Indian River Reptile Zoo, zoo in Indian River, Ontario, Canada
Canada's Dinosaur Park, formerly Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur Park, is a reptile zoo in Indian River, Ontario, about 15 km east of Peterborough. It displays over 100 life-size dinosaurs, most animatronic, and more than 200 reptiles of native and exotic species. An outdoor Croc-Walk holds dozens of live alligators, crocodiles and caimans across six ponds and a building. A Stonehenge-themed miniature golf course and a drive-thru section added in 2020 are also on site.
The site became a registered non-profit in 1999, and in 2021 it rebranded from Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur Park to Canada's Dinosaur Park. The 2020 season brought a drive-thru section alongside the walking route, plus a miniature golf course modelled on Stonehenge. Its keepers run conservation programmes for reptile species and rent animatronic dinosaurs for birthdays and events.
The park sits in Indian River, about 15 km east of Peterborough, and is reached by car. A drive-thru section added in 2020 lets visitors tour part of the site without leaving the vehicle, alongside the walking area. Check current opening hours and admission details before travelling, since the free-entry claim is not supported by the sources.
The Croc-Walk exhibit is said to be Canada's largest collection of crocodiles, alligators, and caimans. Visitors can watch these large animals move and bask in the sun.
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