🇨🇦 Feed Giraffes Ice Cream Just 1h from Toronto! 🦒🍦
Spent the most magical long weekend at this incredible zoo near Barrie where you can feed giraffes by hand—and yes, they love ice cream! Perfect for a day trip, with Barrie as a fun stop on the way back. Here’s why it’s a must-visit: 🦁 Safari Vibes on a Scenic Trail The whole zoo feels like an interactive nature walk! Spot: Lions & tigers 🐅 Zebras, flamingos, owls 🦓🦩🦉 And of course, the star attraction: giraffes! 🦒 Giraffe Feeding = Core Memory Unlocked Pro tip: Go early morning—the giraffes line up eagerly for snacks! Their eyelashes are unreal. 😍 By afternoon? They’re food-comatose and ignore you. 😂 Kids adored feeding goats too ($1 coin-operated dispensers). 🐒 Monkey Business = Free Entertainment Don’t miss the monkey enclosure! Three acrobatic little guys put on a full "monkey bar" circus show—hilariously energetic and spotlessly clean. 📍 Elmvale Jungle Zoo 🎟️ Tickets: Adults (13-59): $25.95 Seniors (60+): $23.95 Kids (3-12): $18.95 ⚠️ Heads Up: 1️⃣ No online tickets—buy at the gate (whole group enters together). 2️⃣ BYO snacks/drinks (no food sold inside). 3️⃣ Animal feed: 10/basket∗∗(7 refills). Goat feed = $1 coins. 4️⃣ Only restrooms are at the entrance. 5️⃣ Stroller-friendly** trails—great for all ages! 🌟 Final Verdict ✅ Unique giraffe experience (ice cream = their fave!) ✅ Surprisingly engaging animal encounters ✅ Easy half-day trip from Toronto #TorontoWeekend #TorontoDayTrips #TorontoZoo #FamilyFun #GiraffeLove #OntarioAdventures #ExploreBarrie #KidFriendlyToronto