Hidden gems - Zoos & Aquariums in North York, Canada not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Zoos & Aquariums in North York

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in North York. This list contains 115 places from Zoos & Aquariums category.

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Under The Sea Inc.

Aquarium shop

👍👍 My first visit and I will definitely be back. I have recently set my aquarium back up and it was great to connect with Shawn again, a brilliant mind in the hobby.

5.00 (75 reviews) (~66.06 km from centre)

ReptilesRuS

Reptile store

👍👍 I bought a number of things over the past year or so from Reptiles R Us. Most recently I bought an Arcada T5 bulb and kit for my bearded dragon. The bulb was defective. I contacted the company and they were very responsive - offering advice. The bulb still didnt work. I returned the bulb and kit -...

5.00 (34 reviews) (~44.41 km from centre)

Fins8

Aquarium shop

👍👍 Beautiful discus! We had the fish shipped to us overnight. They arrived well packaged and very healthy. The fish are doing great and look stunning in our aquarium. Steven was really helpful and patient with our questions and also contacted us a few days later to make sure everything is going well. V...

5.00 (29 reviews) (~69.42 km from centre)

Soos Pets - Best Natural Pet Products

Pet supply store

👍👍 Amazing Pet Shampoo products! Excellent for pets overall skin and coat health.

5.00 (22 reviews) (~5.4 km from centre)

Aqua Shop Design Warehouse

Aquarium

👍👍 Very professional! The products are high quality! It's my first aquarium and it turns out beautiful! I really recommend them and in the future I will buy from them again!

5.00 (13 reviews) (~7.37 km from centre)

Exotic Aquarium World

Aquarium shop

👍👍 Exotic Aquarium World in Mississauga is one of the best saltwater/reef aquarium stores in the GTA. The store offers the best fish selection in the whole Southern Ontario area, ranging from common fish (like blue/yellow/purple tangs) to rare fish (barracuda & sharks). Additionally, there is a great s...

4.90 (138 reviews) (~23.25 km from centre)

Saltwater Pros Canada

Aquarium shop

👍👍 First time coming into the store, I was super impressed on the layout and how everything looked,walked my self into the back room where all the corals and animals were kept, I was amazed at the selection they had, the guys that helped me out big shoutout to you, they were super truthful and had tons...

4.90 (134 reviews) (~4.71 km from centre)

Lucy’s Farm Zoo

Farm

👍👍 I attended Lucy's Zoo with my wife and kids. I didn't know what to expect as I had not read any reviews beforehand. This was one of the best experiences I have had with my family! The hosts are fantastic and really know how to treat their guests well. We were delighted to have met the Alpacas (Rome...

4.90 (134 reviews) (~70.33 km from centre)

Global Pet Foods

Pet supply store

👍👍 What a great store! The assortment of food, accessories and toys I can find here for my four-legged friends is fantastic. Blake and Shalyn are very knowledgeable and always there to help. But I have to admit, Chewy is the best! 😉

4.90 (100 reviews) (~71.4 km from centre)

PoochyKat

Pet store

👍👍 Boo’s new favourite store 🥰 We’ve been to a couple of local pet stores around the area and this little one is the best so far. The mother-daughter duo is super friendly, very knowledgeable and helpful, definitely not the one that pushes you to buy the most expensive items. UPDATE: I just feel the...

4.90 (79 reviews) (~20.74 km from centre)

Bear Creek Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary Inc.

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Wonderful staff; very caring! Took a little bird there today that had hit our office window and tumbled into a parked car. Appreciated that we would take the time to bring the bird to them! I would highly recommend them! We visited the SPCA first as it was closer. They didn't take the time to even...

4.90 (70 reviews) (~70.8 km from centre)

Aquarium Service Toronto

Aquarium

👍👍 Outstanding! Great guy to work with. I got a full 140 gal set up in my reception area and my customers love it. He got all the parts and pieces I needed and got everything going. Crazy amount of knowledge Chris has. He will be servicing my tank every month from now on. You will not be disappointed a...

4.90 (52 reviews) (~10.36 km from centre)

Fergus Pet Corner

Pet store

👍👍 I bought two live plants from the store for my betta tank, which was also bought with a good experience here. The plants were in wonderful health, as well as all the fish they were kept with. The woman who assisted me was super helpful and very kind as well as knowledgeable. The store is definitely...

4.90 (36 reviews) (~78.89 km from centre)

Elephant Round-Up

Animal park

👍👍 Great place no matter how old you are. We had no kids with us and we are from Winnipeg. Could have spent many more hours there

4.90 (34 reviews) (~77.3 km from centre)

Wise Guys Park

City park

👍👍 Nice quite park, there’s no parking at this particular park probably why it remains so quite. I feel as though the obstacles are a little advanced and different than traditional parks it was a great change of pace.

4.90 (23 reviews) (~69.21 km from centre)

The Fish Sempai

Goldfish store

In-store shopping · In-store pick-up · Delivery

4.90 (18 reviews) (~82.53 km from centre)

Zoo Tek

Entertainer

👍👍 We had our daughters birthday party today with Zootek and it was incredible!!! I would highly recommend hiring Zootek for your child’s birthday party or any other event as they were not only educational but very entertaining and a whole lot of fun!!! I can’t say enough good things about Doug and his...

4.90 (18 reviews) (~56.8 km from centre)

DOGORA

Pet store

👍👍 I bought the “Don’t fall off” high tops at the end of winter and the couple times my dog wore them, they were excellent.Maurice is prone to getting clumps of snow in his paws but not with the high tops! They stay on great and allow me to skip wiping down my dogs paws before entering the house.The on...

4.90 (14 reviews) (~4.65 km from centre)

Scales Nature Park

Park

👍👍 Anton was extremely knowledgeable and patient with my very excited kids. Such a great hidden gem of a place in Orillia, highly recommended!

4.80 (138 reviews) (~89.03 km from centre)

Duke's Pet Foods

Pet supply store

🫤 I really loved the cats, so fluffy, so cute, the best fur babies I’ve ever seen. So welcoming UNLIKE THE MAN AT THE REGISTER! The annoying register man made my friend late for the bus because he was on the phone talking to a client . He talks way too much. We were waiting for SO long, it would have...

4.80 (135 reviews) (~40.36 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Zoos & Aquariums in North York, Canada