Tours
Tours for Individuals and Small Groups
Open Friday - Sunday, 10am to 3pm From May to Labour Day, we are open Thursday to Sunday, depending on funding and staffing.
Each weekend, MARS provides family-friendly tours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The one-hour outdoor & indoor tours are scheduled from 10:00 to 2:00 for groups of up to 8 people per tour. The Visitor Centre closes at 3 pm so if you are booking the 2:00 tour, make sure you show up early enough to enjoy our indoor exhibits..
MARS has much to show you. With the ever-growing need, we are very grateful to our community members who support our efforts to save wildlife patients. Please pre-book your tour, and help MARS help wildlife, one patient at a time.
Our tours are suitable for all ages! Our guides love engaging children, youth, adults, and seniors in learning about wildlife and wild spaces. MARS is a family-friendly place. All are welcomed.
Admission by Donation
Planning Your Tour
Plan to be at MARS for 1 1/2 hours. The outdoor portion of the tour is about 45 minutes, then a 10 minute visit with an ambassador bird and handler, then as long as you wish to explore the gift shop and indoor exhibits hall.
Our volunteer guide will greet you at the Visitor Centre to check you in. You’ll hear the stories of our animal patients and the skilled, compassionate care they receive at our hospital. You’ll view recovering Bald Eagles in their impressive two-story flight pen. You’ll visit our non-releasable ambassador owls, eagles, and albino crows, and meet one of our birds up-close with a handler. Our comfortable trails pass through gardens and wilder spaces with native plants. Our friendly guides give you, your family, and guests a visit to remember. Finally, you’ll wrap up your experience with an opportunity to explore our gift shop and indoor wildlife exhibits hall to learn and experience more.
You are welcome to take pictures throughout your tour. Our flight pen has ports for long lens cameras. Tour guides and bird handlers are always happy to help you get good photos of your family and friends visiting MARS. Photographs of wildlife in our care must not be used for commercial purposes without permission. Please share your photos and story of your experience on Google Reviews, Facebook, Instagram, or in a review on TripAdvisor.
Book a Tour
Tours for Classes or Large Groups
We also accept groups for family gatherings, organizations, birthday parties and more.
Why Bring your Class to MARS?
- to learn about human impacts on wildlife and wild places
- to understand animal adaptations and how species interact in their environment
- to make connections between habitat and healthy populations
- to be inspired by the beauty and diversity of wildlife
- to have fun!
Community Support for MARS
Every donation to MARS helps us help wildlife patients.
Classes and community groups support us in a variety of ways. We are inspired by the creativity and compassion of our youngest visitors.
We know that behind these efforts are dedicated teachers and leaders – we are grateful for all you do to educate the next generation of wildlife champions.
Here’s how some groups have supported us:
- bake sales (Muffins for MARS!)
- making and selling book marks with wildlife art
- car washes
- bringing refundable bottles
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gathering items from our hospital wish list
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fundraising for our current focus on our Donate Funds page
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Support wildlife through one time or monthly gifts, legacy giving, or adoption.
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