Independent family visit guide
Oshawa Zoo & Fun Farm: prices, hours and what families should know
Last verified August 15, 2026
Oshawa Zoo & Fun Farm offers a relaxed mix of domestic and exotic animals with opportunities for close viewing, feeding and petting through fences. Its published family maximum keeps large-household day admission predictable, while the season pass can beat two single-day visits for many repeat visitors.
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A strong second-visit season-pass value for animal-loving Durham families.
Oshawa Zoo & Fun Farm offers a relaxed mix of domestic and exotic animals with opportunities for close viewing, feeding and petting through fences. Its published family maximum keeps large-household day admission predictable, while the season pass can beat two single-day visits for many repeat visitors.
Choose it when
- Children who prefer animals to rides or large playgrounds
- Durham families likely to make two or more seasonal visits
- Larger households that qualify for the published family maximum
Important cautions
- Monthly closing times shorten in September and October
- Pony rides and animal feed are additional purchases
- Season passes are personal and cannot be shared outside the listed household
What the visit includes
Know what is included before you promise children a full farm day.
Visitors encounter a mix of domestic farm animals and selected exotic species in large outdoor paddocks.
Children may feed and pet suitable animals through fencing under farm rules.
Pony rides, birthday parties, picnics and school visits are offered as additional or separate services.
The atmosphere is closer to an informal animal farm than a major urban zoo, which suits a shorter pace.
A realistic family plan
A smoother visit in three decisions.
- 1
Check the month-specific closing time and weather status before leaving; do not assume 5 p.m. year-round.
- 2
Buy one feed portion first and see how children respond before purchasing more.
- 3
If the family expects to return, compare the day-ticket receipt with the season-pass total before the second visit.
Conditions that change the day
Working farms are not controlled indoor attractions.
The attraction is outdoors with grass and farm paths. Personal support workers are listed as free for school groups; contact the zoo directly for general-visit accommodation and route details.
Picnic use is promoted, but confirm current food, washroom and picnic-area rules before arrival.
The zoo is seasonal and primarily outdoors. Its purchase form notes weather sensitivity, so verify same-day operation in rain.
For a required mobility, sensory, allergy or washroom accommodation, contact the farm before buying. Crop supply, animal access and outdoor activities can change without notice.
Price record
Seasonal numbers are snapshots—not permanent prices.
Children under two are free. 2026 season passes are adult $35, child $27, senior $31, with a family maximum of $124. Pony rides cost extra.
Two $64 family-maximum day visits total $128, slightly more than the published $124 family season pass. The pass becomes the obvious choice at two visits only if the same household qualifies and will actually return.
Questions families ask
Useful answers with the conditions left in.
How much is Oshawa Zoo in 2026?
Day admission is $18 adult, $14 child and $16 senior, with children under two free and a $64 family maximum.
Is the season pass worth it?
For a family using the $64 maximum, two visits cost $128 versus the published $124 family season pass. Individual passes also approach break-even at two visits.
When does Oshawa Zoo open in 2026?
The zoo states that the 2026 season opens Saturday, May 9, with month-specific hours through October.
Are pony rides included?
No. Pony rides are listed separately at $6 each or $10 for two rides by the same child, last verified August 15, 2026.
Research record
Official sources checked on August 15, 2026.
- 012026 admission, passes, pony rides and hoursOshawa Zoo & Fun FarmView source ↗
- 02Animal experience and visitor overviewOshawa Zoo & Fun FarmView source ↗
- 03Pass validity and household rulesOshawa Zoo & Fun FarmView source ↗
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