truly an amazing animal, hubby of course loved the goats. Really too much to brag about, it is highly recommended to go visit. price is right, staff is friendly, animals are well cared for. Two thumbs up. Thanks Joanne
This is not a big zoo, but they do have quite a range of animals - big cats, giraffe, camels, deer, birds, capybara, lemurs and apes and a few snakes, and probably others that I have forgotten. They have interactive displays and a petting farm zoo section, but the two of us were happy just to wander around. Each compound had some information about the animals, and most of them seemed happy enough - although it's always nicer when the animals have more room to move around - some were a little cramped, like some of the cats and especially the eagles - I couldn't see how they would even get airborne with their huge wingspans.The adult entrance fee was $17.50 with tax, which was quite reasonable, and we enjoyed the fact that there was plenty of shade on a hot afternoon.
We visited after a rainstorm when the forecast heat index was 40C so it was a hot and sticky tour around the grounds. The variety of animals was nice but I especially enjoyed the birds. There were species there I hadn't seen before. The map of the pathways midway through could have been clearer--we were unsure which way to go to continue.
I didn't get a chance, but our kids (over twenty) loved all the animals and had a great couple hours...told it was definitely worth the visit
If you want to teach your children everything that is wrong with road side zoos this is the place. This is not the place to educate, this is a place to feel very sad and sorry for the animals here. Horrific sad conditions. Dirty, lonely animals in small enclosures. No stimulation, just a sad existent that they must endure day after day. There is nothing nice about this place. If you like to see lonely primates, cats locked in small cages burning in the mid day sun with no shade. Please bypass this awful wretched place.
I truly wish the people who house these creatures walked a mile in the animals shoes, so to speak. Lions mane was so matted from depression it felt so sad to see him living that way. Some of the other animals seemed content, lemurs, fish, snakes, goats but the primates were not, they were completely bored and listless, the peacocks were laying their eggs anywhere and literally dragging their tails... I wanted to show my grandchildren these creatures but for me it fell flat. Seeing animals in their natural habitat would be much more rich and healthier for all.
One of the first questions that comes to mind is "How on earth does a zoo get started, stay maintained, and why is it in Elmvale?" Although I suppose that is three!It is a great place to get close to real zoo type animals. There are educational experiences scheduled and are well done. You can feed monkeys and giraffes even. My grandchildren were enchanted. A single visit is worth it, but a season pass is much better value and allows a quick visit as well as specials etc. It really is a zoo in miniature and a great resource. Miss the crowds and the long walk of the bigger zoo in Toronto and get up close and personal.
I really was hesitant visiting a road side zoo, and my guy feeling wax right. The animals are in small cages with limited facilities for interactive play. More like someone's ramshackle backyard, with little care or insight given to the animal's well being. As someone who has worked in animal health for nearly a decade, the care of the animals is subpar, and they seen stressed and under stimulated. A lack of signage is also prevalent, making it an inefficient learning environment. I know the cost and time needed to pay for these animals, but considering that the cars in the staff only section were all high end, luxury vehicle, it is clear to tell where the priorities of this place is. I feel so bac for the animals!