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+1 905-983-5016
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3667 Concession Road, Orono, ON, L0B 1M0 |
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Good for Kids
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Yes |
Today |
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed now
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Local time (Orono) | 8:33 PM Saturday, May 31, 2025 |
Monday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Tuesday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Wednesday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Thursday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Friday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Sunday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Specialties
Our mission is to protect and conserve the natural world by offering the public engaging wildlife education programs and experiences with animals to help foster the necessary awareness, knowledge, skills and confidence to live in an environmentally responsible way.
History
Established in 1983.
In 1981, Wolfram and Christa Klose adopted a male lion cub, named «Pasha». Within a few months, a young female tiger («Contessa») and a lion («Delilha») were acquired to keep him company. A large enclosure was built in the middle of their rural property to safely and comfortably house them.
Public interest encouraged the development of a formal zoo. After two years of hard work, Jungle Cat World opened its doors to the public in 1983. By 1989, it was fully accredited by the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
What started out as a simple hobby, inspired by the Klose family’s love for animals, has evolved into a renowned zoological park, known for its captive breeding program and environmental education programs, like Safari Zoo Camp.