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

Hidden gems: Zoos & Aquariums in Scarborough

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 Scarborough. This list contains 15 places from Zoos & Aquariums category.

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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) (~9.95 km from centre)

Northern Gecko Inc.

Reptile store

👍👍 Jeremy has been great! I own a lot of reptiles and will continue to purchase all my reptile needs from northern gecko. So happy that they are super close to me and usually my order is ready within 1 day. I had a problem with a purchase and Jeremy was kind enough to refund %5 I highly recommend nort...

4.80 (33 reviews) (~5.42 km from centre)

Meow Club

Pet store

👍👍 There are not enough stars for this cat hotel! It’s totally a game changer in the pet care business! When I first noticed it 3 weeks ago it almost gave me whiplash MEOW CLUB was eye catching. I turned around and went in to inquire. Talked with the owner who was supppper friendly and knew all about c...

4.80 (32 reviews) (~8.33 km from centre)

The Koi Store

Aquarium shop

👍 First off, get the number of the store and call before you go to make sure the owner will be there. He's only open a few hours, a few days a week and doesn't always make it on time for those hours. Also, the koi tubs are in the basement so if he is showing them to customers he will lock the front do...

4.80 (14 reviews) (~2.96 km from centre)

Vquatics Aquarium - Japanese Koi | Fancy Goldfish | Tropical Fish

Tropical fish store

👍👍 I decided to start a fancy goldfish tank with my 120 gallon. I bought 12 fancies at Proquatics and 6+months later I'm happy to say all my fish are thriving and colorful as ever. I bought 3 thai orandas, 3 red and white orandas, 3 calico orandas, 2 ranchus and a black moor. These have easily become...

4.70 (143 reviews) (~4.42 km from centre)

Pet Valu

Pet store

Retail chain carrying food, supplies, toys & other products for pets such as dogs, cats & reptiles.

4.70 (90 reviews) (~7.1 km from centre)

Indo Malaya Pavilion

Zoo

👍👍 You can find: Concave casqued hornbill, White-handed gibbon, Temminck's tragopan, Sumatran orangutan, Fairy bluebird, Reticulated Python, and many more interesting animals. You should definitely visit Indo Malaya pavilion if you ever come to Toronto Zoo.

4.70 (52 reviews) (~6.12 km from centre)

Americas Pavillion

Zoo

👍👍 You can find : American alligator, Black-footed ferret, Blue-crowned motmot, Common Marmoset, Crested tinamou, Golden lion tamarin, Silver beak tanager, Spectacled owl, White-faced saki, Two-toed sloth, and many more interesting animal. Don't forget to visit the Blue dacnis if you ever come to Ameri...

4.60 (73 reviews) (~6.28 km from centre)

Toronto Zoo

Bus station

👍👍 By far the best zoo. Excellent lay out. If you plan on walking the entire zoo go as soon as they open. It's huge, wear comfortable shoes!! I enjoyed it alot!!

4.60 (34 reviews) (~6.36 km from centre)

Cedar Trail and the Beare Wetlands Loop

Hiking area

👍👍 A peaceful spot to watch the breeze ripple across the surface of the water. Frequented by geese, turtles, dragonflies, finch, and more

4.60 (30 reviews) (~7.32 km from centre)

Reptile Mart

Reptile store

👍👍 Amazing service! ordered 120gal enclosure and they delivered it to my home, they also reply very fast to questions. Probably the most reasonably priced reptile accessories seller in the GTA as well, definitely recommend.

4.60 (19 reviews) (~9.83 km from centre)

Cheetah Exhibit

Zoo

4.60 (12 reviews) (~5.83 km from centre)

BeaverTails

Dessert shop

👍👍 Spent a day at the Zoo, we found the best way to end this adventure with this treat! We got Strawberry Cheesecake Beavertail. Strawberry Cheesecake came in Strawberry Jam Cheesecake & Graham Crackers on a crispy Fried Dough, the flavour was amazing!

$ $$$

4.50 (51 reviews) (~6.45 km from centre)

Rouge Valley Conservation Centre

Charity

👍👍 There’s an information centre at the entrance with helpful staff. We did the Vista Trail and it was a lovely and very quiet trail. There is a observation deck with views into the forest below. The beginning of the trail is not very well covered so it can get hot if it’s a sunny summer day.

4.50 (50 reviews) (~6.8 km from centre)

Picasso Park

Park

👍👍 Awesome place to sit and watch the clouds pass by.

4.50 (15 reviews) (~5.09 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Zoos & Aquariums in Scarborough, Canada