Place to visit
Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur Park, Canada: what it is and when to go
Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur Park is a zoo in Indian River, Ontario in Canada (Peterborough, Ontario). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo in Indian River, Ontario · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Canada · County Road 38 2206, K0L 2B0
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YYZ Toronto, 144 km as the crow flies
- Website
- reptilezoo.com
- Coordinates
- 44.34395, -78.08826
What it is and where
Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur Park is a zoo in Indian River, Ontario in Canada (Peterborough, Ontario). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Peterborough, Ontario, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 20 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.34395, -78.08826; the nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, Toronto), 144 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur Park is February and May to October.
- JanPossible9:01
- FebBest time10:13
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:15
- MayBest time14:35
- JunBest time15:19
- JulBest time15:01
- AugBest time13:51
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:21
- DecPossible8:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | February and May to October | November to January and March to April |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Lang Pioneer Village MuseumLiving history museum in Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada10 km
- Mark S. Burnham Provincial ParkProvincial park in Ontario15 km
- Serpent MoundsBurial mounds in Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada16 km
- Serpent Mounds ParkProvincial park in Ontario17 km
- Divine CraftGallery17 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: With kids
- Cochrane, Ontario
- Toronto Zoo: zoo in Ontario, Canada
- Calgary Zoo: zoo in Alberta, Canada
- Canada's Wonderland: amusement park in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
- Vancouver Aquarium: public aquarium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Montreal Biodome: zoo in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Every Canada place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur Park?
It is a zoo in Indian River, Ontario in Canada. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur Park?
February and May to October. In June there are 15 h 19 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 41.
How do you get to Indian River Reptile and Dinosaur Park?
The nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 144 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park, Serpent Mounds. The rest is in the Canada guide.
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