Hours of Operation

The Park and Zoo is open 365 days a year from 8:30 a.m. until dusk.

Winter Season - Thanksgiving Day to Victoria Day

  • Park grounds and zoo area are open from 8:30 a.m. to dusk.
  • Office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Gift Shop/Guest Services is closed
  • Hatch Coffee Shop is open most weekends, and closed Monday to Friday
  • Miniature Train Ride is closed
  • Conservation Exhibit in the Dobbin Building is closed
  • Splash pad is closed

Summer Season - Victoria Day to Labour Day

  • Park grounds and zoo area are open from 8:30 a.m. to dusk
  • Office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Guest Services / Gift Shop is open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Miniature Train Ride is open daily, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Last train leaves the station at 5:45 p.m. weather and maintenance permitting
  • Splash pad is open daily, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weather and maintenance permitting
  • Conservation Exhibit in the Dobbin Building is open July through to the Labour Day weekend, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends

Fall Season - Labour Day to Thanksgiving Day

  • Park grounds and zoo area are open from 8:30 a.m. to dusk
  • Office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Gift Shop/Guest Services is open Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Monday to Friday
  • Hatch Coffee Shop is open Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Monday to Friday
  • Miniature Train Ride is closed
  • Conservation Exhibit in the Dobbin Building is closed for the season
  • Splash pad is closed