bird kingdom

Bird Kingdom

Imagine a flock of stunning scarlet ibis flying overhead, a laughing kookaburra, a frenzy of hungry bats and a drink of tea in a 150 year old Javan house and that’s just a sample of the wonders of Niagara Fall’s Bird Kingdom. The building where the Bird Kingdom calls home has a long history of…

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Niagara Park’s Butterfly Conservatory

Imagine a colourful, magical world full of butterflies and that is what you’ll find at Niagara Park’s Butterfly Conservatory.  Located 10 minutes from Niagara Falls on the grounds of Niagara Park’s Botanical Gardens.  The Butterfly Conservatory opened in 1996 and at 11,000 square feet is North America’s largest glass-enclosed Butterfly Conservatory.  Here you’ll find 45…

Jungle Cat World

I had the opportunity to visit Jungle Cat World recently and was blown away by their amazing animals, knowledgeable and welcoming staff and the fantastic opportunities the Wildlife Park has to offer. Located 45 minutes east of Toronto in Orono, Ontario, Jungle Cat World is a Wildlife Park set on 15 acres and is home…

Indian River Reptile Zoo

The Indian River Reptile Zoo is a great place to get up close to some amazing reptile species including many venomous species of snakes.  The Indian River Reptile Zoo is Canada’s only accredited reptile zoo that opened in 1999. and is the only reptile facility to stock antivenin for the venomous snakes that call the…

Riverview Park and Zoo

Settled in the heart of Peterborough, Ontario along the picturesque Otonabee River is Riverview Park and Zoo.  Within the park is a free zoo that is open year round.  Along with the zoo, the park, covering over 55 acres, also has an extensive playground with mini rock climbing rocks, a water park, snack bar, a vintage…