Living in Buffalo, NY, Safari Niagara is a quick drive. Took us less than 30 minutes to get there,…read moreincluding crossing the border. Our big mistake was going up around 1130a. This is a place you could totally spend all day wandering around. So much to see and engage with. Tram is free, food is reasonably priced and actually fairly decent quality for such a venue. I got a chicken sandwich and it was ACTUALLY chicken breast! Totally going to be back. Lots more to see.

Awesome place! Bettet than the toromto zoo! The food menu is reasonable compared to other…read moreattraction places. ( would be nice if they add tomato or lettuce on the burgers) the tran is so helpful to get around. So many attractions for kids even as adults we enjoyed seeing the animal and the live shows were nice. I highly reccomend coming here versus the toronto zoo.

After growing up in this small town, it was nice to come back for a visit and see all the cool…read morethings that have changed like Hidden Valley! We came out to celebrate some birthdays and check out all the animals. Our tour guide, Tom, was so knowledgeable and nice. He made a lot of good jokes too which I appreciated. The animals were all excited to see us since we were in the first tour of the day. My son loved seeing all the big bison come right up to the side of the bus and eat the food from his cup. The tour ended and we got some lunch at the counter service spot in the lodge. The burger was delicious and the fries tasted great too. I had a bite of the Buffalo chicken panini as well and it was so good. The best part about the food was that for two adult meals and a kids meal with drinks only came out to $30. For how the world is right now, that is so awesome to see. It made the day feel very affordable and family friendly. We also checked out the petting zoo which was filled with goats, donkeys, and even a couple kangaroos! What a great day out at the farm. We will definitely be back again.

It's a wonderful adventure for kids of all ages. It's convenient to check in online, or get that…read morepersonal touch at the reservation desk on the upper floor of the facility. We grabbed a light lunch at the Trailside Grill while we waited for our scheduled Safari bus tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the animals and called their names as we entered each of the enclosures. He made our tour a most excellent adventure!

Came here for Maple Weekend 2024 and had an awesome experience! They had so many things going on,…read moreincluding a tractor ride, tree tapping demo, animals to pet, maple mead sampling from 810 Meadworks, a huge variety of maple products for sale, and food (maple chili, maple sloppy Joe, maple hot dogs, maple ice cream, maple pancakes, maple cotton candy, maple popcorn, maple donuts, and more!) We bought several maple products including maple peanut butter, maple syrup, maple onion dip mix, and maple meringue drops. Everything was great and I'll definitely come back here for a future maple weekend.

It's early spring, and the question arises again: "Which maple syrup farm will we visit this time?"…read more "Maple Weekend" is an annual event where maple sugar producers open their doors to the public. It's a fun, educational and, of course, sweet time for everyone. Wolf Maple Products Farm was the perfect destination. There was something for everyone. It's definitely a great place for families with children. With a small playground, petting zoo and tractor rides, your kids won't be bored. For us, just being in the countryside was cool. Of course, buying a jug of maple syrup is a must. We also had warm, freshly made maple cream glazed donuts. To make that not enough, we covered each bite with maple soft serve ice cream. It was sweet heaven:). The place is not particularly huge and was rather crowded. The lines to the food section or the tractor ride can be long. But you're outside enjoying the fresh spring air, taking your time to do anything. The weather was perfect, which obviously helped. Next year, check out their Facebook page for more details. They really have a lot to offer.

What a fun way to spend an autumn afternoon. Lots of fun activities for the little ones.read more

A once every summer drive to Springridge never disappoints. A well-run operation from the farm to…read moretheir own branding of jarred comestibles, which we drive out for every summer. Their BBQ sauces are literally like home made, including relishes, jams, chutneys, etc. Lots of activities for children, great café and croissants for the adults. Nice crowd frequenting this place. We always enjoy visiting. Their store carries lots of bits and pieces for the home, reminiscent of Cracker Barrel in the US.

This place was so cool! I had done a little research and decided to purchase tickets for our family…read moreto visit. I purchased online in advance. It starts with sort of a museum, which we mostly skipped. We were able to use the clean restrooms and then begin our journey into the bird sanctuary. The birds roam free and there's actually cute little mice in the building. I think they're prey for the birds but couldn't be certain. There's all kind of birds here and they're allowed to fly around and roam inside the big habitat . My kiddos fed the lorikeets and they had a blast doing that!

An animal tourist attraction based around rescued animals that warns at every turn against the…read moreexotic pet trade? Well, that's a good idea and one that I can get behind. As it turns out, Bird Kingdom is also a fun and well-executed entertainment concept with a lot of educational resources about the animals there and on endangered species more generally. On the whole, I'm mostly against zoos, which hide their carnival origins behind advocacy stories as a pretext for continuing to breed large exotic animals for entertainment purposes. But this ain't that: it's essentially a retirement home for a lot of birds and reptiles that otherwise probably would have met worse ends, and I can support that. The three-level atrium is great. You can feed the lorikeets for a small upcharge. The parking lot is a bit too small for the volume and--caveat emptor--the adjacent lots are ungodly expensive. Worth a visit, though.

I visited the Butterfly Conservatory and really enjoyed the experience. I somewhat knew what to…read moreexpect because I have been to several butterfly farms before, so I was expecting the usual enclosed environment with butterflies flying freely around. However, this conservatory was even prettier than some of the other butterfly attractions I have visited. The environment itself is beautiful and peaceful. There are numerous butterflies flying around, along with lovely greenery, waterfalls, and water features that make the space feel calm and relaxing. It is a very nice attraction for anyone who enjoys nature, photography, or simply wants a peaceful place to explore. One part that really stood out to me was the interactive activity at the end of the experience. Guests are given a coloring sheet with a butterfly, hummingbird, or another design to color. Once finished, the attraction attendant scans the artwork, and then your colored image appears on a screen. I thought that was such a cool and creative feature. It added something extra and memorable to the visit. Overall, the Butterfly Conservatory was a beautiful and enjoyable attraction. The butterflies, scenery, water features, and interactive activity made it a relaxing and fun experience. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

Our recent trip to the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory was truly magical! Our tickets for…read moreadmission were included with our Wonder Pass Plus purchase. This attraction doesn't require an appointment, but it is a longer bus ride from the other Niagara Parks attractions, so be sure to plan for that. We used our passes to take the WEGO bus from Niagara Takes Flight to the butterfly conservatory. Rain was in the forecast, so this is a nice, indoor option. The conservatory itself houses so many butterflies, and they tell you upon entry that it is thought to be lucky if a blue one lands on you, so everyone inside is doing their best to attract a blue butterfly. Several landed on us, and while you don't want to move for fear of them flying away, you also want to get your companion's attention to snap that perfect pic! We had lots of fun even though the temperature is kept very warm and the space was crowded. Clearly, everyone had the same rainy-day activity planned. My only complaint comes from when I asked about re-entry. I was told that we could leave the conservatory, but not the building. We wanted to visit the cafe and grab a bite to eat or something to drink and perhaps return once the crowd had thinned out a bit, but that is not permitted. We were told that we could step out to cool down in the gift shop or lobby area and then return through the same entrance that we used when we arrived. The volunteer got on her walkie to tell someone that we'd be coming back in, so I'm not even sure that this is normally permitted. Overall, it was a fun and new experience for us. The staff was kind and the conservatory is beautiful. There's also a botanical garden and at least one beehive there, but we didn't get to explore the outdoor areas due to the rain.

Such a nice escape hidden in the heart of Toronto. From the small park just before the entrance to…read morethe beautiful large trail behind the zoo, this area really feels like a quaint little secret. Its not busy and its free to enter! An actual zoo and includes barnyard animals you can get right up close to! This is even encouraged. Some stools in the barn, perfect to help your litte ones get the perfect view. So much fun! Highly recommend!

Love this little free farm (we do donate every time we go) in the city with animals to observe…read more Been taking kid since she was a baby and we all love it. Now they have a centre open for babies and toddlers! Awesome!

nowNEW Marineland treats employees just as bad as the…read moreanimals. Out of desperation I agreed to temporarily work at this hell hole til I could find better work. Now I am having to fight for my pay as the dishonest HR and owners don't want to pay us properly. On top of not entering our hours properly in the payroll and refusing to give me a punch#; so I had to rely on Lan Tran the manager to enter my hours. According to the ADP their payroll for this May 20 pay period they are paying me for 11 hours of work, pay day June 11, 2021. Yet I worked more than 11 hours, and it was during May 2022 not in June 2021. Cause in 2021 we weren't even working, that was during the pandemic. Thankfully I found a better job elsewhere, but still need my paycheck to pay bills.

Outdated, unkept, dirty and expensive. Inhumane treatment of animals. We left feeling depressed.read more

From what I understand this zoo started out as a big cat rescue, and because of that I expected the…read moreenclosures to be much higher quality than they actually were. For some reasons the goats had a significantly larger enclosure than the vast majority of the big cats. If the animals weren't asleep in the tiny bit of shade in their enclosures, they were pacing back and fourth (a clear sign of stress). None of the big cats had enough space to carry out any sort of natural behaviour, and there was no space for them to hide from visitors. I'm sure the owners of the zoo have good intentions, however they clearly have more animals than they can adequately handle, and, as a result, the animals majority of the zoo's residents seem to have a very poor quality of life and care.

Shady trails, cute property. Can get incredibly close to the animals, not like larger zoos. Great…read morefor kids. Lots of lions and big cats here. They are gorgeous.

This strip has so much going on. Was very surprised at how much it had changed over the years(for…read morethe better). Still many chain restaurants, hotels, entertainment options like haunted houses, arcades, mini golf, ferris wheels, wax museum), and other touristy things such as gift shops. Youd definately be able to spend an entire day here. Lots of parking optons throughout the strip. Stay til dusk to watch the epic fireworks show right over the falls. Worth a visit!

A fun day trip with something for everyone--shops, restaurants, arcades, and attractions all along…read morea lively strip overlooking Niagara Falls. It has a breezy boardwalk vibe (think Coney Island or Jersey Shore without the beach), and we were lucky to catch the Asian Food and Culture Festival with live music and delicious dishes against the stunning Falls backdrop. Highlights include the SkyWheel, mini-golf, wax museum, haunted houses, and plenty of souvenir shops. On the flip side, parking can be pricey (up to $40), food is often overpriced, and it can feel a bit tacky at times--so plan accordingly. Perfect for a stimulating, relaxing afternoon, but probably not a whole-weekend destination. Definitely a tourist trap... but a charming one if you know what you're getting into.