I wish I could give more stars! The staff are kind and…read moreknowledgeable. The animals seem stress free (some of them were rescued from horrid conditions). The bed and breakfast is incredible (those farm fresh eggs are divine!) I'm already excited for our next visit and we just got home!

Fun, hands on experience with some of the biggest cats you'll come face to face with. Behind the…read morescenes tour to feed these big boys/gals is definitely worth the fee and was a very special experience. We got to feed the lion and the snow leopard and to finish our behind the scenes experience, we got to spend some cuddle time with the fox kits in their den. I would definitely stop in again when we are back in the area. What a neat experience!

The animals are adorable and the owner is one of the friendliest people I have ever met. He's also…read moregreat with the animals. All in all, a great farm. p.s. you get free farm fresh eggs - the most delicious I have eaten in a while.

There are many commercial operations where children meet various animals and maybe even pet one or…read moretwo if they stick their heads through the bars that separate them from the children. They also often have mechanical dispensers that allow you to purchase one or two tablespoons of food for the animals at a time. Limited animal numbers and animal/bird types, with limited access. Wild Things is EXACTLY the opposite of all this: The total number of animals and/or birds locked up or inaccessible to the children is zero. Norman, the owner, has a very extensive family of animal and bird friends and he loves to share them with the children who come to visit. $8.00 per person is the admission price and for that you get unlimited access to chicks from several breeds of chickens, geese, ducks, pigeons and turkeys. Can you pet them? Of course you can. Can you pet chicks, and even pick them up chicks and hold them in your hand? Yes, of course you can. Can you feed any of them? Yes, of course you can. In fact, all of them. You are encouraged to feed any of the animals. Unlimited food is available ....all of it at no extra charge. As soon as you exit your vehicle in the parking lot will be met by several breeds of goats, ranging from dwarfs to full -size, and maybe a small cow. Chickens and ducks will surround you as you walk most places, from the parking lot onward. Turkeys and geese mostly stay near the barns or the pond. The geese may be a bit stand-offish, depending on their mood, but they will also wait to be touched. The rabbits, which range from white/black through milk chocolate and all the way to full black LOVE to be held and cuddled.. An occasional chipmunk may join in.. In the 120 year-old barn adults can see and appreciate how the wood was cut and fitted by hand in the nineteenth century: wood pins hold it together, not metal nails. Head back to the corner of the barn and you will find some zip-lines for the children to enjoy. and liberal hay on the floor to protect them in case they fall off. A fifty-year old black walnut stands outside, with bird houses across it, and ropes to swing from, while rope hammocks await nearby for those that get tired. Is it all perfect? Not quite: there are no washrooms with running water. Just the old-style wood privvies, with hand-wash lotions outside.. Is a visit worthwhile? It is beyond any expectation. I have not even heard of anything that delivers this much, at any price, anywhere. Children and adults will be treated to an enjoyment that cannot be found in any commercial farm or zoo anywhere in the GTA, perhaps even all of Ontario.. For kids, .this is several dreams come true, all at the same time. Oh yes, Parking is free, too.

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!

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.

Lionel Petting Zoo is only in operation from May until October, which makes sense as it looks like…read morethe whole zoo is outdoors. They have a maximum of 10 people inside at a time (according to their website) however even though we booked a specific time frame, there was pretty clearly more than 10 people inside. Unlike some other zoos we went too, there was no real path to follow. It's basically a giant square with a small square on the inside. The outline of the larger square is filled with fenced in animals, and the inner square has fenced animals as well. Although its understandable they have an admission fee for the upkeep of the animals, I feel it should have included the feed. Other zoos are free admission and only charge for feed (ie. high park) so in terms of value, this is a bit below par. Finally, I would never say the animals are aggressive, however when trying to feed the goats, one of them bit the entire feed bag and ripped it away. As I'm an adult, this is fine as I am agile and athletic, however a small child could have easily gotten injured, so perhaps some more training would suffice.

Went mid August looking for something to do with my son. I though the admission price was kind of…read morepricey ($28 for 5 people), does not matter if you have 3 people, same price for the group and much smaller than I thought. You get to choose time slot and we only got 45 mins before we had to leave which was plenty of time mind you since it was really hot. Extra $5 for a bag of feed to feed the animals. My son enjoyed looking at the animals but I wish the price was per person so I don't have to pay the same amount even if I have a smaller family.

When we came here in early January 2026 it was snowing, parts of the zoo were closed (Mayan…read moreTemple), and sections were under construction. We were warmly greeted by an employee whom asked if we needed any help with directions when we entered. It was very quick and no line to enter or exit since we bought tickets and parking online. The size of the enclosures actually seems decent. The animals seemed happy. The wolves were playing together in the snow. The polar bears were wrestling. It felt quite special to see those animals thriving in the snow. The zoo has many paved paths and signs. They also give you a paper map when you first enter. Since it was winter make sure to enter the inside facilities to see more. The restrooms were warm and clean! They even had a way to call if a restroom needed service. For three adults it was about $96 CAD. We spent probably two hours there and saw almost everything. Although we went on a weekend, it wasn't very crowded (likely due to the cold). It looks like a very well maintained zoo that's only 15 min drive from Little Portugal, Toronto. It was a fun time!

Beautiful zoo! Lots to see. Lots to learn here. All staff are very friendly and knowledgable…read more Prepare to walk a lot. Great way to get your steps in. For an additional fee on top of admission, you can ride the zoo mobile which takes you from one part of the zoo to the other. Theyre also working on the board walk to help connect the furthest points of the zoo to one another. Lots of great additions over the years. Theres even a huge splash pad! Seasons pass would get you the most bang for your buck. Pays for itself in just 2-3 visits. Been here during all seasons and its always a great time. Open all year round. Limited food options but they have beavertails!

Massive park in Scarborough with many trails. Great spot for hiking and photography. I absolutely…read morelove visiting here to see the fall foliage. Parking spots can be a bit tough to find in the peak fall period so come early in the morning if you can.

We cam here because we were interested in hiking within the GTA. This was a great option, about…read more20min from where we were staying. We visited on a May weekend on a nice day and there was plenty of (free) parking avaiable. There were Rangers available at the entrance to the hike (not sure if this is normal, or just because of the toronto open days weekend). They were really helpful and offered great recommendations for the hikes, The hike we chose was fairly easy,although it was confusing at times due to the signage. We very rarely get lost, however on this hike we got lost at least twice and had to back track. But apart from that it was still a great time.

This garden is so beautiful. Lots of flowers even this summer is too hot. Big trees and lots of…read morebenches where you can relax and read a book.

My husband is an avid gardener. He loves to grow flowers, herbs, vegetables, etc…read more So we went to visit the Botanical Gardens in Toronto. Not a large space (about 4 acres), but beautifully manicured and landscaped. Almost every plant had a sign/label so it was easy to know what you were looking at. There were tons of staff working the grounds and the gift shop had a lot of educational books and videos. A great place to relax. Parking is $CDN4 an hour, but the entrance to the Gardens is FREE.

Lots of variety in produce. Love the animals for the kids. Prices are fair. They sell other…read moreproducts not only produce such as meats and pies.

Late review. Came here in the summer and it was so fun! Loved buying a bucket of veggies to feed…read morethe animals. Market area was a little expensive.