With the end of 2013 rapidly coming – it’s only a few hours now – I decided to reflect on the year I’ve had.  This past year I decided it’s now or never, and got out there to visit more zoos and aquariums, and boy has it been a zoo filled year.  This year I visit 8 zoos, aquariums and other such facilities, of which 6 were new to me.  Thanks to these amazing zoos and aquariums I met some new animals, learned more about the animals I already loved and had some new experiences.  I’d also like to say thanks to my reader, old and new for coming along on the ride with me!

African Lion Safari

Absolutely loved this safari park! To read about my visit click here!

Riverview Park and Zoo

These meerkats were the cutest ones I’ve met in my zoo days thus far!  To read more about my visit click here!

Indian River Reptile Zoo

A great facility to learn about and appreciate reptiles!  To read more about my visit click here!

Discovery Place

I was happily surprised by the life and learning I found at the Discovery Place! To read more about my visit click here!

Toronto Zoo

Of course meeting the new pandas was amazing!  To read more of my visit click here!

Butterfly Conservatory

is always something magical about being around butterflies!  To read more about my visit click here!

Bird Kingdom

Another great place full of amazing birds and more!  To read more about my visit click here!

Jungle Cat World

One of my most memorable moments this year was meeting these sweet fennec foxes!  To read more of my visit click here!

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

An awe-inspiring aquarium that with keep me busy for a while with posts!
Stay tuned!

I’m excited to say that I will be visiting even more new zoos and aquariums in the new year, with at least 6 alone during my 3 week USA West Coast trip in the spring.  And of course I’ll be visiting some of my local favourites too!

Happy New year!