Safari Niagara

Posted on June 1, 2011

About: 2821 Stevensville Rd, Stevensville, ON L0S 1S0 905-382-9669 Description: STEVENSVILLE. Just ten minutes from Niagara Falls by car, this park promises a glimpse of both wild and domesticated animals. Monkeys, giraffes, apes, zebras, jaguars and lions number among the residents, and folks can view them by trolley or by foot. Picnic areas, play areas, fishing ponds and interactive attractions also draw their fair share of attention, and modern sculpture punctuates the landscape. With gift shops and eateries to round out the experience, there's plenty of family fun to be found on Zooz' 110 acres. Hours: mid-May to end of May Daily 9am-5pm Jun to Aug Daily 9am-6pm Sep to mid-Oct Daily 10am-4pm Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, Diner's Club Website: Visit Safari Niagara Online  

Marineland Canada

Posted on June 1, 2011

About: 7657 Portage Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X8 905-356-9565 Description: FALLSVIEW. A combination theme park and aquarium, this complex teaches as it entertains and delights. Killer whales, sea lions, walruses and dolphins perform for visitors who are given the opportunity to view feedings and even touch the killer and beluga whales. A colony of deer and elk ensures there's equal opportunity for land animals. Also on the premises are roller coasters, play areas and other amusements, not to mention a handful of restaurants. Hours: Jul - Labor Day Daily 9am-6pm Labor Day - Mid-Oct Mon 10am-5pm Contact for Specific Dates and Times Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diner's Club Website: Visit Marineland Canada Online  

Butterfly Conservatory

Posted on June 1, 2011

About: 2405 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S4 905-358-0025 Description: GRAND ISLAND. If you feel there's something magical about the presence of a single butterfly, imagine having 2000 of them flying about! Thanks to tropical foliage and flowers, a waterfall and an added dose of humidity, the experience becomes downright exotic. Visitors wander the facility's pathways, watching the creatures light on flowers, flutter through the air and create a show of color and fragility. More than 65 species inhabit the space; outside, native counterparts can be found in the butterfly garden. A cafe is available and staff members present butterfly-related programs regularly. Hours: Daily 10am-6pm Hours May Vary Seasonally Payment Methods: Visa,Master Card,Discover,American Express,Diner's Club Website: Visit Butterfly Conservatory Online