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What an amazing day! We went on a drizzly December so were the only ones in the park. This got us so much time with each animal and a private guided feeding tour. The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. Animals seem well looked after. The bunnies were my favourite, love how you can go right in and hang out with them ❤️🐰










Had a wonderful time at Jungle Cat World with my family. Went on a Sunday and it wasn't so busy where you couldn't enjoy yourself or get a good view. Every animal was so close up which was delightful. Got to see the wolves and the lion/lioness get fed which was neat. Spent two hours just taking our time to see everything and we really loved seeing some animals roam freely amongst us. Mikey the Donkey was the star of the show. There's also a space where you can pet and feed the bunnies. Just a really happy experience. The cafe and gift shop seemed to be closed but washrooms were open. Will definitely come back in the summer time!




An absolutely electrifying experience! It was surreal! We've never see animals like these ever before, and in such a close proximity. The feeding tour at 1:30PM was thrilling while the sweet lady fed the animals she also gave us so much exciting information about the animals, they had such an amazing bond! I highly recommend visiting, especially with kids. They also give these small packets of pellets which you can feed the friendly donkey, bunnies and llamas. The kind old lady who owns the place was very welcoming and sweet.







What an amazing place to visit and experience. All of the animals are so happy and have bonded to their loving keepers. Completed the Behind the Scenes experience with the amazing Jesse, who you can tell is super passionate about her role. Fed a gorgeous striped hyena named Ed, howled with Loki the wolf, and fed Belak the stunning snow leopard. Jesse spent time explaining everything about the animals, and its safe to say this is not the last time I'll visit! You can also watch their daily feeding at 1:30pm and learn about the different animals, and pet bunnies, goat, a donkey and alpacas that roam throughout the sanctuary!! Thank you for being such an amazing sanctuary to these well-loved angels.





The Jungle Cat world wildlife park was a pleasant surprise. The alpacas, donkey and rabbits were gentle and friendly. My daughter loved petting them. The lions, Tigers, Puma, wolves, snow Leapord are majestic. All animals are well fed and looked after. We could watch them feeding and it was awesome to watch them up close. The washrooms were clean. There are lodges to stay for the night. I will love to try the lions den lodge next time.








It was on my bucket list ✔️ & my 60th Birthday, to feed a few bigger kitties (not domestic). They are very well looked after, great staff, well knowledgeable and caring all around. Would definitely recommend at least a one night stay in one of the rooms, or even a day trip. We were in the Lions den a small apartment size and very cool....a must


























Cannot say enough good things. My husband took me for my birthday. We stayed in the lion den and did the behind the scenes experience. The zoo itself is small but the animals are well cared for, seem happy, healthy and content. The experience was unbelievable. Jessie was an absolute gem. Seeing the animals interact with her speaks volumes.














Jungle Cat World is a small zoo/sanctuary for big cats. It's an incredible experience to visit and listen to the roaring lions and howling wolves, which is quite unique. The staff is knowledgeable, caring, and the place is perfect for a family outing with kids in Bowmanville. Notably, they have a friendly donkey, alpacas, and rabbits for petting. It's a very kid-friendly place. The behind-the-scenes tour is highly recommended, especially for nature enthusiasts. Both local and exotic wildlife are showcased, making it a super fun and educational day for kids. The feeding time is a favorite among visitors, and the opportunity to see majestic animals up close, just a few feet away, is truly awe-inspiring. While the variety of animals might not be extensive, the proximity you get to them makes Jungle Cat the best zoo experience, even compared to larger ones.

My daughter has been going to this sleep-away camp since she was 6 yrs old. The staff are great and the friendships she's made are even better!




What an amazing experience, my son came home with the biggest smile on his face. He tried new foods, new experiences, learnt new facts, got to create a teethertotter for the goats and so much more. This camp is worth every dollar spent. He can not wait to attend again next year.

The private tour was so great. So worth the money. You choose 3 animals out of like a dozen that you can touch feed cuddle and play with. I chose skunk lemurs and wolves. The lemurs were hilarious. The baby wolves were just like really cute rambunctious dogs. The skunk was adorable and huge and fat. Love love loved it.

Animals and tour were great. They lost a star on this rating due to being under staffed in the cafe, completely disorganized and only grilling my grilled cheese sandwich on one side.

My daughter has attended this camp each summer for the past 5 years and she loves it. It is a very unique camp experience due to the presence of the zoo animals and the interactions the kids have the opportunity to engage in. The cabins and other buildings are very rustic, moreso than other camps my kids have attended and for that reason I am deducting a star. If your kids can handle that aspect then I don't hesitate to recommend this camp.


Stayed overnight with a school group. The animal encounters were absorbing and the keepers very knowledgeable. The cabin was cramped, bathroom is clean. Typical amenities for a summer camp in my experience. Would recommend bringing activities for kids such as soccer balls or nature notebooks.

Absolutely love it here. First came to camp 7 years ago and never left. Get to work hands on with so many amazing animals. All the staff handle the animals so professionally and know so much about all the species. I would recommend this camp to everyone!!!

We have had 3 kids do Safari Zoo Camp in two different years and they loved it. We stayed in the Safari Lodge B&B at the zoo both times and we loved it just as much I think. Both the camp and the lodge are unique experiences. The kids learn a lot and get to do a lot that they will remember for the rest of their lives. Caring for the animals, handling a variety of species including baby tigers or wolves, or presumably what is present at the time, etc. They also do some excellent off site activities like a caving outing, a waterpark, a zip-lining adventure day, etc depending on the year, the weather, age of kids, etc. It's a ton of fun. Walking through the zoo at night when things are active, waking to the lions roar, I could go on and on. We're hoping they decide to go back another summer or two because we enjoy staying there at the B&B so much as well and that gives us a good excuse.