2016 Third Line West – Sault Ste. Marie – Ontario, Canada – P6A 6K4
Open May 1 – Oct 1, 11am- 5pm daily. Sundays: 1pm-6pm.
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Notice The Spacious Corrals & Beautiful Trees. We have some of the
smallest miniature horses to be found anywhere
OUR PETTING ZOO
Features Animals that are Children Friendly. Here are a few. We also have , bunnies, ducks, chickens, pot bellied pigs, African pygmy goats, miniature horses, sheep
A Family Attraction With Over a Hundred Animals From Around The World
We also have a nice playground with available refreshments, a spacious
landscaped facility with many trees, a picnic area, and lots of green space for
leisurely strolling between exhibits.
OUR WILDLIFE SECTION
Features Cougars.-Rare Mountain Goats- Wallabies- Arctic Wolves- Bobcat- Foxes- llamas – Bear,- Deer Rea – African Jungle Cat.
YAK QUIZ & ANSWERS
1. What is yak hair used for?
2.Are yaks a tame or a wild animal?
3.Can yak milk be made into butter and cheese?
SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNED FOR THIS YEAR ARE
ZOO CAMP
Where groups can tent overnight and gather around a campfire at dark
HAY RIDES
Daily beginning at 1 pm.
SCHOOL TOURS
May-June
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DANCE WITH WOLVES
Antics of Arctic wolves with zoo staff
Included on the property is a Christmas tree farm, and vegetable gardens.
Just 15 minutes from downtown Sault Ste. Marie, – Canada
And close to many other area attractions such as:
CAMPGROUNDS-SWIMMING-HOTELS-TOUR TRAIN-MUSEUM
VISIT OUR LINKS TO THESE GREAT SITES
Tourism-Sault Ste Marie
Sault Ste. Marie – West
Hotel Fun For Kids
Helen and Ken Marshall
Spruce Haven Petting and Wildlife Zoo
2016 Third Line West
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Phone (705) 779-2423
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ZOO CAMP(overnight): (July-Aug,—– 5 pm- 11am)
Groups of 10 or more can bring their tents and campout in a wooded area adjacent to the Zoo. This will be attractive to boyscouts, girl guides and other organizations who would like their members to experience the outdoors with access to wildlife, and nature at its best. Some of the features include:
– extensive nature trails with access to mountains and a stream;
– guided night zoo tours with the sounds and mystery of the area;
– close yet safe encounters with Zoo residents including bear, cougar, deer, and much more;
– a petting zoo for children with a wide variety of small animals and birds;
– a “dances with wolves” display;
– a moonlite hayride;
– feeding time at the zoo
– campfire (bring your guitars)
– refreshments available
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SCHOOL GROUP TOURS:—– (May- July)
Schools are offered a special program which includes .
.discounted admission charge,
. hayrides
. hands-on with petting zoo animals;
. snake handling display.
. dances with wolves display,
. meeting new residents (Yuma- the puma, coyote pups, other newborns, . quided tour of .wildlife exhibits,
. group discussion with questions and answers.
As a new feature prizes will be awarded for the best animal or bird artwork. To participate the class has to visit the Zoo and their artwork must represent some animal or bird observed during their visit. The prizes will be on display when school visits commence in the spring.
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DID YOU KNOW THAT
1.Animals and birds who are residents or have been rescued by us, have been featured many times in local and national news media.
2.”Puff” our naughtiest llama, was a winner on America’s Funniest Video. A Zoo visitor won with her video of the “spitting” llama.
3.We do rescue missions at the request of the SPCA for abandoned, injured or escaped critters
4.We place high priority on safety and security for visitors as well as resident animals.
5.We maintain close ties with veterinarians, govt agencies, and other zoos, and animal/bird rehabilitation centres.
6.Spruce Haven Petting and Wildlife Zoo was started by Helen Marshall and is a labour of love. It is a non-profit enterprise supported by admision charges as well as other family businesses
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SPRUCE HAVEN PETTING AND WILDLIFE ZOO
WHO WE ARE: Spruce Haven is a petting zoo and wildlife park located on 30 picturesque acres just 15 minutes from downtown Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada. Beginning in 1988, we have become a popular attraction and become the area’s only animal park, with a wide assortment of animals and birds from many countries. We offer a fun-filled family adventure with a hands-on petting zoo, and the opportunity to view wildlife in a natural scenic setting. Our mission is to be a safe haven for injured and abandoned animals and birds with a program of releasing or placing species with other animal care agencies or zoos. Providing an educational experience is one of our objectives particularly related to animal behaviour, wildlife conservation, protection of habitat, and living in harmony with the animal kingdom. Visual aids and staff presentations for school groups and all visitors are incorporated in our program.
WHERE WE ARE: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario is on the Michigan border and is accessed via the St Mary’s River bridge which links us with our sister city Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. (on the extreme north end of the I-75 highway). We are located in scenic countryside, just off hwy 550 west, on the marked route to the airport. Travel info is available just after a right turn after crossing the bridge.
