{"id":1047,"date":"2016-08-18T19:25:11","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T19:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=1047"},"modified":"2021-09-25T20:20:14","modified_gmt":"2021-09-25T20:20:14","slug":"places-to-visit-the-animals-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/places-to-visit-the-animals-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Places to visit the animals in Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b12171e95ca29a06569361a76d0dc3e3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6144103376590397\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Studies show that animals can reduce tension &amp; improve mood and we could all use a little stress relief, no matter what our age. You don\u2019t have to be a kid to enjoy visiting a zoo; it is a great place for a first date, a wonderful place to enjoy a beautiful day, and of course, it is the top choice if you are babysitting your nephew or grandchild! Ontario has some of the best <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/animals-zoos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">zoos<\/a> and animal conservatories anywhere, ranging from small zoos, perfect for a first taste, all the way up to one of the largest zoos in the world. So visit a zoo \u2013 your body will thank you! And don\u2019t forget to check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/fun-farms-u-pick-markets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fun Farms<\/a> section on our website as they have lots of animals too \u2013 just usually the farm type rather than the wild or exotic.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1048\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/article1_aug11_2016.jpg\" alt=\"article1_aug11_2016\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Toronto Zoo<\/h4>\n<p>You can\u2019t really talk about zoos in Ontario without discussing the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.Torontozoo.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Toronto Zoo<\/a>. Always at the top of the list, and as mentioned, one of the largest zoos in the world, it has recently become an even bigger attraction due to its baby boom! Between its Giant Panda Cubs, its Indian Rhino Calf, its White Lion Cubs, and its Polar Bear Cub, the Zoo has been sending out a lot of birth announcements over the past year. Come and see the babies\/toddlers and while you are there, don\u2019t forget about the other 5000 animals who need a little love too!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1049\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/article2_aug11_2016.jpg\" alt=\"article2_aug11_2016\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Safaris<\/h4>\n<p>While Africa is still the gold standard for safaris, Ontario has its own versions that can give you a taste right here at home. At <a href=\"http:\/\/parcomega.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Parc Omega<\/a>, an hour from Ottawa, you can drive through a safari and feed \u201csafe\u201d animals carrots when they come up to your car looking for treats. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.junglecatworld.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Jungle Cat World<\/a> calls itself Canada\u2019s most unique wildlife park and has a Behind the Scenes program where you can walk with a young Tiger, pet a Wolf or feed grapes to a Ring-tailed Lemur. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lionsafari.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">African Lion Safari<\/a> lets you view 1,000 exotic birds and animals from your own car or on their Safari Tour Bus.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1050\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/article3_aug11_2016.jpg\" alt=\"article3_aug11_2016\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Private Zoos<\/h4>\n<p>Sometimes a smaller, private zoo is the perfect place to help a younger child develop a life-long love of animals.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thekillmanzoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Killman Zoo<\/a> has 30 species and an interactive Big Cat feeding demo. Brantford <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twinvalleyzoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Twin Valley Zoo<\/a> is all about education so that kids and adults learn to understand the importance of wildlife and the environment. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elmvalejunglezoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Elmvale Jungle Zoo<\/a> is a perfect size for little guys and they will love to touch and feed animals in the petting area. In addition to its regular daytime activities, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.papanackzoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Papanack Zoo<\/a> has a night time Guided Torch Light Tour to see nocturnal animals. Stay for story-telling around the campfire &amp; hot chocolate. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.saunderscountry.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Saunders Country Critter Zoo<\/a> has 60+ species and loves when you bring your family to meet theirs!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1051\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/article4_aug11_2016.jpg\" alt=\"article4_aug11_2016\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Conservatories<\/h4>\n<p>If you are into butterflies, Ontario has 2 Butterfly conservatories \u2013 one in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cambridgebutterfly.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Cambridge<\/a> and another in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.niagaraparks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Niagara<\/a> \u2013 both let you stroll among 1000s of free flying butterflies in tropical gardens.\u00a0 Bring your camera!\u00a0 Or visit rescued or protected animals at some of Ontario\u2019s animal sanctuaries. From exotic wildlife at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bearcreeksanctuary.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Bear Creek Sanctuary<\/a>, to Donkeys at The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thedonkeysanctuary.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Donkey Sanctuary<\/a> of Canada to birds at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jackminer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary<\/a> or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stlawrenceparks.com\/bird-sanctuary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary<\/a>, these places allow you to view and often feed or interact with animals\/fowl that have are housed there.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wherever you go, enjoy the many different animals across Ontario! <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Studies show that animals can reduce tension &amp; improve mood and we could all use a little stress relief, no matter what our age. 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