Not the biggest zoo, but convenient for us when we visit Montreal since we stay in Pointe-Claire and an easy way to keep our small children (4 and 2 year olds) entertained for 2 hours. Agree with others that the animals are not all that impressive (a lot of birds and smaller animals), however the layout makes for a good experience that's not overwhelming. It's also got a few different play areas scattered around the property, which provides a good break while animal watching. read more

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Good outing for family with kids, not so expensive and they learn a lot. Definitely a place to visit around Montreal

J'ai eu l'occasion d'aller au zoo et la vérité est que je suis déçu, 25% des animaux n'étaient pas dans l'habitat, soit ils étaient malades, soit ils étaient morts et les autres animaux qui sont restés, la moitié je ne pouvais pas les voir parce que ils étaient cachés, je ne sais pas. Eh bien, la vérité est que ça ne vaut pas le prix, c'est un endroit qui devrait avoir un billet par adulte de 10 dollars et non de 23 read more

Filled with mostly backyard animals that I could see at home. NOT WORTH THE MONEY! They really have pigeons, raccoons, ducks, and ravens in a zoo! read more

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I love supporting zoos but I cannot support this one. First of all I traveled really far to get here, traveled into Montreal and then from the city into this area in an UBER. I got here and they didn't allow me to enter because of my service dog which is completely understandable BUT they gave me no options. My dog is trained and able to stay somewhere where I could've went and came in the end like other places. I ended up waiting for them outside. The rest of my group went in and did not like their experience either. They didn't see most of the animals advertised and it was VERY quick. Like under 10 mins, their souvenir shop was also extremely overpriced. Just odd experience. read more

Nice little zoo. Like the idea of local animals only. Animals seem well cared for. Very minimal infrastructure. Decent interpretative content. Quite small. Price to value seems a bit out of whack. Not a destination but not bad if in area. read more

My nanny has been taking me here since i was 5 im 26 now and its still as great as ever! You can buy a membership card and add all your grand kids on it which my grandmother did and she would take us weekly. You pack up a lunch and you spend the day there. For lunch inside there's a little room with machines for drinks and snacks and a water fountain but the best part is that they have a little room inside the lunch room where they nurse all the injured birds back to health, how sweet is that? The path is long and there's so much to see! you have the owl section you can go upstairs and view a few different birds as well as walk around them outside. The lynx and the otters are my favorites, lynx are beautiful and quiet and don't come up to the cage as much as the deer and other guys do. Otter well of course the little guy swims by you downstairs in front of a huge window all the kids get excited and yell its adorable. They have a little store packed with little animal trinkets (post cards, stuffed animals, and keychains) They aren't cheap so if you have kids i would suggest leaving them on the bench with someone because they will go gaga in there. read more

Extremely expensive for a one-time visit. I get the feeling this place is not for "tourists", more for the local families. We were in the West Island visiting relatives and we needed a place to take the kids nearby. 2 adults & one 4 yo & one 3 yo cost us $47! And no they don't offer family rate! I get they want you to buy the membership to support the local species, but at this rate we'd rather visit the Biodome downtown for grander variety and scale. Almost everything is outdoors, only the reptiles and fish are downstairs in the basement. However there was no elevator to get to the reptiles and fish except by stairs. So there we were with our big tandem double stroller (we still have a 2 yo & a 4 mo baby) awkwardly bumping our way down and dragging it up afterwards. The outdoor exhibits were well organized, but the paths were either covered with snow or slush or mud because it's winter. Only the boardwalks were shoveled. Again, not the most stroller friendly design. It was about +2C the day we visited, but I can't imagine what it'd be like in colder days. To be honest I was surprised they were open at all because it's winter. And quite a few animals were not present due to the winter season which made the ticket price seemed even steeper. I don't think we will return next time we are in town. read more

Zoo Ecomuseum - River otters - Zoos Near Me - Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec

"REPEAT" DO NOT COME HERE I am from Toronto was visiting Montreal my husband and I wanted to enjoy our day viewing some wild life and nature, we decided to stop by here since this was the only zoo around here -BIGGEST MISTAKE. The staff who work where the ticket booth is (3 student like females) are extremely rude and was giving me attuided for absolutely no reason and was speaking to me almost as they are belittling me. I personally think they felt threatened by my looks and for this reason they were rude. I was in shock how I was treated but bite own my lip because I really wanted to see the animals. After purchasing the tickets which are "OVER PRICED" we started to walk towards the door that takes you outside where the animals are and just forget about the awful experience by the front. The minute we get outside my husband and I are having a conversation and "1 of the 3 females" who was by the front earlier had followed us outside and was walking behind us, she budded into "our conversation" that my husband and I were having and she was basically still contuining her odd behavior. At this point my husband knew this is now bullying and didnt want to see me being treated awful by this female he immediately told her she needs to be professional and that we are now leaving and getting our REFUND. May I remind you this is only TWO MINUTES of us being outside to view the animals FWI all the animals are hiding probably depressed. The female by the front desk where you purchase your ticket (1 of the 3 from the start) had a smerk on her face while asking my husband why the refund; she kept asking for a reason Why? Why? Why? He told her listen give us our refund we had enough for 1 day from this staff. It was a nightmare. OVER PRICED/RUDE STAFF/MOST OF THE ANIMALS AT THIS LOCATION ARE HIDING. THEY DONT HAVE A RESTRAUNT OR A SHOP TO BUY SNACKS/DRINKS. REPEAT DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY AND TIME COMING HERE THIS IS FAR FROM A "ZOO" THEIR 5 STAR REVIEWS ARE EXTREMLY DECIEVING. I AM GLAD I GOT MY REFUND AND DIDNT SPEND A PENNY HERE. I FEEL SORRY FOR THE ANIMALS; THEY ARE RESCUED ANIMALS AND DONT BELONG HERE JUST SAD AND DEPRESSING FOR THE ANIMALS SOMEONE HELP THEM ESCAPE!! read more

Unfortunately my friend and I had a pretty unfulfilling experience, the majority of the animals were missing and or hiding. The enclosures are visibly lacking care, it's not very nice on the eyes to say the least. Don't really recommend unless you're with small children. read more

Zoo Ecomuseum is found on the outskirts of Montreal near the western tip of the island (St-Anne De Bellevue). It's a small zoo but not as you'd normally expect one to be. Basically the animals found here were rescued elsewhere due to a variety of reasons but most cannot be released due to injuries or inability to live in the wild. This is why one must temper their expectations to what they expect to see here.... this zoo's mission is centered on conservation and the size it pretty small.... you can be in and out in 45 minutes.... or longer if you have kids willing to check out exhibitions over and over again. This isn't Parc Safari! I paid $12.50 for my ticket and it's free for 2 year olds or younger. Prices are fair. There's several exhibitions inside the building you pay in before you head into the zoo. There's a number of aquariums with a variety of animals you can view but it's not something that you wouldn't see elsewhere however. Snapping turtle is HUGE though. You'll have to also realize that most of these animals are usually sleeping and may not present/active when you get there. Also, in the winter months they hibernate, so you know they're there but they're in lala land until they seem fit. :) The zoo had the most beautiful snow owl (harfang des neiges). He was looking at people barely feet from the gate, it was really impressive. I equally enjoyed the wolves, they were playing and were very active. The zoo has a lot of open space and a lot of exhibits in transition. Overall, my friends were very impressed on the new changes there were since the last time they came here 2 years ago. I wouldn't know but it's nice to know the zoo isn't stagnant and caters to the animals they receive. Overall, a nice experience. I'd be back in the summer as I'm sure the experience would be somewhat different from the winter one... my daughter loved it but she's 2, she's impressed by ants. :) Just make sure to temper your expectations and you'll have a nice time. read more

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We were visiting Montreal from the US and greatly enjoyed our afternoon at the Zoo Ecomuseum. It was a beautiful day and because school was back in session there weren't loads of visitors. The zoo is set up with wide natural paths, and there are plenty of signs directing people toward the exhibits. (We were also provided with maps that clearly showed the layout of the zoo.) We saw most of the animals without any issue, though a few were more reclusive. I prefer it this way because I worry that the animals are stressed if they have nowhere to hide and feel safe. The habitats seemed large and there were many vantage points from which to view each area. The arctic foxes were our favorites because they were super cute, but we also liked the eagles, the caribou, the wolves, the raccoons, the porcupines, and the albino snapping turtle. read more

Zoo Ecomuseum - Arctic fox - Zoos Near Me - Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec

We came with our two sons to experience this sanctuary visiting from the USA. It was cool to see the animals that are native to Canada. I did like how some of the animal areas had stories with the issues the animals had that were rescued and were there to live out their lives. I think this should be on every exhibit to really provide a lot more information to visitors. It took us 90 minutes to walk through and view each animal exhibit. We took our time. It was cloudy and drizzling the late morning we arrived. We saw all the animals except for the red fox. They were out and about and that was great for us. I know some reviewers complained about not seeing animals. It's surely best to go in the morning. In addition, we were lucky because we saw a woman bringing food for the lynxes and fishers. We were able to chat with her about these animals for a while. It was very informative and you can immediately see her passion in working there and for the animals. I was a bit sad at seeing the solo bear and it seemed to be pacing by it's doorway. I don't know if it was waiting for food or maybe just anxious. Some of the birds try to take flight and can't or run into the enclosed netting. It's sad to see but surely it's because of an injury and also in an enclosed area they are restricted from trying to take flight in the air. The gift shop has adorable items. My son wanted the flying squirrel. It's nice that it's made from recycled plastics. It's a pretty basic sanctuary but I commend them for the work they're doing for these animals. It would be nice to offer a guided tour or at least put signage about each of the animals. It was a nice way to spend a few hours together. read more

Are you a fan of furry animals? Do you love to be outdoors and breath fresh air? Do you like to wake up early in the morning to seize the day? Do you just love nature in general? If you said yes to any of these then the Ecomuseum, which just outside of Montreal, is a place that you will not want to miss! The Ecomuseum is a not-for-profit organization with the mission focusing on education, research and applied conservation. They 'foster' animals of all kinds found in Canada which cannot fend for themselves in the wild, so apart from being a great place to go see the nature that surrounds Canada it is a great way to make a contribution to a worthy cause. Although the Ecomuseum is open throughout the day I suggest you go in the morning. Fistly, there will be almost no one and you can enjoy seeing the awesome plethora of animals such as Arctic foxes, grey wolves and black bears. Second, if you look at their website there is the opportunity to feed the three black bears they have, which is very exciting! The breakfast with bears is a $25 dollar fee which includes entrance to the park, a delicious continental breakfast and a chance to prepare and then serve the bears' breakfast. The staff there is very friendly and you will definitely learn a bunch of new and awesome facts about bears, like did you know that a polar bear's skin is black and their fur is transparent? I know...its mind-blowing! This is a great way to spend a Sunday morning with friends or family, it comes highly recommended. read more

Wow. The signage and website make this place look clean, well kept and fairly inviting. In reality, it is dingy with (in some cases) extremely small enclosures, with barbed wire fences and rusty chain link fences. Some animals (a beautiful lynx for one) are in such small spaces that they pace around in small circles over and over again. I understand the animals must be kept in safe, stable environments but really, there are better ways to do it. So many zoos I've been to have much larger spaces for the animals and the barriers tend to have a more natural feel (I.e. - not rusted, locked, chain link fences). In addition, it seemed like almost half the animals in the zoo are just woodland creatures that you might see yourself outside of a zoo (crow, deer, raccoon, ducks...). Also the walkways are overgrown with brush, plant life and frankly - weeds. I don't expect a perfectly manicured golf course to walk through but it would be nice if my legs (and my kids' hands and legs) weren't grazing through weeds as we make our way from one exhibit to the next). A little trimming would go a long way. The flying bugs on the path were thick (presumably due to the overgrowth of the plant life). We all got mosquito bites on our short walk through. Which brings me to my last point: this entire place is a 45 minute walk through. Ok, maybe an hour or at most an hour and a half but certainly not much more than that. Hardly worth the ticket price or more importantly the day of scheduling it in your vacation (like we did). Save your time and money and go the park instead. Ps. Really the most disturbing issue was the small dingy quarters for many of the animals. Really quite sad. read more

The Ecomuseum is not a zoo in the conventional sense: they have a mission centred on conservation, research, and education. It made me sad to read the negative reviews because our family loves to visit the Ecomuseum despite its small size and lack of what I can't help but call commercial glitz. The animals are there because they would not be able to fend for themselves in the wild. It is a great place for taking an outdoor walk and learning more about animals native to our area. It is a not-for-profit and a worthy cause to support, and our kids, who are nature lovers, ask us to take them there. You may not see all or even many of the mammals because they are given the space to hide out, and that's only fair. In reply to another reviewer's complaint about not seeing a moose: from what I understand, it would be inappropriate to have a wild moose there as they do poorly in captivity. Finally, their expertise is amphibians and reptiles, so don't forget to visit those guys. :) read more

I don't know what kind of zoo this is, but we barely saw 4 animals not including the fish or reptiles. We paid 15$ each person to walk into a 4 animal show which included: artic fox, Grey wolf, caribou, and the deers. Most of them stayed in tiny little plots of land or cages. I've surely seen better zoos. read more

The animals at this zoo are not really all rescued...they are either born in captivity or injured/imprinted by humans. The animals are rarely visible unless it is feeding time which is not given ahead of time on a given schedule. The zoo keepers are always too much in a rush to answer questions about the animals. Children cry at the site of dead mice and chicks in the raptor and raven cages. Most enclosures are way to small to allow wildlife to live out their lives there. The worse cases are the Lynx, Black bear and Arctic fox. The eagles have more space than they can actually use and the staff ensure that they are happy tied up. After working for the zoo for over a year, I was saden by how little staff members get to interract with the animals to help stimulate them in their otherwize unchanging habitats. Friendly harmeless animals like raccoons, deer, and the arctic fox can be hand fed but this is discouraged. Part time staff do not benefit from learning more about the animals, observing enrichment investigations, or working with other members of the animal care team. They are expected to run trough the routines each day without forgetting anything even though the diets and schedules change and unexpected events occur on a daily basis. University degrees are expected to optain employment yet the salary does not match the position. When staff members ask for anything like a pay raise, special health accomodations or paternity leave, they are misteriously fired for some random reason. I can no longer in the right mind support this Zoo. Not only cruel to animals but to their employees as well. read more

I'm wavering between 3 and 4 stars. We bought a family membership to the Ecomuseum when the kids were young. In essence, it is a small wooded area that houses some local wildlife indigenous to the area, and focuses on small-scale conservation and research. It's a lovely area to walk around, but it is not a "zoo" and the animals are not (nor are they supposed to be) exotic or exciting. I can see how this place might be a bit boring to older children as there aren't any interactive exhibits or hands-on activities offered. However, as an outing for toddlers and preschoolers, it's not bad. There is a lunchroom where families can go to eat their packed meals. There are no food options on site, aside from a couple of vending machines. Also, I wish there was an elevator to go to the lower level to see the small animals and turtles/fish/amphibians...visiting that section with a stroller was somewhat difficult. Altogether, as a gentle way to introduce local biology to young kids, I think the Ecomuseum does its job. read more

Spent an arm and a leg, barley saw any animals and the ones we did see where in super small cages like the arctic fox his place card says he loves to run yet he's in the smallest cage I felt like crying seeing the poor thing, the kids where crying the whole time saying "this zoo sucks I want to leave" ages (6,3) they both hated it and I had to hear them cry all the way home when I got home I emailed them and they refused to help or even reason something with me they give me a shitty deal they said they would send half price coupons to come again but the kids hated it why would I want to go again? I never got an email back after trying so many times never got mail from them. Overall I would NEVER go back half the animals don't even come from here they come from America and national Canadian animals they don't have like the moose witch is on the highway signs for the zoo and a beaver with is also on a sign yet not at the zoo witch I find so stupid, it's expensive and not made to see all animals at all times you would be better off spending extra gas money and going to Granby I'm sure your kids would like that zoo much more then this small inconvenient one, It's really not worth the money at all. Did I mention BUGS? During the day yes I got bite like crazy read more