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Oaklawn Farm Zoo

A fun adventure for all ages, Oaklawn Farm Zoo boasts the largest display of Big Cats and Primates in Eastern Canada, and much more.
(1966)

Permanently closed.

The 50-acre zoo offers a relaxing atmosphere in a country like setting. You can stroll along and interact with a wide diversity of mammals, birds and reptiles. You can also enjoy an ice cream treat or refreshments at our canteen and explore our gift shop. As Nova Scotia’s largest zoo, we provide an up close and personal experience with nature so you can gain an appreciation for our planet's divers

ity. Oaklawn Farm Zoo features a large variety of endangered and threatened species of exotic, native and domestic breeds of animals. Located in Aylesford, Nova Scotia, in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, we are just minutes from freshwater beaches, shopping, golfing, U-picks and the Bay of Fundy’s World’s Highest Tides. So come and enjoy the fun, and learn all about our amazing animals!

-Gift shop, Canteen
-Take Ayelsford Exit 16, off Highway 101, and follow the blue zoo signs

Admission Rates:
Adults $10.00
Seniors $6.50
Students $5.00
Children ages 3-12, $3.50
Children age 2 and under are FREE.
*Seasons passes available
*Inquire about Group Rates for organizations, birthday parties or educational school tours

12/26/2023

As many of you know Oaklawn will not be opening in “24”.
We would like to Thank You for your kindness and support over the past 40 plus years.
Arrangements have been made at responsible facilities for the animals seeking new homes.
Having reached our declining years, we appreciate your respecting our privacy and wish you all the best in “24”.

11/05/2023

****Fall hour change****
We are now open 10am to 4:30pm daily with admissions ending at 3:30pm.

Come out and enjoy these lovely fall days with us!

A frosty fall morning with Frosted F***y for photo tax.

09/15/2023

*** Please Note*** Oaklawn Farm Zoo will be closed Saturday September 16th due to the impending storm

09/03/2023

Labour Day weekend is here and We Are Open. Long weekends often come with a leisurely brunch. Have you ever had a meal so tasty that you just wanted to submerge yourself in it? That seems to be what our African Crested Porcupine was doing… or maybe he was horsing it 🤔😜. He was definitely enjoying it in either case.

08/16/2023

Nyah
Dec 13, 2012- Aug 13, 2023
We are very saddened to announce the very sudden and unexpected death of our pride matriarch. Nyah was a force to be reckoned with from her arrival at Oaklawn. Arriving as a half grown cub, she grew into a beautiful, mature lioness that exuded royalty and was a constant companion for Sterk. She was mother to both Hunter and NneNne and although she was unable to nurse them herself, she did have a very close bond with them as they grew. Nyah and NneNne often lounged together and shared special “lioness” time together. We are certain that Nyah’s lion family is missing her as much as we are. Her life was healthy to the end when she appeared to have had a stroke. She was attended to by our veterinarian, but fairly quickly passed in spite of medical care. We are heartbroken. 💔. When you visit, linger a little longer with the lions and share some of your energy with them. Your memories and affection for her can also be shared below this post.

07/28/2023

The native habitat of the African Lion reaches extremely high daytime temperatures. Lions have adapted to these temperatures by resting up to 20 hours per day and by limiting activity during the peak of the heat. How are you handling the heat of this summer? Pics of Hunter, Nyah and NeeNee captured by Maria.

07/01/2023

Zarina, the Siberian Tiger, is here to remind you that we are open everyday… holidays included.
How are you spending your Canada Day?

06/14/2023

Ever wonder why you don’t see Sophie, the Canadian Lynx, just lying on her stand? She prefers a much more natural feeling perch and is often found lounging in her tree… have you been able to spot here there? Zookeeper Kathryn captured this great shot.

05/19/2023

We are OPEN everyday, including holidays. Blueberry, the North American Black Bear, is already in long weekend mode and is enjoying her pool time…. Nothing like beating the heat by lounging in cool water.

05/16/2023

Sorry for the late post… Facebook glitch…
Wishing a Very Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. Whilimena, the Bennetts Wallaby shows off her baby. Keep your eyes open near the wallaby yard… there’s 3 moms in there. Can you spot them all?

05/04/2023

Fun in the barn today with these Hereford/Berkshire piglets. Fresh shavings are so much fun to play with/in. 😂🤣.
Did you capture any fun pictures on your visit? Feel free to share in the comments.
Video capture by Maria.

04/26/2023

Here’s your Awwwww moment for the day… Pygmy Goat kid “Kit Kat” from momma Pam. Photos courtesy of zookeeper Kathryn. Sooo cute ❤️❤️❤️

04/17/2023

Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to this very Handsome fellow. Hunter, the African Lion, is 7 years old today. 🎂🎂🥳🥳. Happy Birthday Hunter! We ❤️ you!!

04/06/2023

Good Friday and Opening Day is upon us! NneNne, the African Lioness, is soaking up some warm rays, however due to the cooler temperatures, some of the animals will still be in their heated winter enclosures and will not be available for viewing at this time.
We open for the season at 10 am tomorrow morning. Last admission is at 5pm and the zoo closes at 6pm. We open 7 days a week (holidays included) until mid-November.
Please remember… our zoo phone number changed last year. Now please call us at 1-902-341-2001.
Admission rates are as follows:
Day Passes
Adults - $10.50
Students - $5.00
Seniors (60yrs+) - $6.50
Children (3-12yrs) - $3.50
2yrs and under - free
Tax included in price

Season Passes
Adult - $32
Student/Senior - $20
Child - $12
Adult Couple - $60
Family of 3 - $71
Family of 4 - $82
Family of 5 - $93
Family of 6 - $104
Family of 7 + - $115
Tax included in price

03/28/2023

The arrival of adorable goat kids always signals spring for us. What are your hallmark markers of spring?

03/15/2023

***Public Safety Announcement ***
Some of you may have noticed comments like this that appear after your posts or reviews. Most often the poster is posing as an American military man. The comments are always flirtatious and begging you to contact them. THEY ARE SCAMMERS! Please do NOT fall for their requests. We are actively reporting them and blocking them from the page.
We encourage you to do the same. Delete or block. Do not engage them. If you see them comment on your post please know we are doing our best to eliminate them. Very frustrating that they have invaded our page.

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Fun in the barn today with these Hereford/Berkshire piglets. Fresh shavings are so much fun to play with/in. 😂🤣. Did you capture any fun pictures on your visit? Feel free to share in the comments. Video capture by Maria. #ofz #novascotia #aylesford #oaklawnfarmzoo

The holiday season may be over for you… but for the lions it’s far from over. Many of our creatures love to use retired Christmas trees as enrichment. Sterk, the African Lion, has always loved the smells of Christmas and enjoys rolling on his trees. Excuse the sound of tree clean up in the background. The gibbons hooting were too cute to silence and you have to hear Sterk’s happy grunts. Video capture by Maria. #oaklawnfarmzoo #aylesford #ofz #novascotia #lions

Sterk, the African Lion, had a lot to say in this video that was captured just before we closed for the season. We are officially closed for the rest of 2022. Thank you all for coming out this year. Stay safe and warm this winter. We’ll try to occasionally send some winter fun your way. #ofz #aylesford #novascotia #oaklawnfarmzoo #lions #closedfortheseason

Solstice, Lugar and the rest of the Gibbon family have a lot to sing about… with the change to Daylight Savings Time our admission times have changed too. Last admission is now at 3pm and the zoo closes at 4pm. You can catch these guys singing in person for the next 8 days. We close for the season November 15. #aylesford #oaklawnfarmzoo #ofz #novascotia

While our thoughts are with all those who suffered damage during Hurricane Fiona, we thought you might like to see these two creature residents. Our emus are loving that Fiona refilled their pond!! #novascotia #oaklawnfarmzoo #aylesford #ofz

How are you beating the heat? Little James, the Capybara, has a pool but seems to be loving his puddle even more! Great video captured by zookeeper Tammy. #novascotia #aylesford #ofz #oaklawnfarmzoo #capybara #beattheheat

Sophie, the Canadian Lynx, graces us with a quick good morning video (as captured by Maria). Known as a grey ghost in the northern forests, the Canadian Lynx is seldom seen. Did you know… that according to the Canadian Nature Conservancy, even though the Canadian Lynx’s natural range extends across all of Canada- they are considered Critically Imperiled here in Nova Scotia. #novascotia #ofz #aylesford #oaklawnfarmzoo #DidYouKnow #canadianlynx

There’s not much more determined than as African Pygmy Goat kid. Where there is a will there is a way. No mountain is too high… oh, to have the energy of these kids 😂🤣. #novascotia #oaklawnfarmzoo #aylesford #pygmygoatsofinstagram #wheretheresawilltheresaway

*Turn up your volume* The white-handed Gibbons can be heard singing in the background and welcoming the morning… not everyone is an early bird though…. Sterk, the African Lion, was so soundly asleep and snoring so loud he didn’t hear Maria opening the lion den and getting prepared for the day. 🤣😂💤🦁. Not much to see here… it’s all about the snore! #oaklawnfarmzoo #aylesford #lions #novascotia #sleepinglion

Who else is ready to wash off the winter dust and get ready to welcome spring and warmer weather? Blueberry, the North American Black Bear was first in the pool! #novascotia #aylesford #oaklawnfarmzoo #ofz #blackbear

This is one of Sterk, the African Lion,‘s favourite times of year… he Loves his recycled Christmas trees! This video courtesy of zookeeper Maria

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A fun adventure for all ages, Oaklawn Farm Zoo boasts the largest display of Big Cats and Primates in Eastern Canada, and much more.The 50-acre zoo offers a relaxing atmosphere in a country like setting. You can stroll along and interact with a wide diversity of mammals, birds and reptiles. Children can feed corn to certain animals (goats, sheep and deer) for just .25 cents. You can also enjoy an ice cream or refreshments at our canteen and explore our gift shop. As Nova Scotia’s largest zoo, we provide an up close and personal experience with nature so you can gain an appreciation for our planet's diversity. Oaklawn Farm Zoo features a large variety of endangered and threatened species of exotic, native and domestic breeds of animals. Breeding rare and endangered species of mammals and reptiles, including Canada's first Egyptian Tortoises. Located in Aylesford, Nova Scotia, in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, we are just minutes from freshwater beaches, shopping, golfing, U-picks and the Bay of Fundy’s World’s Highest Tides. So come and enjoy the fun, and learn all about our amazing animals! -Open Easter Weekend to mid-November -10 a.m. to dusk, rain, shine, and holidays seven days a week -Girft shop, Canteen, Pony Rides -Take Ayelsford Exit 16, off Highway 101, and follow the blue zoo signs Admission Rates: Adults $9.00 Seniors $6.00 Students $5.00 Children ages 3-12, $3.50 Children age 2 and under are FREE. *Seasons passes available *Inquire about Group Rates for organizations, birthday parties or educational school tours