Bird Kingdom

Posted December 24, 2008 by admin in Ontario Attractions Blog, ontario attractions | No comments yet

Bird Kingdom’s main aviary will overwhelm you with 35 foot tall palm tree’s, a 40 foot waterfall, birds of every colour and description in the worlds largest free flying Aviary!

The Main Aviary is home to over 35 species of exotic birds from around the globe. This is truly a world that the birds call their own! As you descend from the top of the rainforest canopy to the jungle floor you will discover unique creatures of flight, of every shape and description, many within just a few feet of you! We’ve convinced it’s almost like the birds are people watching!

This is a truly magical place unlike anywhere else in the world! There are daily bird encounters with our Live Collections staff and guided tours so you don’t miss a moment of wonder!

Nocturnal Animal Display

The Rainforest is home to many animals, some spooky and creepy! Explore the dark side of an ancient jungle ruin where you will encounter bats, owls and many other creatures of the night who don’t fly! Wander amid the chirping of crickets, the hooting of owls and other sounds that go bump in the night!

Normally these animals would be asleep during the day but we have reversed their internal clock by keeping it dark during the day and light at night so you will see these creatures at their liveliest! The highlight of this section is the bat feeding that occurs at 10:30am and 2:30pm daily!

Reptile Zone

Bird Kingdom’s new Reptile Encounter Zone is your chance to get up close and personal with really cool exotic reptiles from around the world. This diverse collection of lizards, snakes, tortoises, spiders, scorpions and more are on hand for you to touch and hold! So if you are in the mood to wear a 100 pound Burmese Python around your neck, pet an American Aligator or have a Emperor Scorpion crawl across your hand, this is the place! Our reptile specialists are happy to answer your questions and make your encounter unique, educational and most of all…. fun!

Location:

5651 River Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 7M7 Canada

Phone: 1.905.356.8888
Toll Free: 1.866.994.0090
Fax: 1.905.353.8266
Web: www.birdkingdom.ca

Metro Toronto Zoo

Posted December 4, 2008 by admin in Ontario Attractions Blog, ontario attractions | No comments yet

The Toronto Zoo is Canada’s premier Zoo, known for its interactive education and conservation activities. As a unique wildlife experience, we inspire people to live in ways that promote the well being of the natural world.

The Toronto Zoo is set in the beautiful Rouge Valley. The Main Entrance is located on Meadowvale Road, Scarborough, north of Highway 401 (Exit #389 eastbound and westbound). The Zoo is accessible by car and public transit.

The Zoo has over 5,000 animals representing over 460 species and receives approximately 1.2 million visitors each year. The zoo contains over 10 km (6 miles) of walking trails and is 287 hectares (710 acres). One of the largest zoos in the world.  For more zoo info please visit the official Toronto zoo website!

Features

Zellers Discovery Zone*: Explore Zellers Discovery Zone, featuring the Kids Zoo, a dynamic, interactive children’s wildlife experience, Splash Island, an exciting two-acre water play area and the Waterside Theatre, home of exciting family entertainment.

Food: Open daily – Peacock Café (variety of hot and cold light fare, assorted snack foods and frozen treats), Africa Restaurant (Harvey’s). Open seasonally – Americas Restaurant (Harvey’s, Mr. Sub and Yogen Fruz) including outdoor Polar Patio (draft beer, coolers, Pizza Pizza) and Beavertails (hot pastry), Africa Restaurant (Pizza Pizza), Simba Safari Lodge (North American and African fare), Simba Patio (draft beer, coolers), Twiga Duka snack bar (Pizza Pizza). A variety of snack bars and frozen treat carts are located throughout the site.

Gift Shops: There are seven gift shops and kiosks located throughout the Zoo site.

Exhibits and Layout: The Zoo is divided into six zoogeographic regions: Indo-Malaya, Africa, the Americas, Australasia, Eurasia and the Canadian Domain. Animals are displayed indoors in tropical pavilions and outdoors in naturalistic environments, with viewing at many levels.

Must Sees: Visit the award winning African Savanna, New Great Barrier Reef, and our award-winning Gorilla Rainforest, Eurasia outdoor exhibits, home to our Prezwalski foals, Snow leopard and Siberian tiger cubs, and Zellers Discovery Zone* featuring Kids Zoo, Splash Island and Waterside Theatre. 2008 Special Exhibit – Stingray Bay-A Touching Experience – This unique and interactive exhibit runs May to October 2008, $3.00 per person (children 3 and under free)*.

Guest Services: Strollers, wagons and lockers are available to rent at the Main Entrance. Wheelchairs are available at no cost. ATM bank machines are located outside the Main Entrance and in the Africa Restaurant.