Let me begin by saying that I am aware that Papanack receives no government funding. However, this definitely does not mean that they should be allowed to operate a zoo at a sub par level. This place was terrible! Some of the staff I talked to made sure to point out the renovations done to some cages but the majority... More

We were hoping for a fun, family day this labour day weekend. We paid over $50 for our family of 4. By the way, they now take cash only, but there is an ATM (which charges an insane surcharge) that you can take money out at the entrance....but their gift shop still takes credit cards (of course it does -... More

The potholes in the parking lot can damage your car. My initial impression upon approaching the entrance was "rustic" until I got close and saw the boards coming off the building, the paint peeling and the window repaired using a tarpaulin. Inside was no better, litter, weeds and I was not impressed with the conditions of the pens for the... More

As i was reading and reviewing some of the previous reviews about this place. I realized a couple of things. First of all "dpelletier61" of the pictures you included of Papanack only one picture is actually from that zoo. The first one with the Green Forest in the background with the Healthy Tiger at the fence. The other ones aren't... More

I've been to the zoo once before but it was so long ago, I could hardly remember anything...I should have kept it that way. First off, it's very VERY expensive. Also, it's very VERY expensive for what it is and for what you see. So, worth the money? A definite NO! Secondly, while feeding the baboons bread (white bread with... More

Several years ago the bison we see at the zoo today arrived from some other location very emaciated. They were obviously very unhealthy, even to the untrained eye. Because I drive past the zoo sometimes to get to Ottawa, I have had the pleasure of watching these animals be gradually restored to good health. The animals there have been thriving... More

Come on people. Really. This is not a government funded zoo. You cannot compare it to other zoos!! This is a privately run zoo, and they are doing their best under the funding they get from visitors. They are still under surveillance by various government agencies to ensure animals are treated well. The animals DO have water - but the... More

We went here for a visit with the family and the Zoo was great. Lots of interesting animals and the feeding time was great for an afternoon visit. Having been here for a little bit of the morning the kids were getting a little tired for their nap so we left. I missed seeing more of the Zoo but I... More

This place is animal hell, do NOT support it, please! I was there recently during a heat wave and what I saw was atrocious! Some of the animals had no water, and it was 40 degrees outside. I know that they didn't have any water because I heard one keeper radio for others to bring some. This was in the... More