Visitor Information
Unfortunately, due to the current situation, Scales Nature Park will not reopen March 14th as planned. We will be closed for March break and until further notice. This is a precautionary step. All is well with us, and the animals, and we'll look forward to seeing people soon. Good luck to all!
Thank you for your interest in visiting Scales Nature Park!
Scroll down to find out more about our hours, directions, and admissions.
Hours
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Staff are on hand to answer questions 9am-5:30pm most days by phone or email.
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Programs and private tours may be booked for any time and date, as availability allows.
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Public hours vary seasonally, see below for details:
Public Hours - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
MARCH BREAK
Elementary school March Break & surrounding weekends
Monday - Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*9 days long
SPRING
March Break - Elementary school summer (late June)
Monday - Friday
CLOSED
Saturday - Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SUMMER
Elementary school summer (late June) - Labour Day
Wednesday - Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
CLOSED
FALL
Labour Day - October 31
Monday - Friday
CLOSED
Saturday - Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WINTER
November 1 -
March Break
Monday - Sunday
CLOSED
*open for special bookings
*To visit our facility outside of public visitation hours, please contact us in advance to arrange for a private tour.
Directions
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Scales Nature Park is just off Highway 11 in the township of Oro-Medonte.
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We are located just south of Orillia, about 20 minutes north of Barrie, and 1 hour from Toronto.
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Address: 82 Line 15 South
Oro-Medonte, Ontario
L3V 8H9
Admissions
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We accept payment through cash, debit, credit, and gift cards.
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Groups (10+ guests booking & paying together) receive 25% discount.
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Contact us to book a private tour. Private tours may be booked outside of normal public hours, and includes an in-depth 1.5-2 hour one-on-one tour with one of our staff members.
Admission Rates (plus 13% HST)
* must be accompanied by Adult or 16+ sibling
** 2 Adult + 2 Child OR 2 Adult + 1 Child OR 1 Adult + 3 Child
*** reservations recommended, may be booked outside of public hours