Bioparc Animal Park

Highlights / General details

The Bay: Your visit begins in a typical environment of the Gaspésie. Chaleur Bay has an abundance of amazing species such as hermit crabs, sea anemones and sea cucumbers that you can both see and touch along this part of the trail. Species to see are Common Seals, Common Eiders, Common Murres, Atlantic Puffin, and Double Crested Cormorant, Gulls, Black Legged Kittiwakes and a variety of marine vertebrates. The Barachois: Enter the tidal pools and bars of the barachois, a richly biodiverse wetland ecosystem of the southern shore of the Gaspé Peninsula. A natural filtration system, this ecosystem is home to many birds. Species to see are Canadian Geese, Wood Ducks, Mallards, Black Ducks, Northern Pintails and American Wigeons. The River: During this stage of your visit, you will explore another of the Gaspésie’s riches: its rivers. From their headwaters in the heart of the peninsula, they provide the perfect habitat for endearing species like otters and mischievous raccoons. Species to see are River Otters, Brook Trout and Raccoons. The Forest: Prepare yourself to discover the wild power and grandeur of the forest, with its ever-changing seasonal textures. It is home to many fascinating mammals including the eastern cougar, an extremely rare species. This part of the trail sheds light on the dynamic interactions between these mammals, their environment and humans. Species to see are White Tailed Deer, Cougar, Coyote, Great Horned Owls, Grey Wolf, Canadian Lynx, Skunk, Moose, Black Bear, Porcupine, Bald Eagle and Red Fox. The Tundra: As the trail rises, you will enter an ecosystem that few have the opportunity to see: the tundra. Atop alpine summits, this austere habitat is characterized by dwarfed trees and an abundance of unique plants adapted to the harsh conditions. Here you will see the woodland caribou, whose presence in the Gaspésie has special significance. Species to see are Wood Caribou.

Inclusion

General admission

Exclusion

Transportation Food and beverage

Hours of operation

2012: Open every day from June 3rd to October 7th. From July 1st to August 15th, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The rest of the season, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2013: Open daily from June 3 - October 13. In July and August open from 9:00am - 6:00pm and 9:00am - 5:00pm for the remainder of the season.

Duration

Bioparc is located at 123 Rue des Vieux-Ponts, Bonaventure.

Redemption instructions Bring voucher to booth location to exchange for tickets.

Policies

Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the attraction.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation