Reviews of Magnetic Hill Zoo (Tourist Attraction)

Velo Cira

Good enclosures, many of the animals seem very happy and comfortable. All are born in captivity so it does not disturb the wild populations. Only issue was the lack of sidewalks down magnetic hill, and without the bus going down it anymore it's an exhausting hike and dangerous with oncoming cars.

Matthew Edmondson

The lights at the zoo were pleasantly entertaining. They guided you through all the exhibits and the light animals sometimes corresponded to what animals are in that area in the summer. At least that's what I was told by the others near me. There were other lights animals alomg the walkways such as wolves, moose, and a rhino. All very well laid out. You could also view some live animals. The Reindeer was out, and a big black cat. You could also go inside one of the buildings where we found a couple snakes, Meerkats, turtles, and two species of monkeys. All in all it was a good walk. Some of the large light animals make for great photo opportunities. The light tunnel and the decorated red barn also seemed to be popular photo opportunities.

Natali.M

Small but really cozy place, there're lots of animals in really good condition. I liked this place.

A

I have been to several world class zoos around the world. I really enjoyed this zoo but don't expect it to be at the level of San Deigo for example. I found the exhibits to be well done and had good experiences. Around 11-12 it seemed that the animals were being feed which resulted in seeing some really interesting behaviors and activities that I had not see before. Overall, I really came to like this small zoo and would recommend checking out our while on moncton.

Artem Glue

Lots of animals, some of them were asleep but what can you do. Very nice experience.

Vicki Gill

I loved it! My little one was very fascinated with feeding the goats and she loved the only ride so much she wanted to stay on. The pony ride is $7. This was my first time to a zoo and I was in awe of the animals the actually had there. We did spend 2 hours there for sure. It's a great place for all. We would even go again!

Daniel S.

Just a heads up: the zoo at this time (April 2021) isn’t fully functional and many animals are not in display. Nice place for a walk, specially when you’re considering taking the kids for some nature-time. Not a whole lot compared to big city zoos, but good enough for the 9$ we paid for adult entrance. I will definitely come back many times.

Ryan B

Amazing zoo, we loved it! The animal enclosures are very well done. Everything else that you will want to do is close by as well, like Magic Mountain and much more!

Alex T

Really nice zoo, I love how the exhibits have creeks and ponds, and all very natural with the foliage. Compared to the Toronto Zoo which has concrete everywhere and really large distance between you and the animals. I wish folks and their kids would not taunt the animals, especially the tigers, lions and panthers!

Jim's NB Homestead

It was hot ???? and humid but despite the day was a blast. Interesting animals with a slightly north American tilt rat was quite pleasant. The bears deer and cougars were great. And who doesn't love a wolf?

René Alemán

We took our 3-year-old and 18-month-old, and opted to rent a two-seat push cart at the zoo. It made things easier for us. We were there over two hours having fun!

WolfKing02

Bathrooms need expanded and updated. Also animals need bigger enclosures. My cousins little guy loved it. Other than the 2 issues above it was a great trip and walk around.

Darren Augustine

Awesome place for kids .. family.. or even a first date to walk ... to see them beautiful animals lights in the winter .

Brandon Lafantaisie

The zoo is rather good for the size that it is. But trying to get ahold of them seems to be impossible. 7 calls in the past few days all to be sent to the voice-mail that doesn't accept messages. At the rate I'm going, it would be faster to send a carrier pigeon.

J G

Brought my 3 kids ages 4, 7, 10 and we all had a great time. Even on a hot day we got to see almost all the animals exploring their habitats. Loved the way the Zoo was set up which made it easy to see everything. Even on our way out we had fun each picking an item from the cool giftshop items. Also lots of other things to do and see nearby.

Alex Glukhov

Great selection of animals to see and learn about! Very much worth a visit! Animals look happy and well taken care of by zoo staff.

Precomplete

Wild lights were absolutely beautiful! Very festive and bright and well laid out. Some of the animals were out and about. The caribou were enjoying their Christmas tree! There was a lovely fire being tended to take a break by.

That Candian_guy

What a great place to visit . Will be going there again . Animals are more lively when its colder.

Devyn Smith

Super good for a smaller zoo. Actually have quite a few animals for a good price. Well worth a trip if you have the time. Perfect for kids as well, has a few petting areas and isn't too big so there is no worry that the kids will get bored. Well worth the money and experience.

Devon Austen

Lots of animals to see and you can get really good up close views of many of them. Wonderful three story kids playground as well. The kids and parents all had a blast and it was relatively inexpensive.

Julien Jans

Great zoo, good organization, recommend to go at feeding time around 2 pm

Vanessa Smith

Great atmosphere and very friendly staff! I loved all the animals and the gift shop had awesome items with reasonable prices.

Rosie

Definitely not enough space for some of these animals uper pricey food and questionable care that these animals get but admission is a good price and there's quite a bit to see great place for kids.

C Paris

This Christmas lights were very pretty

Melody Land

We go to the Wild Lights display annually and it is always a magical time for the whole family. Our daughter (8) and her best friend have a blast. This year was a significant improvement from last - more lights, better maintained (last year a lot were out), and we loved the musical light display at the barn area. We were also glad to see some animals were NOT out - specifically last year the panther was out and was visibly distressed being directly across from a loud music and moving light display. We also stop for a Beaver Tail - and was pleased to see the dining area well spaced out and sanitizing wipes available to clean tables. However the lines we congested without adequate space for distancing. Also noticed a lot of dropped masks and some refuse in the walkways. Wins - Light displays, affordability, playground, food and drink options, clean bathrooms, clear marking for walking and directions, and full evening of enjoyment.

Ellen Cormier

Good experience taking our 2 year old son for the first time. It was in the Fall during the week and it was quiet hardly anyone around so it was nice.

Katrina MacIsaac

What a lovely zoo, the lady who feeds the monkeys was lovely to talk to and it was so nice to see the animals looking happy. We will definitely be back. It was so quiet, there were only about 5 other people ❤

Ian McGregor

The Magnetic Hill Zoo located on the North end of Moncton, New Brunswick is an animal and nature lovers treat. With a relatively large selection of animals (especially wild cats) you will enjoy a good variety of animals over a few hours. There is a large playground located within the zoo for the kids to blow off some steam. This zoo also opens its doors in Winter for its annual Christmas Lights display, which is spectacular and very well put together. You can expect discounts on occasion (like Mother's Day) and season passes are also available for purchase. Bring a camera, water and your walking shoes and be ready for an enjoyable few hours.

Terrylynn Aucoin

I saw a tiger a cougar a panther an Arctic wolf aloyeah stuff a lion monkeys a big tortoise fed the ducks is that oh walked over 7000 steps

Altruiste Bikes

We had a great day with the kids! All the animals were out and the weather was nice! The play area was particularly appreciated! We got our tickets online, which we recommend.

chris Audi1

a small zoo the impressive nice place for kid you can also bring people with wheelchair is not a problem -You will be able to see the animal from a reasonable distance -Restroom are clean -Large variety of animal -The animals seem happy and healthy -The cost for an adult is 15$ -the zoo is vary cleanI was impressed

Brandon White

I'm glad the animals are doing well; although I am concerned over the caribou. The zoo lacked a bit of liveliness; even with all the pretty animals. I also think zoos in general should have a time limit for how long to harbor animals. A lifetime of confinement is just a short walk from cruel.

Ally Harris

This was the first time in a while that I'd been to the zoo at a time other than during the lights at Christmas and I was super impressed with how many animals the zoo has these days! Admission is still a good price so it's a great day out. The admissions building is laid out terribly but that's not a problem that can be easily fixed.

SethDedun

I heard a lot of hype about this place, oddly though, no one ever seems to mention the amusement park, water park or Zoo that is also located on site, all in all it's a great place to visit We only did the Magnetic Hill attraction which is an optical illusion that makes it appear as though your vehicle is travelling uphill, backwards. It's a neat experience worth the $6 entry fee, that being said, it's also a one time experience, I would absolutely not pay to go a second time. (You can go back and forth repeatedly while you're there however).

Charline L

Very charming zoo. We love the fact that they incorporated the zoo within the existent nature scene. The enclosures look good and the animals seem happy. The staff is friendly and takes time to explain. …

G Delaney

Loved it, great place to visit, lots to see. The Jaguars are amazing. Good place to bring kids and the whole family. There is something there for everyone to see. There is also a nice gift shop that is pretty reasonably priced.

Dylan Meagher

Great zoo with nice mostly shaded walking paths and wheelchair and stroller accessible, lots of animals to see and interactive things for children. …

Katy C.

I love seeing animals ...how they live and everything but deep inside in my heart I know that zoos are not what they pretend to be and I have a hard time when I think about it and when I see an animal in a "natural" habitat but still caged …

Starleana Rose

We went to see the wild lights. They do all Christmas light around the zoo. Lots of fun.

AK 87

Love taking my family through the zoo whether it’s in the summer of one of the events they have such as Boo at the Zoo or the Christmas light show. Staff is friendly, prices are good for the amount of attractions they have. Zoo is always clean and Maintained well.

Amelia Hatfield

Great day with kids! We booked our tickets online for the 1-5 slot on a Friday and arrived around 2:30. We had enough time for the kids to see everything without rushing.

Nikhil Tailor

Best place to visit with your children, i assure you they must love this place to explore. It having all the continent animals and other ecosystem mamals. STRONGLY RECOMMEND.

Bry

Came here with our two twin girls. They loved it They do need some more sanitation stations around the park. Especially by the …

Sabrina MacDonald

Love the zoo. I volunteer with the friends of the zoo. We volunteer for all their fundraising events that help raise money for zoo improvements. Really impressed with all the new enclosures.

V J

A nice day trip if you get there before the crowds. Some of the enclosures seem to be on the small side and somewhat sparse, and a some of the indoor areas (reptiles, small mammals) were very stinky. Not the most well maintained zoo I've been to, and not many staff to be seen. That said, it's one of the few things to do in Moncton.

Stephanie Morton

Wild Lights is once again a success! Very pretty, fun to walk around! Do no expect animals, there are very few! But the decorations are really neat!

Rachel LeBlanc

It had been a long time since I had gone to the zoo but it was really beautiful. Loved it!!

Jack Hickey

The facility looks well taken care of. Bathrooms were clean, walk ways were nice. Sadly many of the animals weren’t out when we visited. And we saw some disturbing behaviours from some of the animals that were out (banging their heads repeatedly against fences, pacing repeatedly). Left us feeling quite sad that many of these animals were in enclosures that are probably too small for them, or aren’t getting enough stimulation. Many of the animals were alone without others of their species for company (camel and zebra, for example).

Anne-Marie Trahan

Wonderful. Animals are well taken cared for.

Ananth Pai

We got here at 9:00 am on Sunday but the place was open. No was there so we could do 4 rounds of the hill backward, forward. But backward car moving up the hill was the best. Amazing experience must do when u visit Monton.

Andy F

We loved this zoo. I was very impressed that our 3, 4, 6 and 7 year olds all had fun for a straight 2.5 hours. The playground halfway through is genius, a great place to break it up and have a snack. The animals are really great as well, our favorites were the lions, squirrel monkeys, and the goats we could feed!

Andréanne Fortin

Love this place! Such a neat spot for a family activity, a school outting or an animal lover trip. I visited this zoo in the summer and over the winter holidays while they were having their annual lights event. Indeed, the zoo's organisation puts up Christmas lights of all kinds and part of the admission fees goes towards keeping up the zoo. During the summer, you can see all kinds of animals from all around the globe. They're even around during the winter time activities. Admission fees are affordable and the site is well maintained.

Bee E

Lots of animals to see and the layout of the enclosures are nice to see and navigate around. We did not like the $1.50 charge for a map of the zoo so I suggest taking a picture of the map from one of the kiosks throughout the park. Also they check your ticket when you enter but don't rip of the tag. Maybe they should do this or people will start giving their ticket to other families.

Destiny Edwards

We, as a family loved our visit! The layout is perfect to wear out our toddler and just when she got bored of animals there is a play structure to keep her entertained. The beavertail treat at the playground was just what we all needed to give us energy to finish our trip here. We spent 3 hours for one visit and ended up going back the next day again! The feedings were spaced apart we got to see may different animals and reptiles fed from staff.

Alex Babar

We had a good time here! Visited in November so it was pretty quiet. It’s very clean and well maintained. It took us about 30 minutes to walk though. Never thought I’d see a tiger that close

William “Ray” Drysdale

Phenomenal show of lights at the zoo. A must see for all ages, it only took about a hour and a half.

Enado

They try to imitate the animal's natural habitats. Nice place to visit with the family.

Nichola Taylor

Really enjoyed our time there. It has plenty of animals for all too see. I wish there were more! Great value for money. Friendly staff. Great time for all the family. I would highly recommend. I wish the gift shop had more things related to the zoo in there. That was the only drawback.

Nadi Al-Karmi

Nice place for families and kids. Clean and well maintained. The big cats section is really nice. Free parking. A restaurant and gift shop are available.

Ajit Thakkar

Great place for kids. Good playground.

Brenden B

Well laid out , friendly staff , prices at the gift shop were insane.

James Perry (Rasui)

Tempurature was beautiful to head to the zoo. Though some of the animals were still in side as was still chilly for them. The animals that were out were active and playing. The black panther was enjoying walking around and talking there at people that were walking by. The meerkats where hilarious fun to watch.

Joel Gallant

Our first date was at the Magnetic Hill Zoo and we make an annual visit on each NYE. This year was one of the better visits for sure as tons of new lights and even the barn lights were sync'd to the music. It makes a perfect date location and so much fun to see all the lights!

Pat Huber

Not very big compared to some zoos we've been to, but it was a nice outing, good excercise walking around, and the kids enjoyed the animals and playground area.

Stephanie Chipman

Definitely a place to stop, I love that there shaded areas and the places are very well-marked there are public bathrooms along the way which makes it a lot easier when you have little ones. You can rent wagon/strollers to make it easier to go through the zoo. I also love that they have hands on petting that the children can interact with Some of the animals (goats, chicken,deer) they do have feeding stations where they Supply either corn or pellets to feed the animals they do cost money to use.

Justin Richards

Love this zoo. I've gone a couple times now with different age groups and everyone seems to enjoy thier visit. The staff are friendly, the amenities are clean and the animals are usually moving around which makes the experience even better .

Charlene Doughty

Wonderful experience. Laid out very well so you don't miss any of the enclosures. Animals were very active and we were there midday

Adam

My family and i visited this zoo and really enjoyed being up close and personal with the animals. I can definitely appreciate not having to walk far to each location especially having visited the Toronto zoo. We had an amazing view of the tigers at feeding time which was a great experience. I have never been so close to the tigers and i have to say they are definitely a sight to behold. My kids had a blast at the park and it was definitely a great memory for us all. I would recommend this place to anyone!!!

Leonard Gervais

Had a great time and all the animals looked great

Andrew Barry

Was only $34 for 2 adults, was in good shape, animals were active for a hot day and was just a nice visit, looking forward to their expansions with penguins/giraffes!. Only suggestion would be a board on entry with the feeding times for …

Iam Zak

We love going to Moncton Zoo each and everytime, the animals are clean and healthy. Veryvfriendly staff.

david Thurston

Had a fun time visiting the zoo.

Melvin Samson

As a family! We always make time to visit here especially for our daughter's fun activity.... Family and friendly environment

Sagar Patel

Amazing place to see Animals from different part of the world. But, they need little more focus on maintenance of zoo.

Ginny L

Such a great zoo! We loved feeding the deer. It was small, which I like. Monkeys were my daughters favourite.

T MacFadzen

Do an annual Fall trip to the Zoo. Great staff and displays. Cats were very active on our last trip, but it was also a little cool outside. It's easy to breeze through but you get much more out of a visit by stopping by each habitat. The large birds will often put on a show if you hang around long enough.

Jody LeBlanc

Absolutely fantastic zoo. Saw several animals we've never seen before and the goats wouldn't let us near the food, kept nibbling us when we went to get it from the feeder! Amazing playground right in the middle of the park. Beautiful and well kept, and the animals are definitely well taken care of. Washrooms are well taken care of as well. Definitely coming back!

Scott MacGregor

Great way to spend a day in Moncton. Seeing the otters is a must.

Steven A

Pretty cool lights and a nice quite evening for a stroll after supper. This year they had more lights than last year. The best time to go is right as they open at 5. Pretty good evening family fun. I enjoyed it. Would however recommend to put in some warm clothes as it gets chilly as the day progresses.

Jay Vee

Went to Wild Lights tonight and it was great!ots to see, well organized, Covid protocols in place. A really fun evening for all of us (kids and teens included)

Deepthi Pullode

Good place to have fun and enjoy with family

dan fryer

Zoos are so very needed in today's disconnected world and listening to the connection of children to the animals as I walked around the zoo today was proof of that. …

Mason Chambers

Awesome zoo. Caution lion may spray children in the face ???? watched it spray a kid that got too close.

Marsha

We went just after Christmas at night to see the lights. It's absolutely beautiful and we did get to see plenty of animals including a black panther. We are excited to go back during the daytime.

Julien St-Onge

The wild Lights display this year was great and had lots of fun going through the zoo enjoying the lights with friends and family!

Ted Brown

Well organized. A great place for kids to learn about the animals and there is a beautiful play area for them to have fun.

Joy SGC

Magnitistic! We reached there around noon and were treated to a sumptuous feast of delights - beautiful Halloween exhibits; amiable zoo staff; and of course, the fantastic stars of the zoo - the wonderful animals. Kudos to the zoo administration for this veritable feast. Please visit this New Brunswick Zoo, off Moncton.????????

Julie Bergeron

Had a great time. Went first thing in the morning, which I would definitely recommend. Everyone was out and about eating and playing before the heat of the sun. The staff were super friendly and informative. Even has a huge playground which was a hit with the kids!

Melanie Bellefleur

Love animals!! Especially cats???????? Very nice place for kids!

Sing Lam

Although it is a small zoo, it has different variety animal species coming from different continents. About 2 hours more for whole travel of the zoo according to the recommended path.