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Safari Niagara

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Safari Niagara’s vision is to provide people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to meet animals and birds up close. It is hoped that such interaction with nature will inspire future conservationists and naturalists. In a world where children experience fewer exchanges with nature, Safari Niagara provides an unprecedented opportunity for kids to view, experience and learn about many animal and bird species that share our planet while engaging in a fun and rewarding adventure.

Safari Niagara, a 150-acre, privately-owned and operated nature park, is home to more than 1000 animals of native and exotic mammals, reptiles and birds.

Building Safari Niagara

The seed for Safari Niagara was planted by the late Stephen J. Tykolis, who moved his family of seven children to Stevensville from Welland in the 1950s.

Upon retirement in 1990 from his family businesses, Stevensville Lawn Service and Stevensville Garden Gallery, “Papa Steve” began a small hobby farm of domestic animals, which he enjoyed sharing with family and friends.

After his death in 1992, three of Papa Steve’s children, Terry, Marianne and Tim, were left in charge of business operations and, as a tribute to their dad, constructed a small-scale public zoo of the cherished feathered and furry friends inside the garden centre. Visitors loved seeing the animals and birds up close, which inspired the acquisition of more species, including more exotic species such as primates and reptiles. The little zoo also became somewhat of a sanctuary for exotic species whose owners could no longer care for them. In seeing the interest and excitement the little zoo was creating, it wasn’t long before a hobby farm of larger animals began inhabiting the parcel of land behind the garden centre.

The population and variety of animals “out back” slowly grew into a full-fledged zoological facility, which remained private while the Tykolis family worked with a professional development team to create a master plan for the facility to be constructed in phases. The first phase was completed and culminated in the grand opening of “ZOOZ” on May 18, 2002.

The year 2009 marked the beginning of a new era for the facility as it evolved into “Safari Niagara”. It was a new dawn of opportunities for future expansion, which has included more educational exhibits, updated and new animal environments, new exciting activities, and amenities, including food and concessions.Safari Niagara has been and will continue to be a wonderful destination for children of all ages and abilities to get “up close” to more than 1000 animal species while enjoying time outdoors with family and friends. The park is completely interactive with free educational animal  shows & tours , animal feedings,  Papa Steve’s Family Farm  and numerous  activities .

Visitors of all ages and abilities can experience the park’s inhabitants on their own or through:

• Free, educational shows and presentations
• Educational, narrated tram rides/tours
• Interactive, educational demonstrations including: Wonders of Flight, Interactive Reptile Show, Hippo and Giraffe Encounter, Rhino Talk and Zooniversity
• Papa Steve’s Family Farm
• Behind the Scenes Tours
• Corporate/Group Trips
• Educational Class Trips
• Popular activities such as Sky Quest Ropes Course and Bounce-A-Rooz jumping pillows throughout June 1 – September 4, weather permitting.
• Outdoor amphitheatre that is host to live concerts and events.
• Shaded Picnic Areas
• Counter-Service Restaurant
• Retail Gift Shop

GOOD OLD DAYS

Born in Pine River, Manitoba in 1920, Stephen J. Tykolis came to Niagara when he was 17 years old. He married Yolande and moved with his seven children to Stevensville in 1955. Mr. Tykolis was an entrepreneur and worked hard to achieve his dreams. With the help of his family he built a successful landscaping business, Stevensville Lawn Service, and greenhouse and retail operation, Stevensville Garden Gallery. He loved his community and the people in it. His philosophy in life, according to his children was “everything is achievable if you worked hard enough”. In retirement Mr. Tykolis didn’t go fishing, he honed his love for animals. He started a private hobby farm for his personal enjoyment. Soon he discovered that family and friends shared his love and curiosity of animals.

NEXT GENERATION

Mr. Tykolis passed away in December of 1992 at the age of 72, however his legacy lives on through his children in the form of Safari Niagara. In memory of their father, his children, Terry, Tim and Marianne, developed his hobby farm into a small petting zoo and eventually the full-scale animal adventure known today as Safari Niagara. The park is dedicated to his passion for sharing the wonders of wildlife while providing a learning and fun experience for all ages and abilities.

awards & accomplishments

• 2018 Certificate of Excellence – Trip Advisor
• 2017 Business Excellence Awards – Fort Erie Attractors Award
• 2017 Certificate of Excellence – Trip Advisor
• 2015 Travellers Choice – Trip Advisor
• 2014 Travelzoo Excellence Award – Attractions and Activities
• 2014 Traveller’s Choice Awards – Top Zoos in Canada – Trip Advisor
• 2014 Trip Advisor – Certificate of Excellence
• 2014 – Support Group Award – Cystic Fibrosis Canada (Ontario Chapter)
• 2013 – Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Awards – “Tourism Enterprise” Award
• 2011 – Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce – Large Business of Excellence
• 2006 – Fort Erie’s Finest – “Family Entertainment” – Readers Choice Award
• 2006 – Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Awards – Nominated for “Emerging Entrepreneur and “Family Enterprise” categories
• 2005 – Audited by the World Society for the Protection of Animals and of the 16 zoos audited, Safari Niagara was one of four zoological facilities in Ontario that scored a passing grade.
• 2005 – Fort Erie’s Finest- “Best Summer Fun Spot” – Readers Choice Award
• 2004 – Fort Erie’s Finest – “Family Entertainment” – Readers Choice Award
• 2003 – Progressive Development Award – Awarded by Niagara Falls Tourism
• 2002 – Fort Erie’s Finest – “Family Entertainment” – Readers Choice Award
• 2002 – Progressive Development Award – Awarded by Niagara Falls Tourism

At Safari Niagara we strive to educate people of all ages and abilities about wildlife conservation.

Our Mission Statement

By uniting people with animal and plant life and sharing our commitments to conservation, education and sustainability we empower advocates of change to transform behaviors and strengthen our earth’s biodiversity.

A little More Information

A visit to Safari Niagara may spark a flame for future conservationists and naturalists. Providing the platform for a one-to-one connection with nature can inspire any individual, especially a child. In a world where children experience fewer exchanges with nature, Safari Niagara provides an unprecedented opportunity for kids of all ages and abilities to view, interact with and learn about the different species that share our planet, all while engaging in a fun and rewarding outdoor adventure!

The Tykolis family began operating its first business in 1967. Over the years, innovative thinking and careful investment developed into an entirely new and industry distinct business, Safari Niagara. In memory of their late father’s love for animals and after more than 10 years of planning and development, a once flat, clay tract of land in rural Stevensville has been carefully converted to green space complete with hills, trees and lakes. Since opening, Safari Niagara has become known in Niagara as one of the area’s best and safest places for families, students and corporate groups to experience nature together.

Business Excellence Award

Whatever awards won, the ultimate success of Safari Niagara comes with the impact it has on its visitors. It is assumed that over the past seasons of operation at least one person has entered the park unaware of the importance of nature and preserving the environment. It is safe to say that after spending the day at Safari Niagara, that person left the park with a new perspective on the unique relationship he or she has with our planet and how vital it is to respect it completely.

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Safari Niagara, 2821 Stevensville Rd Fort Erie, ON L0S 1S0 CAN

(905) 382-9669

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Toll Free (866) 367-9669

Fax (905) 382-1619

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Home to native and exotic mammals, reptiles and birds, Safari Niagara lets you get closer to spectacular wildlife. Visitors of all ages and abilities can experience the park's inhabitants on their own or through educational, narrated tram rides, Papa Steve's Family Farm petting zoo, and so much more. 

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Tickets can be purchased at any CAA Niagara branch or online, and redeemed at Safari Niagara. Click "Purchase Tickets Online" to receive your Promo Code before purchasing.

Tickets can be purchased online or at CAA Niagara branches and redeemed at Safari Niagara. Valid CAA/BCAA/AMA membership must be used at time of purchase at participating locations or online (where applicable). One offer per Member, per visit. No cash value. Offer calculated on pre tax amount and cannot be combined with other offers or promotions unless otherwise specified. Discount is applied after all other eligible discounts and pre tax. Offer availability subject to discontinuation or change without notice. Trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. Additional restrictions and conditions may apply.

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Step 1: From the product screen please choose the correct product. there are 3 options, Day pass for 2 people, 3 people or 4 people. Your discount code you received from WagJag is specific to the product.

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Step 3: Under quantity, ONLY SELECT 1, then click Add to Cart.

Step 4: In the discount box enter your discount code that you received from WagJag and click add. This should reduce your total to $0.00.

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WagJag experience - am I right???

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May 20th, 2012 12:27 am

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May 20th, 2012 1:24 am

Insomniac1 wrote: ↑ So here's my experience. Had diner with a WagJag coupon valued $40 which I purchased for half. Bill came in at $36 including taxes and it was my understanding that since the coupon had a face value of $40 that the remainder $4 I had left would cover my tip. I am aware that there is no cash back and was not expecting any change in return however I was told that the coupon "Does not include tax" and that I would have to "Make a $40 diner purchase" and PAY tax on the face value of the coupon ($40). My arguments is this. I am well within my coupon limit of $40 with taxes and even tips why should I be FORCED to pay taxes on $40 when I haven't ordered $40 worth of food??? I ended up ordering another small food item which brought my new bill to over $40. I paid $6 extra for something I could have done without. Again I realize that taxes are not included with the coupon which is why I was careful to order well within the max of $40 taking into consideration taxes/tips. Any feedback would be appreciated.

May 20th, 2012 10:09 am

firetree wrote: ↑ Well,let me put it this way. Simple answer to your question is 'yes' you've got a pt. But i do think that most of these deals do state that 'Taxes are extra' . I guess the key is most of them don't state clearly that tax is base on 'what'?? The value of the coupon? Or the price of food ppl order? Well,i've been to rest. where i was taxed the full value of the coupon and there are some that i was on taxed on the price of food that i ordered. I guess you can complain to Wagjag and they might give you a credit. But i've bought enough of these coupon to know that it varies from rest. to rest. and it doesn't bother either way.

May 20th, 2012 11:26 am

May 20th, 2012 1:04 pm

Insomniac1 wrote: ↑ Thanks for the response and I agree I've had scenarios where I was able to use just my coupon and it covered both taxes/tip and didn't have to pay any extra. There does need to be some clarification issue. If this were the policy that the customer would have to pay the taxes on the face value of the coupon regardless if he/she spent the entire amount; then I don't think I would be too interested as the coupon would loose it's appeal for me. My understanding is that the coupon is just like cash and it's up to ME to spend it how I please; minus the no change back off course. I realize that for some this may be a minor issue but for one reason or another it hit's home to me. I'm a money conscious buyer/spender and value a good deal but absolutely hate when someone tries to give me the run around for my business I'm bringing in regardless if I've got a coupon or not.

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May 21st, 2012 2:46 pm

Insomniac1 wrote: ↑ We'll I'm at a loss. I don't mean to be difficult but I'm just having a hard time grasping the ideology behind this. I can understand/appreciate that my WagJag does not include any tips as this is between me and the waiter/waitress but I can't come to terms that if I have a $40 voucher and spend $20 why do I have to pay any tax at all? After all I'm the one loosing out on $20. Not only that but the restaurant I was at (which is legit by the way; ThaiOne Scarborough location) insisted that I purchase $40 worth of food and be taxed on the new amount. As I mentioned before I've used the same WagJag coupon at this restaurant and others and have not had to pay the tax as I've always been well under the value of the coupon. Now that I think back to my experience, although the food was fantastic as I've eaten out there on several different occasions before, I was told that "this is the way it works" and was told that they are receiving too many vouchers. It seemed to me that the vendor was almost looking for sympathy as my waitress even insisted that she go back and bring all the vouchers she had received that day! Thanks to all those that contributed. I will be contacting WagJag about this first thing Tuesday morning and will update as to any further clarification I can get on this. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

May 21st, 2012 3:19 pm

May 21st, 2012 5:08 pm

firetree wrote: ↑ I think Flafson kind of complicated things a little bit here. It's pretty simple:Before u purchase the voucher,look at the fine print. If it says tax is extra,then prepared to pay for tax on whatever you spend. If they tax you more than your purchased amount,file a complaint to wagjag.

May 21st, 2012 5:13 pm

the stig wrote: ↑ are you not already charged tax on the voucher when you buy it from wagjag to begin with ?

May 21st, 2012 6:33 pm

Insomniac1 wrote: ↑ We'll I'm at a loss. I don't mean to be difficult but I'm just having a hard time grasping the ideology behind this. I can understand/appreciate that my WagJag does not include any tips as this is between me and the waiter/waitress but I can't come to terms that if I have a $40 voucher and spend $20 why do I have to pay any tax at all? After all I'm the one loosing out on $20.

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