Behind the scenes

RHINO EXPERIENCE

get up close & personal

Witness thier sheer power and strength while you feed and pet these majestic creatures!

Each and every day 7 days a week all year long in every possible type of weather, Safari Niagara’s devoted Animal Care Team works diligently to ensure our animals receive the best possible care. Join us for a behind the scenes tour as keepers explain some of the trials and tribulations facing them on a daily basis as they care for these noble creatures.


While exploring behind the scenes at the both the Southern White and Indian Rhinoceros houses, keepers will take you on a journey. Standing next to one of these majestic creatures will certainly put their size and brute strength into perspective. You will be able to gently rub the hard thick skins of these animals giving you understanding as to how they endure the heat and sustain injury from other rival males in their native habitats.


After visiting the White Rhino’s, we will take you on a tour of the new Indian Rhino House. See the difference in size, physical characteristics and nutritional requirements that make these two species so very different.


Learn the importance of sustainable captive populations and how you can help this species by understanding the importance of captive breeding programs all over the globe. Learn even more as you explore the 5 species of rhino inhabiting our earth; and why their very existence is under threat.

A once-in-a-lifetime chance to hand-feed these magnificent creatures!⁠

meet TOY

Date of Birth Age Sex Species
March 12, 2003 20 Male White Rhinoceros

  • How long have they been at Safari Niagara?

    10 years (Arrived June 2013)

  • Distinguishing Characteristics

    • Only consumes the freshest and highest quality hay.

    • Protective of his space.

    • Not a fan of cats

an exotic rhinoceros is standing next to a log in the dirt at safari niagara
a rhino standing in front of it's barn, in it's exhibit

meet HAUS

Date of Birth Age Sex Species
September 14, 2004 18 Male White Rhinoceros

  • How long have they been at Safari Niagara?

    10 years (Arrived June 2013)

  • Distinguishing Characteristics

    • Wants to be around people all of the time

    • Loves mud baths

    • Most gentle demeanour in the entire park.

meet sabari

Date of Birth Age Sex Species
September 17, 2003 19 Male Indian Rhinoceros

  • How long have they been at Safari Niagara?

    6 years (Arrived September 2016)

  • Distinguishing Characteristics

    • Would eat his weight in grain if he had the option.

    • One bottom tooth.

    • Has no issues vocalizing his dissatisfaction  when he wants more food.

a rhinoceros is standing in the dirt and looking at the camera .
a rhino is standing in the dirt during a behind the scenes experience at safari niagara, a zoo in niagara falls

meet nandu

Date of Birth Age Sex Species
February 17, 2016 7 Male Indian Rhinoceros

  • How long have they been at Safari Niagara?

    4 years (Arrived June 2019) 

  • Distinguishing Characteristics

    • Patient when he wants to be.

    • Pushy when he wants to be.

    • A little bit spoiled.

PLEASE NOTE

  • Experiences run approximately 35-45 minutes in length
  • Experiences limited to a maximum of six people
  • Minimum age to experience tour is 6 years old.
  • Children must be supervised at all times – they will not be permitted to move about without the parent at arms reach
  • Space is limited and reservations are required to avoid disappointment
  • Payment is due upon booking.

  • Seven (7) day cancellation policy – if a tour is cancelled within seven (7) days of reservation date a refund will NOT be given.
  • Tours run rain or shine
  • Safari Niagara reserves the right to change an experience due to circumstances out of our control such as an animal’s health, exhibit maintenance, etc
  • Photos & video are not permitted at all times of your tour and only allowed at the zookeepers discretion.
  • Photos can be taken outside but not in barn areas
  • Admission to Safari Niagara is an additional cost


WILDLIFE AWAITS YOU

Embark on a captivating journey of connection and wonder as you get to know the animals at Safari Niagara. Prepare to be moved, amazed, and inspired by the fascinating world of wildlife that awaits you. Join us for a behind the scenes tour and let Toy, Haus, Sabari and Nandu steal your heart as you stand next to one of the world’s most iconic species.


Have question? Feel free to get in touch or visit our FAQ's!

BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE

Reservations are required 24 hours in advance

Availability
Cost

Daily at 2:00PM


$60 per person                                                     (Admission to Safari Niagara is an additional cost)

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All guests are to check in at Guest Services (entrance of the park) for their Behind The Scenes Experience at least 1 hour before their booked time.


All Behind The Scenes Experiences will start at exactly the time stated and can not be delayed.

more behind the scenes adventures

a woman in a white hat is feeding two giraffes during a behind the scenes experience in an ontario zoological park
a boy and a girl are feeding a giraffe behind a fence
a little girl looking at a lion through a chain link fence getting up close at a niagara safari park
a group of people looking at a rhino through a fence
a brown bear is swimming in a body of water