Reviews of Exotarium (Museum)

Jianshu Cui

Love this little reptile zoo! We’ve been here a few times already, the kids always love to explore different groups of reptiles! The presentation is awesome, kids get to touch and feel. And they become more and more brave! We usually spend 1-1.5 hours here. The new insectariums area is very nice too!

Michael Masciotra

It was awesome! So many cool animals and even got to touch a snake at the end

Eric Jasmin

(Translated) Well enjoyed my afternoon! Regarding animals however can parking. And the outside toilet to look for a toilet with toilet paper. Washbasin for hand washing, no paper for drying. Hole in the plaster of the exterior installations. A young child could easily step over. (Original) Bien aimé mon après-midi ! Ce qui concerne les animaux Cependant peux de stationnement. Et les toilettes extérieur du chercher une toilettes avec du papier de toilette. Lavabo pour laver les mains pas de papier pour se sécher. Trou dans le placher des installations extérieur . Un jeune enfants pourrais passer le pied facilement.

Benoît Mercier

Please call the SPCA. They must be notified!!! No reptiles should live in such dirty conditions.

Alya kouklas

(Translated) The place is insoluble and extremely small. I ask one of the staff a question and he completely ignores me. Not to mention that some aquariums are dirty despite the fact that a reptile lives inside. Personally, I find the place very depressed with dirty aquarium, small for some turtles. After observation I would say that someone of them is doing repetitive pacing or movements. (Original) Le lieu est insoluble et extrêmement petit. J'ai demander une question à l'un du personnel et il m'a complètement ignorer. Sans parler que certain aquarium sont sale malgré qu'un reptiles vie à l'intérieur. Personnellement, je trouve l'endroit très dépriment avec des aquarium sale, petit pour certaine tortue. Après observation je dirais que quelqu'un d'entre eux font du pacing à répétition ou des mouvements.

Marco Gagné

(Translated) Full of beautiful lizards, turtles and other beautiful bebittes. The only small thing, the building needs renovation but, that takes nothing away the kids liked. (Original) Plein de beaux lézards, tortues et autres belles bebittes. La seule petite chose, le bâtiment à besoin de rénovation mais, ça enlève rien les enfants ont bien aimé.

Sébastien Fortier

Took us 45 minutes to look at everything. The staff was great, the place was not very clean and a lot of the exhibits seemed empty. The place needs a lot of love. 2 adults and 2 kids for 50$. I guess they've fallen on hard times with covid.

Max L

(Translated) All the aquariums are so dirty and the place is also not clean at all. Everything falls into ruin. (Original) Toute les aquarium sont tellement sale et l'endroit aussi n'est pas propre du tout. Toute tombe en ruine.

Geneviève Richer

(Translated) The kids loved it. To visit 2X in a row, because the first time, it is sure that we miss things, there are so many nooks and crannies in there. (Original) Les enfants ont adoré. À visiter 2X de suite, car la première fois, c'est sûr qu'on loupe des trucs, il y a tellement de recoins là-dedans.

Eric Manseau

(Translated) Nice activity for young people, several species. For the price and the duration of the activity it is a beautiful value. Some renovation required, but children do not see these details. (Original) Belle activité pour les jeunes, plusieurs espèces. Pour le prix et la durée de l'activité c'est une belle valeur. Un peu de rénovation requis, mais les enfants ne voient pas ces détails.

Marty Lauzon

The reptiles on hand was amazing but the exhibits/cages looked small and dirty. Didn’t seem like much room for the bigger species.

yu chiao Liao

Worth to visit for those who like reptiles.

The chicken god

Very interesting

Tina Carnochan

Was closed when came across this place.(Oct.8,2021) Found a cage with a sad little fox who didn't even move to come see us. I'm curious to visit when open to see some reptiles.

etienne perreault

(Translated) The 2 stars are for beautiful reptiles .... now let's talk about the extotarium ... super trashy place. Unsanitary, water flowing everywhere on the ground, full of cramped corners inaccessible in strollers or overweight. (Original) Les 2 étoiles sont pour les beaux reptiles....maintenant, parlons de l'extotarium...super trash comme place. Insalubre, eau qui ruisselle partout au sol, pleins de racoins exigus inacinaccessible en poussette ou en surpoids.

Rachel Latreille

(Translated) On the poster more than 300 animals but I think divide by 3 and still would be more fair ..... very disappointed especially with my 5 children who thought much more of this place ???? …

Karen Kaye

Lots and lots of turtles. Lots.

Mistywings

Lots of different reptiles! It was a really nice activity to do!

Sébastien Dalpé

(Translated) Lots of cash, friendly and qualified staff. It's worth the cost the kids loved it. (Original) Beaucoup d'espèces , personnel amical.et qualifié. Ca vauy le cout les enfants ont adoré.

Sarah Auclair

(Translated) I really liked my visit. Honestly I had seen the article saying the unsanitary conditions but I find that it is not as I read. The place is very beautiful and I intend to come back this summer after the renovations (Original) J'ai bien aimer ma visite. Honnêtement j'avais vue les article disant l'insalubrité mais je trouve que c'est pas comme j'ai lu. L'endroit est très belle et je conte revenir cette été après les rénovation

Julie Flowers

(Translated) A very nice experience at the Exotarium. Lots of reptiles to see. Super interesting. To have! (Original) Une très belle expérience à l'Exotarium. Beaucoup de reptiles à voir. Super intéressant. À voir!

Evgueni Khalkov

Interesting place to visit, but like others say animal lodging needs an upgrade.

Keywan Hodaei Esfahani

For a short visit (in case you or your kids are interested in snakes, crocodiles, ...) and you mind driving a little bit, it is a good option. Staff were friendly. Buildings need a lot of attention.

Helene Chartier

(Translated) Great place. Expensive for the price but its an experience. …

martin pohanka

(Translated) Very fun place for kids. Impressive amount of reptiles. (Original) …

Chrissy Tsesmes

Fun and affordable family activity!

DC

(Translated) Friendly and sympathetic employee. The white and brown goat in the back yard has quite a personality lol. To have! (Original) Employee amicale et sympathique. La chèvre blanche et brune dans la cour en arrière a tout une personnalité lol. A voir!

Kianoush Torkzadeh

Nice place to visit. Different kind of lizards including crocodiles. Kids enjoyed touching lizards and snakes. Very friendly staff.

Bruno Girard

(Translated) Reptiles and insects everywhere. Really interesting Thank you (Original) Des reptiles et des insectes de partout. Vraiment intéressant Merci

Justin

(Translated) Staff not accommodating. We drove 2 hours round trip to be told at the entrance that the vaccine passport was required. It is not indicated on their site and all businesses indicate it when it is necessary. I didn't have my phone so I couldn't show proof. Obviously they refused access and I left empty-handed with my 9-year-old daughter who was crying because she dreamed of discovering this site. An accomodating, kid-loving owner would have said: stay outside and we'll give your daughter a short visit so she isn't too disappointed. The place really disappointed me. (Original) Personnel pas accomodant. Nous avons fait 2 heures de route aller-retour pour nous faire dire à l'entrée que le passeport vaccinal était requis. Ce n'est pas indiqué sur leur site et tous les commerces l'indiquent quand c'est nécessaire. Je n'avais pas mon téléphone et je n'ai donc pas pu montrer de preuve. Évidemment ils ont refusé l'accès et je suis reparti bredouille avec ma fille de 9 ans qui pleurait car elle rêvait de découvrir ce site. Un propriétaire accomodant et qui aime les enfants aurait dit : demeurez à l'extérieur et nous ferons faire une courte visite à votre fille pour qu'elle ne soit pas trop déçue. L'endroit m'a vraiment déçu.

maz eljal

Nice bird Nd and y can buy eggs.

stephane lalonde

(Translated) Really messy and poorly maintained place ... I'm not an animal advocate but poor them to be caught in such a place. My son liked his experience anyway but I don't encourage people to go there. Reptiles in captivity look unhappy like I have never seen elsewhere! (Original) Endroit vraiment malpropre et mal entretenu... je suis pas un défenseur des animaux mais pauvre eux d'être pris dans un endroit pareil. Mon fils a aimé son expérience malgré tout mais je n'encourage pas les gens a y aller. Les reptiles en captivité on l'air malheureux comme j'ai jamais vue ailleurs!

Chloé Grégoire-Hamper

Everything was clean, all the animals seemed to be very well taken care of! I remember going there as a child and it was just as interesting. They had a small animal presentation with a turtle, a snake and a spider. It was very cool to learn about them and to be able to touch them.

Emilie Beauchamps St-Onge

(Translated) My 4 year old boy loved it. My husband even made friends with the goose instead. (Original) Mon garçon de 4 ans a adoré. Mon mari s'est même mis ami avec l'oie de la place.

Lee Lackman

Great place for a 90 minute visit - kids will love it!!!!!!!

Valérie Perron

(Translated) Lots of species piled up, dilapidated places, I do not recommend this place ... …

Adam Guerbuez

Lots of creatures to see and touch, great place!

Repaq mtl

(Translated) Pleasant visit for those who love turtles and reptiles, with alligators, place a little small but very well equipped it is worth a visit, (Original) Visite agréable pour ceux qui adore les tortues et reptiles, avec des alligators, endroit un peu restreint mais très bien aménager cela vaut une visite,

Bruno Beauchemin

(Translated) Do not dwell too long on the premises. As for the living conditions of the animals, it is not luxury either. …

Michel Lemieux

Correct

Mikuri Tsukihime

(Translated) I did not expect to see as many reptiles and insects as that! I love turtles and there are tons of them! Great place to visit with children or as a couple. The only negative point is the sanitary facilities which need a refurbishment. The owner also gives a demonstration with the possibility of touching / taking certain specimens. My favorite: crocodile !!!! (Original) Je ne m'attendais pas à voir autant de reptile et d'insectes que ça! J'adore les tortues et il y en a des tonnes! Super place pour visiter avec les enfants ou en couple. Le seul point négatif ce sont les installations sanitaires qui ont besoin d'un coup de neuf. Le propriétaire fait aussi une démonstration avec possibilité de toucher/prendre certains spécimens. Mon coup de cœur: crocodile!!!!

Dominic Villeneuve

(Translated) Interesting place to visit to observe several reptiles. Unfortunately, we can testify that this place is definitely a private initiative without or with very few subsidies. The layout of the premises is precarious and …

yannick de martin

(Translated) Great fun for adults and children (Original) …

Ana Paula Pimentel

Good.

François Choquette

(Translated) Nice activity to do with family (Original) Belle activité à faire en famille

Nazir Kabbani

Cool place with lots of reptiles

Mathias Chretien Kasz

Spiders scared me, but you'll like it

Stephane Delisle

(Translated) Surprising the variety of reptiles that are found there !! If we take the time to appreciate, it's a course of an hour, on the other hand with children in a hurry, 30 mins and it's over ... (Original) Surprenant la variété de reptiles qui s'y retrouvent !! Si on prends le temps d'apprécier, c'est un parcours d'une petite heure, par contre avec des enfants pressés, 30 mins et c'est fini...

Marilyne Boileau

(Translated) Very interesting, several species and animals are presented by a very competent person However, I do not recommend strollers and wheelchairs, there are very tight passages, small renovations could be relevant. …

marjan grauer

We went there with my 2 kids and my husband! The girl who gave the presentation shut down my daughter who likes to ask the question! She even told my 3 years old ; if you don’t listen I will not translate it to English ! My kids didn’t understand why she was so mean! All cages look old and neglected! They need extra supervision in their old building with the dangerous animal.

Alex Prish

I never wrote a review in my life. It's a fantastic place. Great variety of turtles snakes leasards. All kept in an excellent condition. Very educational. Knowledgeable …

Yves Boudrias

(Translated) Interesting place to visit but in need of a lot of renovations. (Original) Endroit intéressant à visiter mais aurait besoin de beaucoup de rénovations.

Mike Job

Waste of time. Expensive for what it is and you feel bad the animals are in such small cages/tanks

Ludovic Bruens

(Translated) Very nice place for the small family to see different kind of reptiles lizard turtle bebittes etc. We loved our visit. (Original) Très bel endroit pour la petite famille pour voir différentes sorte de reptiles lézard tortue bebittes etc. On a adoré notre visite.

mike c

Amazing family fun

k s

Enjoyed viewing all the exhibits, the variety of reptiles was much better then I originally expected. Tons of turtles! Alligators galor as well. Highly recommend for those that love our scaly friends. Even have outdoor playground for the kids. Downsides- Very small so if a crowds around it might be hard to move around into certain areas. Could use renovations, it's got an old barn kinda feel to the place. The information sheets could be expanded and replaced with plasticized ones as half of them were unreadable or missing. Would recommend and will probably go again.

Lily Boulet

My girlfriend loves reptiles and she had an amazing time looking at all the different species of snakes, alligators/crocodiles and turtles!

Jon

(Translated) We liked the presentation very much, the Eloic facilitator was able to answer all the questions of all the little ones successfully and to make them learn more by involving people with a direct interaction with the …

Sonia Charbonneau

(Translated) Several reptiles to observe. You can see turtles, frogs, snakes, lizards, caimans and others there. There are also a few farm animals and play modules for children. The gentleman who does the entertainment is nice. Cons: The facilities could use a little love. The floor was bending under my feet in some places. In addition, there are small corridors where people of good height will be cramped and where people in wheelchairs cannot go. (Original) Plusieurs reptiles à observer. Vous pouvez y voir tortues, grenouilles, serpents, lézards, caïmans et autres. Il y a aussi quelques animaux de ferme et des modules de jeux pour les enfants. Le monsieur qui fait les animations est gentil. Points négatifs : les installations auraient besoin d'un peu d'amour. Le plancher pliait sous mes pieds à certains endroits. De plus, il y a des petits corridors où les personnes de bonne taille seront à l'étroit et où les personnes en chaise roulante ne pourront aller.

Stéphane Pilon

(Translated) The children liked it. Lacks a little maintenance. (Original) …

Allyson Tremblay

(Translated) Place with strong odor, large animals with little space, not very accessible with stroller, a little dilapidated (rainwater flowing from the roof of the barn) (Original) Endroit avec forte odeur, gros animaux avec peu d'espace, peu accessible avec poussette, un peu délabré (eau de pluie qui coule du toit de la grange)

Céleste Harnois

(Translated) Very nice inexpensive release! Very nice personal who answers our questions. Nice organization :) I did not expect so many species :)! (Original) Tres belle sorti non dispendieuse ! Personnelle tres gentil qui repond à nos questions . Belle organisation :) Je ne m'attendais pas a autant d'espèces :)!

Guillaume Labonté

(Translated) Very nice collection of reptiles, we loved our visit. They have an impressive collection of insects and butterflies. The enclosures are not as dirty as I read on the net. The place looks like a shack, that adds to the ambiance. Émilie and Alexia are really top notch! They have a vixen named Kenya, she is so beautiful, I can't wait to go back! 4.5 stars because it's too short, $ 15 per person is cheap! (Original) Très belle collection de reptiles, nous avons adoré notre visite. Ils ont une collection impressionnante d’insectes et de papillons. Les enclos ne sont pas aussi sale que ce que j’avais lu sur le net. L’endroit a l’air d’un shack, ça rajoute à l’ambiance. Émilie et Alexia sont vraiment top notch ! Ils ont une renarde nommée Kenya, elle est tellement belle, j’ai hâte d’y retourner ! 4.5 étoiles parce que c’est trop court, 15$ par personne c’est pas cher !

Sabrina Chaput

Cute place to bring kids

Jennifer Fournier

(Translated) A little small, some windows are dirty but it's worth it :) (Original) Un peu petit,certaines vitres sont sales mais sa vaut le coup :)

Réjean Morin

Crotté et sales

P.O. Leblanc

(Translated) Perfect for children !! I recommend this little family activity !! (Original) Parfait pour les enfants !! Je vous conseille cet petite activité en famille !!

Peter Yuen

Fun visit especially for the kids. More hands on than some other places.

Maddie Splendid

It was great, a little short but te animals were such a delight to see.

Andrea EV1

(Translated) I saw on Facebook that you placed a crocodile in a mini enclave? Poor animal I'm sure he would like to hunt, swim, CHOOSE where he wants to sleep, mate in NATURE? It must make him really anxious to have the baby in his urine 100% of the time. I am never paid to encourage psychological torture. Seeing animals locked up should not be entertainment. (Original) J'ai vu sur Facebook que vous avez placé un crocodile dans une mini enclot? Pauvre animal je suis certaine qu'il aimerait chasser, nager, CHOISIR où il veut dormir, s'accoupler en NATURE? Ça doit le rendre vraiment anxieux d'avoir le né dans son urine 100% du temps. Je ne vais jamais payé pour encourager la torture psychologique. Voir des animaux enfermé ça ne devrait pas un divertissement.