Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur Park
LocationIndian River, Ontario
No. of species200

Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur Park is a small reptile zoo located in Indian River, Ontario, approximately 15 kilometres east of Peterborough, Ontario. The zoo received accreditation in the year 2000 from Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums,[1] and remains one of only a few accredited reptile zoos in Canada. It has also been a registered non-profit organization since 2009.

Attractions

The Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur Park is host to more than 200 different reptiles.[2] While some of the reptiles are of species which are native to Canada, there is also large number of species which are native to other parts of the world. The zoo is also known for its popular rattlesnake exhibit, which is also the largest in Canada.

The Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur Park also features more than 50 life size dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.[3] They also feature a mobile dinosaur exhibit for educational or entertainment events.[4]

The outdoor Croc-Walk features hundreds of live Crocodiles[5]

Conservation

Although the zoo offers visitors the opportunity to see a wide range of reptiles, much of its focus is also on the preservation and conservation of all reptile species. This effort includes staffing of highly trained and passionate zoo keepers who help educate the public and spread awareness, as well as various ongoing conservation programs.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums Member Institutions". caza.ca. Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Archived from the original on 24 July 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  2. ↑ "About our Zoo". reptilezoo.org. Indian River Reptile Zoo. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  3. ↑ "Dinosaurs".
  4. ↑ "Rent-A-Dinosaur".
  5. ↑ "Croc-Walk".

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