Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park — Attraction in Clarington

Where do I even start? I’ve been going to jungle cat world for many years I do not classify them as a zoo… I would say they are an educational wildlife rescue. There’s always going to be people saying that animals don’t belong in cages but the majority of these animals are rescues from other facilities and were either born in captivity or rescued from places.

What they do here is incredible and you can clearly see the amazing bonds and relationships they have made with animal care specialists that work here.

This is my first time doing it behind the scenes tour And I was absolutely blown away not just by being up close with beautiful animals but with the knowledge and education that they ensure you have.

Candice our amazing guide has worked here for I think she said 17 years she is incredibly knowledgable about all the animals and it really shows how much she loves each and everyone of them. She was absolutely incredible I will be asking for her again next time we do this.

They completely respect the animals while giving the animals the opportunity to build relationships with humans and educating us on these beautiful creatures. They also tell you why they would not make good house pets and all the work that goes into caring for them which I thought was incredible because there are so many people who just think I want to own a wild cat of a wolf which for some may seem like a good idea but there is so much work and care of that goes into this and the staff is truly dedicated to the animals. They respect their needs and their rights to not be touch or bothered if they choose not too.

We had the privilege of meeting with the ruffed and ringtail lemurs which was absolutely incredible they watch the animals behaviour and keep the time limited so the animals have a positive experience instead of any negative ones.

Then we got to meet Loki the most incredible wolf his female companion has chosen to not allow people in her space which is her right so they secure her while we go in too visit with Loki

They do put a chain on a on him that’s held lightly by the animal specialist this is for the guests safety as he’s super friendly and loves to jump up and give kisses and hugs they don’t use the chain at any other time even when they are in there

You can see the level of trust the gorgeous wolf has with the staff and it’s incredible.

Thank you to all the staff at jungle cat world that work around the clock to take care of these beautiful animals and educate us humans about them.

I will definitely be returning soon to do a overnight in one of their...

Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park's layout may surprise visitors, lacking defined pathways as seen in traditional zoos. Animals are placed randomly throughout the zoo, and the grass and gravel paths are uneven, with animal droppings evident...........

This poses challenges for wheelchair users and those with mobility impairments due to dips and holes, highlighting the need for better accessibility features.

A short walk from the main area, a small petting zone for kids featured bunnies. However, during our visit, the bunnies chose to stay hidden, likely due to the heat.

Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park features free-roaming animals, including three friendly alpacas, enhancing the park's interactive experience.

Among the wandering animals, Mikey, the old donkey, stood out with his patchy gray coat and gentle personality. At 18, he reminded me of Eeyore, with a hint of sadness in his big, expressive eyes, reflecting his rich life experiences. Despite the park's lively atmosphere, Mikey's calm demeanor drew us closer. However, during our visit to Jungle Cat World, Mikey surprised us. As my daughter stood nearby with her purse, he curiously leaned in and quickly grabbed it, including her cellphone. A mix of panic and laughter followed as I swiftly reclaimed the purse from Mikey, avoiding damage to both her belongings and his mouth.

In contrast, larger animals like tigers and wolves paced anxiously in their enclosures, reflecting distress from unnatural surroundings and lack of stimulation.

The restroom facilities were available nearby, which is always helpful for visitors. During our visit, though, the bathrooms were noticeably in need of cleaning.

There is a restaurant on the premises. The menu at this restaurant was quite simple. It included well-known, classic comfort foods such as hot dogs, hamburgers, mac and cheese, nachos with cheese, and grilled cheese sandwiches. These choices are what you would usually find at a casual dining place, typically designed for quick meals or families seeking straightforward food.

The park features a small section equipped with a teeter-totter and a climbing structure for children to play at.

Though my daughter enjoyed the interactions and experiences at Jungle Cat World, it was apparent that the park could greatly benefit from upgrades in both facilities and...

Our family came here for the first time a couple of weeks ago and I truly think we will be back every summer. We were on summer holidays and thought we would do something special for our 7 year old - we opted to do the Behind the Scenes tour.

We had originally chosen different animals online, however the lovely lady at the front desk helped us choose a little more appropriately for our group so that everyone could enjoy (aka we could do activities that our child could participate in). I really appreciated her letting us know what was popular and what she thought our child would enjoy.

Ashley was our zookeeper who took us behind the scenes and she was phenomenal. Our first stop was the fox kits, then Ed the hyena and then the lemurs. Ashley was very informative and engaging - she was great with our child and gently encouraged her to participate and provided a lot of education to all of us. My absolute favourite part was getting to interact with the lemurs, our child especially loved that one was named King Julian (from the Madagascar movie)

The zoo itself was awesome - we enjoyed the feeding tour that they offer to the general public (free of charge) and the free-roaming llamas and donkeys that you can feed. Our child loved the bunny-pen as you get to climb right in there with all the bunny's while they hop around and you feed them pellets - we practically had to drag her out! It was also cool being able to get super close to some of the animals.

I like that you can go back and forth to your car, the park itself is an easy, leisure walk (unlike the Toronto zoo) and doable for children - I think we did 2/3 laps before we left.

The only thing I would recommend is bringing your own lunch - they have a hot food station with ample snacks (chips, candy, popcorn, popsicles, etc.) but the hot food available was slim-pickings.

Thank you so much Jungle Cat World - our family cannot wait to see you...