This place is so so much fun! we brought a 17 month old, 3 year old and 10 year old and they all…read morehad a blast. The owner was so nice and welcoming, the space was so clean and literally had every toy imaginable. 90 minutes went by so fast but you can spend as much time as you want, and I could easily see 2-3 hours having fun. Washrooms were clean! wifi! Had a great time

This place is so awesome. It's a one-of-a-kind contraption, a boat lock of sorts, but it's a…read morespecialized rail car that takes boats up over the Big Chute waterfall. At the time we visited, the visitor's center was closed, but next year I really want to visit when it's open. There's an observation deck there to watch the boats being hauled up and down. There's also some nice parkette areas to have a picnic at, and some walkways to view the Big Chute and the lakes. A must see if you're anywhere nearby!

Where else can you feed a giraffe!…read more This place is cute, not as enriching at the Toronto Zoo but it's small walk around outside with opportunities to feed some animals. I was excited to visit this place and feed the giraffes and zebras, anything else is a bonus. Was impressed and also sad, they had two kinds of Lions, leopards, tigers, cougars and a bunch of other animals. The enclosure for the big cats was not stimulating for them and you can't help feel bad for them, but they are mostly sleeping the whole time. The entrance is also the gift shop and exit. Ask for change into loonies specifically there, to pay for coin operated pellet feed at three locations throughout the park. What's neat and unique here, is they sell cute plastic souvenir buckets with simple food for the animals. It's $10 to start and you keep the souvenir bucket or $7 for a refill. We got one banana, a romaine leaf, shredded/slim carrots, (no ice cream) cone. You are not allowed to feed the animals food from home for safety reasons. Feeding some of the animals was difficult as there is separation 3-4 ft from the cage and wires. You can see failed attempts that bounced off the wires onto the ground, that some animals cannot reach. Find a stick and help the poor little animals get their snack. Some animals were more hungry than others. Some of the monkeys could even catch your banana chunk if thrown to them. TIP: giraffes are hungry and interested in the morning, but by 2:30pm, they seemed full and migrate to the opposite side of the fence. They go inside at night, so they seem to wait there until then. Washrooms: only one building in the whole park, it's flushing and clean enough. Smells like washroom chemicals. Near the tigers by the entrance. Two foot pump washing stations around the park by the goats and giraffes. Food: nothing inside the pavilion, bring your own snacks or picnic. There's a food truck outside, fair prices for ice cream($4-6$ and hot dogs($5)

A fun way to spend an hour or so, walking around. Very no frills - no food, no playground or other…read morethings to do. Almost like a petting zoo but with cages? The variety of animals was fun! From lion to lemurs to mini goats?...the giraffes come right up to you and there were a ton of zebras. We had a nice time! It was about $64 for a family of 3 (baby not included).

Beautiful scenery especially in fall. I come on week ends and not crowded. Book ticket in advance…read moreif u come on week ends. Bring food

Great hike! We did the loop starting behind the Dorset Heritage Museum. It was a bit steep at some…read moresections but very manageable. There were lots of spots to sit and even have a picnic. There's a small shop at the top of the hill under the tower that has various souvenirs and shirts. We did this on a Sunday in late August and there were a handful of people there also.

OVERPRICED- RUDE STAFF- DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY We…read morerecently moved to the area and purchased three season passes for our family -- that are quite pricey, which we were happy to pay based on the staff's promise that grandparents could use the passes if our husbands couldn't attend. However, when we visited with the grandparents, we were told this was not allowed, and were forced to pay over $100 extra at the gate -- despite being clearly told otherwise when we bought the passes. When I contacted the park about this, I received a patronizing response and was told there would be no compensation. Unfortunately, this attitude reflects our broader experience with the staff. During two visits, we encountered rude and unprofessional behavior, particularly at the ice cream shop and gift shop. I even witnessed a staff member aggressively yelling at a child with special needs and saying incredibly inappropriate things to his mother -- behavior that left other guests, including my own children, shocked. This park advertises itself as family-friendly, but that wasn't our experience. What should have been a magical and welcoming place for kids turned out to be a series of disappointments and poor treatment -- made worse by a total lack of accountability from management. We had hoped to make Santa's Village part of our regular family outings for years to come, but after how we've been treated, we won't be returning -- and I'll be advising friends and family to spend their money elsewhere

This place is so unique and unforgettable. It's perfect for kids 2to 7. They have a myriad of…read morekiddie rides, boat rides, mini golf, aerial tree top trekking, elf school and cookie decorating. Probably more but we didn't get through everything we wanted to do before it closed and we were there 11 to 3. My kids absolutely adored this place. Definitely a must stop.

Such a great place for the whole family. There is a zoo for all the ages, then in the summer there…read moreis a splash pad and a little train. Also there are several playgrounds for kids of different age. And all of this is absolutely free!! Large parking lot and picnic areas.

This park and zoo is fantastic - lots of playground space, a small splash pad and zoo keeps the…read morekids busy. The playground space is large with many play areas and smaller ones for toddlers. The splash pad is not as big but gets the job done. The zoo has many interesting animals like camels, goats, capybaras, alpacas, otters and many more. There is a train at the far end of the zoo for a short but fun train ride at a minimal cost. Price of admission is $0! So even if you're there just a short time, it's totally worth it if it's on your way. Parking can be limited on weekends or holidays due to how busy it gets.