点评:I’ve visited Elmvale Zoo a few times, but my most recent trip was with my 9-month-old granddaughter—and while she’s still a bit young to fully appreciate the zoo, it was a great excuse to get out of the car and stretch our legs on the drive from Toronto to Sudbury.
She was absolutely amazed by the surroundings—the animal sounds, the jungle-like atmosphere, and especially the lions, even though they were mostly snoozing. The highlight was definitely feeding the giraffe, which she found hilariously entertaining!
The zoo itself is clean and well-kept, and it’s clear they’ve put effort into maintaining a pleasant experience. That said, I do miss the little canteen I remember from past visits. This time, the only food available was for the animals—a souvenir bucket of veggies for $10, which felt a bit steep for a few carrot sticks and lettuce leaves.
Overall, it’s a charming little zoo and a great stop for families, especially if you need a break from the road. Just pack your own snacks!
翻译:我去过埃尔姆维尔动物园几次,最近一次是带着我九个月大的孙女去的。虽然她还小,无法完全欣赏动物园的风采,但这的确是我们从多伦多开车去萨德伯里路上下车舒展筋骨的绝佳借口。
她对周围的环境赞叹不已——动物的叫声、丛林般的氛围,尤其是狮子,尽管它们大部分时间都在打瞌睡。最精彩的部分当然是喂长颈鹿,她觉得这太有趣了!
动物园本身干净整洁,维护得很好,显然他们花了不少功夫来维持愉快的体验。不过,我还是怀念以前去的时候那个小食堂。这次,唯一能吃的食物就是动物们的——一桶蔬菜纪念桶,10美元,感觉这价格对于几根胡萝卜条和几片生菜来说有点贵。
总的来说,这是一个迷人的小动物园,非常适合全家出游,尤其适合旅途劳顿时休息一下。带上你的零食就好!