Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park

Jungle Cat World is a family-owned and operated wildlife refuge and zoo in Orono that cares for several varieties of big cats, including cougars, tigers, lions, snow leopards, and jaguars. The park also features free-roaming animals such as rabbits, alpacas and donkeys.

Get up close with the animals through interactive exhibits and educational programs, which emphasize treating all living creatures with respect. This big cat sanctuary in Ontario supports conservation efforts through its registered charity, the Endangered Species Fund of Canada.

A young woman pets a wolf pup at a wildlife park. — Orono | Jungle Cat World

How to get to Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park

Location: 3667 Concession Road 6, Orono

By car: Located just north of Orono, Jungle Cat World is approximately 100 kilometres east (a one-hour drive) from downtown Toronto via Highway 407.

By transit: GO Transit and VIA Rail provide service to Oshawa. From Oshawa, find a local taxi or take the Durham Region Transit 902 and 507 bus to the Main Southbound and Milson Hill intersection.

Know before you go

Purchase tickets online or at the wildlife park’s front desk. Special events like the Behind The Scenes program require booking and payment in advance via the online reservation system.

The park is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Outdoor food is allowed in the park, but please don’t feed the animals.

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Things to do at Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park

Discover more activities and experiences.

Watch the animal feedings

Follow along with the daily feeding tour of the big cats and hyenas every afternoon and learn exciting facts about diet, behaviour and daily routines.

Go behind the scenes

Spend an interactive one-hour session with some of the park’s ambassador animals like lemurs, turtles, tigers and jaguars.

Refuel at a cafe

Visit the Jungle Café for burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, popcorn and more.

Spend the night at the zoo

Fall asleep to the sounds of roaring lions and howling wolves in one of three on-site lodgings.

Enroll your kids in zoo camp

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The living room of onsite accommodations at Jungle Cat World in Orono. — Orono | Jungle Cat World

Interesting facts about Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park

Formerly called “Orono Exotic Cat World,” Jungle Cat World Wildlife Park was established in 1983 and is home to over 150 animals.

The park has evolved from simply displaying exotic animals for recreation to taking a more active role in educating visitors on wildlife and conservation.

The park’s Safari Zoo Camp is accredited as a member of the Ontario Camps Association. In 2011, this camp was recognized as one of the top 10 greenest summer camps in North America.

Accessibility Features

Accessible drop-off location

Passenger drop-off is available by an accessible entrance.

Accessible entrances/exits

A sufficiently wide, hard surfaced, unobstructed path, no steps or equipped with ramp connecting to a public entrance or exit and identified by signage. Automatic door openers, adequate manoeuvring room in front of door.

Accessible parking

At least one identified, reserved parking space with a safe, clearly marked accessible route from the designated parking area to an accessible building entrance.

Accessible washroom

An accessible washroom stall has adequate manoeuvring room for mobility devices. Includes grab bars, transfer space, accessible door latch, sink with knee clearance, and lever handles or automatic sensor faucets.

Support persons welcome

Support persons are welcome to provide services or assistance with communication, mobility, personal care, medical needs or access to facilities. Please check with the organization about entry fees, if applicable.

Wheelchair accessible

Unobstructed path through public hallways that are wide enough to allow people using wheelchairs and other mobility devices to move easily through the building.

Last updated: September 13, 2024