Reptilia — Zoo in Vaughan

Reptilia and its collection

Reptilia is a zoo in Vaughan, Canada.

The collection covers around 250 reptile species, spread across three sites in Ontario: Vaughan, Whitby and London. Curriculum-aligned teaching runs from kindergarten to grade 12, alongside post-secondary courses for first responders, teachers, animal control officers and vets, and staff also take reptiles into school classrooms. Sessions usually last an hour.

Exhibits

Induna, a male Nile crocodile of 14 feet and 1,200 pounds, is called the largest in Canada. Also on show are 20-foot pythons, anacondas, poison dart frogs and rattlesnakes.

Things to do

Things to do include Daily Shows, Guided Tours, Live Feedings, Kids Playground and Crocs After Dark.

Conservation and approach

Around three quarters of the animals are rescues, the rest bred on site or obtained from accredited facilities.

What the venue says

• live animal feedings
• Free vehicle parking throughout the year for the duration of your visit.
• The facility is fully indoor and completely stroller-friendly, making it navigable for guests with mobility devices or young children.