Zoo in Winter

Zoo in Winter

A Unique Winter Experience in a Magical Setting!

Stroll along the trails to discover our winter wildlife! 

Amur tigers, red pandas and snow leopards are all wearing their finest fur! For those who tend to be a bit chilly, a dozen heated pavilions are available for a unique experience with several exotic animals. 

Animal snacks, entertainment and unusual encounters along the trails are yours to enjoy!

Tickets & membership

Full day | 10AM to 4 PM

The Zoo in Winter includes access to the animal park as well as to our Winter Village.

Web rate starting from $26.99 for an adult ticket.

Winter membership

The Winter 2023-2024 membership is valid every operation day during from December 26, 2023, to May 12, 2024. It allows you to visit the Zoo from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 

This membership includes:

  • Unlimited access to the animal park during our operating hours. 
  • 15% discount at the Zoo's shops and restaurants. 

A unique rate of $49.99 + tax for ages 3 and above.

Activities and Program

For the Entire Family

Throughout your visit, discover fun activities for the whole family! Photo panels set at different points on the site promise to generate lasting memories of your winter getaway. In the heart of the Winter Village, take a relaxing break around one of our firepits, or enjoy watching the kids laugh their way down the slides! If the weather allows, treat yourself to a camel or pony ride!

Discover Our Attractions

ALL-DAY ENTERTAINMENT

Would you like to learn more about your favourite animals? Come and meet our naturalist interpreters and ask them your questions!

Meet them at the Discovery Hut (1PM to 4PM), the Stingray Pool and the Elephant Pavilion. They'll also be waiting for you, throughout the site, at any given turn of the path, for a surprise presentation!

MEET OUR ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIANS

Learn more about the work carried out by those who interact with the Zoo’s star species on a daily basis!

  • 11:30 a.m. - Lions
  • 1:30 p.m. - African Elephants
  • 1:45 p.m. - Sharks and green turtles
  • 2:00 p.m. - Condors
  • 2:30 p.m. - Amur Leopards
  • 3:00 p.m. - Snow Leopards

SNACKS AND SURPRISES

Take a front-row seat to enjoy seeing our animals in action as they are offered enrichments, right before your eyes!

  • 10:00 a.m. - Himalayan Black Bears
  • 11:00 a.m.- Goeldi's marmoset
  • 11:30 a.m.- White rhinoceroses and red bush pigs
  • Noon- Hippos
  • 1:00 p.m.- Yaks
  • 3:00 p.m.- Giraffes

Site map

Find your way quickly between the zoo, the indoor pavilions and the village.

A SURPRISING SEASON FROM ANY PERSPECTIVE!

Winter invites you to contemplate, to take the time to admire the exotic animals of our different continents.

To complete your visit, enjoy our slides and play areas, taste a Beaver's Tail treat and stop by our souvenir boutique!

The Zoo de Granby in winter is a unique experience in a magical setting, at a fraction of the price of summer!

Starting December 26, come and discover THE family destination of the winter!

  • Full day: from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Dress warmly to enjoy your day outside, and then warm up in one of our many indoor pavilions.

INDOOR PAVILIONS TO WARM UP AND ENJOY MAKING NEW FRIENDS

More than a dozen pavilions shelter our less cold-tolerant species and offer the opportunity for extraordinary close encounters with certain animals.

Did you know? The Zoo de Granby has Québec's only indoor rhinoceros habitat accessible to the public? Hippos and tropical fish will warm your hearts during your visit!

DISCOVERING COLD WEATHER ENTHUSIASTS

Several species at the Zoo, such as Amur tigers, snow leopards, our red pandas, and Japanese macaques are wonderfully adapted to sub-zero temperatures.

Winter is a great opportunity to catch them in action, snug in their abundant fur, surrounded by a white coat of immaculate snow.

Accommodations

Are you planning to spend several days in the region? Consult the accommodation offers near the Zoo de Granby.