May 12 2018. 1:30pm…read more Weather - cool, light breeze. Overcast. No rain forecasted. Typical chilly Ontario spring day. The good: This is an excellent, family friendly and highly enjoyable zoo. Plenty of animal variety. Not overcrowded or too busy. Not touristy or campy. It is a zoo experience, through and through. You learn about, interact with, feed, see and enjoy the animals. Animals are well taken care of and clearly happy. The exhibits are designed to be easily viewable. Staff are very friendly and the price is right. Free parking. The bad: None. The Ugly: None. Special Note: As with any zoo, please respect the animals and follow the staff lead regarding how to interact with them.

Haven't been here since I was a kid with school. Took family there today, age range adults to 4 yrs…read moreold and learning challenges. It was so perfect. Weather was mild, overcast, it spit rain. So...logistics. Easy to get to from highway. Clear signage to get you there. Spacious free parking (gravel) and a sweet covered bridge to get to the entrance. It already felt cozy. Reasonable prices, anyone who bitches is being cheap. Complimentary wagons for little ones in exchange for a signed waiver and a promise not to drive it into ponds. Seems reasonable. ;p The goat petting station is JUST inside and we were there like a magnet! So much fun. 25c to feed them, no loonie rip off. You can buy bear/wolf/deer food to feed the exhibit animals. Genius. Plenty of signage to talk about the animals, their personal habits and concerns you might have (shedding, animal noises, one with a sore hip, etc). The roaming peacocks are always great (little ones under mama's wing) and picking up stray feathers feels like treasure! See other review for paths, accessibility, care of animals evident, etc. They have shows at various times for kids in a covered seated area. They have a playground for those who need to take a break. There is a rentable log cabin for birthdays and events. Plenty of picnic tables scattered about. You can walk right up to the herbivore's enclosures to feed them -not the tigers and carnivores, obviously. Everything has a comfortable, familiar feel, the cabins have that Scouts camp paint job feel. No garish colours or obvious pandering to what 'kids forced fun feels like this.' There is a forest trail, FYI. On the way out I spoke with the owner as she mans the gift shop -how often do you get to do that? She is lovely and genuine and talks freely about past and future plans. She loves her job, and lives it. Bottom line: take 3 hours, family/friends, a picnic and GO.

perfect place for kids to play pretend. perfect for adults who don't want to chase their kids…read morearound. everything is safe and contained.

From the owner: Tiny Town is an amazing little village just for children to learn, grow, and most importantly play…read more Come and play today.

The price is right! Can't find indoor playgrounds for under $18 anywhere remotely near Hamilton…read morethese days. Low price plus 2 free adults per kid. The place is well taken care of, though I think there was just one staff on the whole time we were there which is kind of crazy but the place ran like a well oiled machine. Great climbing structures, the toddler zone I thought would be boring for my 2.5 year old but it had soooo many toys for him to try out.

From the owner: Amazing Adventures Playland® is an indoor adventure playland filled with soft play…read more structures, foam ball fountain, toddler play area and thrilling time to be had! Our purpose at Amazing Adventures Playland® is to encourage a healthy lifestyle for kids through fun exercise in a safe, comfortable indoor environment. The playland facilities have been designed to captivate children's imaginations and to create memorable experiences. Our environment allows parents and caregivers to relax while meeting the strictest guidelines in children's safety. Contact us today to find out more information!

I can't believe this place exists and it's a child's playground, it's insane. The slides are so…read moretall and so steep there are moments of rollercoaster thrills, at a local playground! Not recommended for children under 12 to go down alone.

This place is amazing!!! My kids are 4 and almost 6 and they love it. 12 years old!!??? I have no…read moreidea what the other guy is talking about. It is like a mini Canada's Wonderland!

Amazing, fun, and plain great…read more We didn't have any expectations, and were pleasantly surprised by the owner's dedication to the business - she's actually going an extra length to educate people about ostriches, by showing instructional videos and etc. In addition to the obvious, i.e ostriches, there are also exceptionally adorable bunnies (think the Easter bunny movie), little goats, chickens, ducks, guinea fowls and etc. Lots of space for the kids to run around and have fun. I highly recommend using the opportunity to eat ostrich meat - they serve steaks and little samplers, so come hungry. You can also buy raw meat to take home - I did, and loved it. Overall, I know we'd definitely be back.

Animal lovers rejoice: This place is so much fun - lots of friendly animals to pet (the goats are…read moreSUCH love bugs) and see, the ostriches are adorable, and they'll cook you up some ostrich or you can buy some meat to take home. I had a friend try an ostrich sausage and another tried the pierogi, while I bought meat to bring home. I was given cooking suggestions as well. Four adults spent the better part of five hours there. The land is spacious, colourful, cheerful, and well kept and it's a warm atmosphere. Yelena makes the tour very interactive and educational and asks you to make yourself at home roaming the open land away from the ostrich pens. She clearly cares about each animal as she can go through their stories to how they arrived on her farm and their personalities and history thus far (2018 is only their third year) on the farm, how they interact with her, with other people, and with other ostriches. I'll definitely be bringing more friends back here!

This is one of the few places to visit along the beach. It seems like it has seen better days…read moreand is a little run down now. There's a snack bar where you grab a bite to eat. I would drive down to Barangas (for a fancy meal) or the ice cream place (for a cheap meal) instead. We did the bumper cars, outdoor laser tag, and miniature golf at Adventure Village. They were OK. Nothing to write home about. Our 8-year old daughter did the rock climbing wall too. The mini golf course was pretty short and the holes were not that impressive. The bumper cars were actually pretty fun despite the small area. The laser tag course was pretty big and they tell you who "won" at the end. Tip: You win by having the most hits, not by not getting hit.

We had a fun time here with family and an 8 year old. This place is a bit run down and rough around…read morethe edges. However, everything was in working order and the attractions were reasonably priced. We didn't hit the concession stand, so I can't speak to that quality or pricing. The employees were engaged and seemed to enjoy being there. We've been to too many places similar to this where everyone working seemed to be a surly kid-hater. This place was NOT like that.

I hadn't been to African Lion Safari since around 2005--or maybe even earlier--so my memory of it…read morewas completely different from what I saw this time. I was pleasantly surprised! I loved how it wasn't overcrowded with animals, and you can tell they're very careful about safety--everything is well-secured to prevent accidents or escapes. The lions... wow! Absolutely majestic. Honestly, all the animals looked happy and healthy, and it really felt like they were in their own element. The drive-through safari takes about an hour to an hour and a half if you take your time, but you can also go through in 30 minutes if you're just cruising. We didn't try the food, but there were lots of options available, plus a couple of gift shops. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be going back! Whether you're with kids, your partner, friends, or even going solo--it's such a fun and unique experience. If you're in or around Toronto, this place is a must-see!

The park is great, however, their website is broken, frustrating and just shit! I purchased 4…read moretickets as a Xmas gift. The website happily took my money, but the ticket download button is broken (nothing downloads). The receipt page says tickets would be emailed. Nothing was emailed. Very nice. I used their contact email and only then found out that the park staff are not available from December 19 to Jan 05! Very nice. Now I have nothing to give as gifts and will need to make a promissory note. Also very nice. Suggestion: Hire a student to design a website that works and is current. You can teach them something about the animals. Win, win!

I really enjoy their selection of drinks! Menu is written on the window outside, they also have fun…read moresummer drinks! If you're ever around the area, it's definitely a great place to stop by and grab a coffee and a snack!

Definitely a place to have ready on your list of things to do with the little kids on a rainy day,…read morePA day or strike day! They got everything going on. They take their coffee seriously and have pastry options like bagel, muffin and croissant in addition to real food. The play area is separate from the cafe area. You could go here just to work (internet tested at 24/23) or just to keep the kids busy. I went on a PA day and it was quite busy but I was still able to find a seat. There is also a separate children's area with a ECE and more structured activity. My kid made some crafts while there. Recommended all around, great place, great staff and great product.

3 star place, but with 5 star value…read more This is a fairly small place that's not necessarily a destination spot for families to travel a good amount of distance for. With that said, it's very affordable and well-suited to families who have kids in the 3-12 age range. A great spot for locals or if you happen to be with your family in the area. For just under $30, a family can enter the park which has: an outdoor pool, a 20 ft. spiral water slide, a 'lazy river' tube ride, picnic benches (you can bring in outside food), and a kids playground. For another $5 (total), everyone in the family can have access the mini golf course - though its certainly an older run-down one. Finally, there's also a batting cage and it was fairly cheap too. The concession had the standard items such as hot dogs, hamburgers and sausages, along with chips and chocolate bars. Again, quite cheap and nothing was over $3.50. They even grill the food on the BBQ to order. That pretty much describes the place. Fairly simple, but also very affordable and a sure-fire way to enjoy a day with family on a warm summer's day.

such an amazing experience each year! My church all nations full gospel church cones to retreat…read morehere yearly

The tuck shop and pool are my kids' favourite parts of the summer. along with meeting new friends…read moreand exploring on their bikes. We love Braeside and proudly wear our merch throughout the year. I appreciate all the family events they put on and am glad it's not 'too far' from home!