Safari Niagara Reopens on May 13 – New For 2023

Safari Niagara is a great day trip when you’re looking for a wild family adventure! We love visiting and have some recommendations for your next visit. And enjoy some of our Safari Niagara photos along the way.

Safari Niagara Has Something For Everyone

We’ve been going to Safari Niagara for years now and always try to make it out at least once annually. Initially, we were drawn there by my animal-loving kids, but there is so much else to do besides look at the furry and feathered friends. It’s one of our favourite day trips to take with kids.

On our first visit, my kids were 5 and 7 years old and they took advantage of everything the park had to offer – everything! We toured around the animal exhibits, hopping on and off the Gator Express tram that circles the entire zoo. Kids loved the novelty of the hop-on-hop-off rides and I loved knowing I could avoid an exhaustion meltdown while in the far corners of the grounds.

The absolute must-do attractions according to my kids are the Sky Quest ropes course and the splash pad. There is a mini ropes course that was perfect for them when they were wee and a massive one that they love to do now. The height is challenging enough for an adult, but not too scary that a kid won’t give it a try.

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My little girls on the mini ropes course

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A friendly stranger saying hello from Papa Steve’s Farm

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Safari Niagara in Summer 2023

Everything (but food) is included with your admission fee when you visit Safari Niagara! Here is what you can expect to enjoy on your next visit:

  • Bounce a Rooz inflatable pillows
  • Carousel for all ages
  • Catch and Release fishing in the pond
  • Children’s play area
  • Paddleboats (included in admission, but weather permitting)
  • Papa Steve’s Farm gives you up-close views of small animals
  • Safari Speedway lets you race around on peddle cars
  • Sky Quest ropes course is free but needs to be pre-booked, so do that as soon as you arrive
  • Walk Through Budgie Exhibit is home to over 500 birdies that free fly all around you
  • The splash pad will be available starting mid-June, weather permitting.

Please note that all attractions are subject to closing at any time, weather permitting. Splash Pad, Sky Quest and Sky Tykes will be available in mid-June, weather permitting.

Other good-to-know facts for visiting this year:

  • Washrooms are open
  • Wagons are available to rent, but not wheelchairs or strollers for 2023
  • Food is available for purchase and you can bring in your own food as well

giraffes and the girls
Snapping selfies with the giraffes

How Much Is Admission To Safari Niagara?

Safari Niagara offers 2 price points – called “shoulder season” and “in-season” rates.

Shoulder Seasons: From May 13 to June 9 2023 then September 5 to October 9, 2023

Adult passes (ages 13-64) are $32.95 plus HST
Child passes (ages 3-12) are $25.95 plus HST
Senior passes (ages 65+) are $25.95 plus HST
Children 2 and under are free.

In Season: Regular Season Rates are from June 10 to September 4, 2023

Adult passes (ages 13-64) are $39.95 plus HST
Child passes (ages 3-12) are $32.95 plus HST
Senior passes (ages 65+) are $32.95 plus HST
Children 2 and under are free.

 If you would like to purchase Safari Niagara tickets now, click here. And I hope you enjoyed our Safari Niagara photos!

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