Papanack Park Zoo

I heard and read different things or comments about this place. When you drive in the parking lot, the first thing that came up in my mind was "what the heck" but things get better as the visit progressed. We liked our visit, the animals look happy and well taking care of. The most important, we can easily see all the animals and fairly closed. Cages are definitely looking old, made out wood, things you don't see elsewhere. Especially at the tigers cage on the right side of the site, makes you wandering if this is strong enough. The place is walkable but still a long walk for elderly. Kids loved it.

This is a family farm with somewhat wild animals. I am rating this business with that expectation. Don't go there expecting a world class zoo with admission fees that are easily quadruple of what you pay here. Having said that, some of the cooler wild animals are the lions, brown bears, cheetah, kangaroo. The handlers seem to care about the animals which is a plus. The highlight of the day is getting to hold a 3 month old lion cub for an extra fee.

The animals were fun to watch and feed! They look well taken care of. Staff was very friendly. The paths go in all different directions, it is not one path that you follow there are many of them! A good time was had there! Good price!

Need to say that this Zoo is underrated. And we will definitely will visit it again soon to support animals. I can easily give this zoo 1 star but instead will give them 5 stars for what they are doing even during this hard time.

Reading the barrage of negative reviews I was a little weary at first. After visiting the park I've come to my own conclusion that this place is run well. The animals are happy, and for the most part quite sociable which says a lot about the care they receive. It's sad that this place isn't super busy. It's super close to Ottawa, 25 minutes east of trim just off the 17. Staff is great, animals are in good shape as well. My only critique of the place is that some of the wolves seemed a bit hot. Honestly, I'd pass over the negative reviews and focus in on the more positive ones.