Top rated Zoos & Aquariums in Halifax, Canada to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2024)

Top rated Zoos & Aquariums in Halifax

Experience the best that Halifax has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 21 places from Zoos & Aquariums category.

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Hope For Wildlife

Wildlife rescue service

👍👍 During our vacation to Halifax, we had to stop by Hope For Wildlife. Madyson's been watching Hope in the Wild for a while now, and she's always wanted to go visit. As soon as we walked in, we got to enjoy very friendly volunteers. The wildlife center is very well laid out, and should be the standar...

4.90 (708 reviews) (~25.65 km from centre)

Living Reef Aquariums

Aquarium shop

👍👍 Best place in HRM the people are fantastic and service is always 10/10 if you're looking for a place and in need of some reef help this place is my top go to, should be yours too :) big shout out to Ryan and Nathan who are great help and serve you with a smile!!

4.90 (45 reviews) (~15.54 km from centre)

Halifax Public Gardens

Garden

Historic landscaped gardens hosting regular concerts & events, plus walking tours & flower exhibits.

4.80 (6.3K reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)

Shubie Park

Park

Forested, 16-ha. lakefront park with a beach, campground & picnic area, plus a visitor center.

4.80 (2.3K reviews) (~6.36 km from centre)

Aquarica Tropical Fish

Aquarium shop

👍👍 We are new to the hobby and feel lucky have found the best aquarium. Staff were very patient with our questions. I have a guppy that has a shimmying problem after a week in my new tank, turns out nitrite is too high, we are trying everything to bring it to 0, as David suggested, hopefully he’ll be b...

4.80 (303 reviews) (~10.97 km from centre)

Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia

Cultural center

👍👍 Beautiful establishment! Very welcoming staff. Definitely a must see while visiting Halifax.

4.80 (120 reviews) (~10.87 km from centre)

Dartmouth Heritage Museum

Local history museum

👍👍 I strongly believe this museum should get promoted in Media. It is one-of-a-kind and yet, you may easily miss it even though you live in the neighbourhood for a long time.

4.80 (52 reviews) (~2.87 km from centre)

Point Pleasant Park

Park

Leafy destination on Halifax peninsula with trails, fort ruins, a historic tower & a swimming beach.

4.70 (4.2K reviews) (~2.77 km from centre)

Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum

Museum

Museum tracing Canada's civilian & military aviation history with vintage planes & memorabilia.

4.70 (226 reviews) (~25.75 km from centre)

Atlantic Aquarium & Pet Supplies

Aquarium shop

👍👍 Overall experience was great! Jake was extremely helpful, and they have great selection. I did a large online order of freshwater plants, and everything came in healthy. Excellent service. Thanks :)

4.70 (62 reviews) (~6.76 km from centre)

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Maritime museum

Large maritime museum, with boatbuilding, shipwreck & naval exhibits, plus a historic vessel.

4.60 (4.2K reviews) (~1.22 km from centre)

Leighton Dillman Park

Park

Dogs allowed

4.60 (308 reviews) (~2.36 km from centre)

Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum

Heritage museum

👍👍 There is no charge to visit. Donations accepted. Lots of amazing history, lovely gift shop, tea room and you can place orders on line for delicious, home made cooked goods from their website. Nicecfamily outing. Farm animals roam around too.

4.60 (207 reviews) (~7.31 km from centre)

Museum of Natural History

Natural history museum

Natural history & science museum, established in 1868, with live animals & interactive exhibits.

4.50 (2.1K reviews) (~0.36 km from centre)

Alderney Landing

Cultural center

👍 Great place for interesting food and handmade goods. There was a variety of coffee cookies pretzels and other baked goods. There was also a type of fast-food restaurant with seafood. The prices seemed a little high but overall a great market. Parking is plentiful and accessible.

4.50 (2.1K reviews) (~2.15 km from centre)

Hatfield Farm

Wedding venue

👍👍 Beautiful space!!! The scenery was mesmerizing, the food was 20/10, friendly staff and a great wedding venue! We had an amazing time

4.50 (497 reviews) (~17.26 km from centre)

AFK Reef Supplies

Pet store

😠 I am a freshwater fish lover. I bought quite some fish from this place. The fish appear to have stayed in her tank for unusually long time. Due to malnutrition, they stayed small. They do not have much longevity left in them. I will not go to this fish store any further for freshwater fish.

4.40 (51 reviews) (~7.1 km from centre)

1 Fish 2 Fish

Tropical fish store

In-store shopping · Kerbside pickup · Delivery

4.30 (473 reviews) (~3.12 km from centre)

PetSmart

Pet supply store

Chain featuring a range of pets, supplies & food (most offer grooming, boarding & other services).

4.20 (940 reviews) (~7.11 km from centre)

Discovery Centre

Tourist attraction

Modern museum with interactive exhibits related to science, technology, engineering, arts & math.

4.20 (407 reviews) (~1.64 km from centre)

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Top rated Zoos & Aquariums in Halifax, Canada