Parc Safari Hemmingford

What Parc Safari Hemmingford does

Parc Safari Hemmingford, legally PARC SAFARI BORÉAL INC., is a privately held zoological park and family entertainment destination founded in 1972 in Hemmingford, Quebec, approximately 35 minutes from Montreal. Operating year-round as of January 2026 under a transition toward a boreal wildlife concept, the park combines a drive-through Safari Aventure, immersive Feline Tunnels, the Valley of the Deer, a Five Continents Farm, a Discovery Pavilion housing over a thousand minerals and fossils, a seasonal water park, and multiple playgrounds. Animal collections now emphasize Northern Hemisphere species, including bison, Highland cattle (added 2025), and Przewalski horses (added 2026), with conservation programs operated under CAZA standards and the CITES framework via the wholly-owned Fondation des Amis du Parc Safari.

The company operates a multi-stream revenue model spanning one-day admission tickets priced $8.99-$48.99 by age and season (high season June 13-September 7), tiered annual memberships at $49.99-$124.99, six on-site restaurants, an on-site retail boutique, premium add-on experiences (VIP Big Cats up to $138.12, alpaca walks at $25 per alpaca), gift cards, school group educational bookings, and a new corporate event center accommodating up to 140 guests across four turnkey packages ranging from $35 to $149 per person. Distribution runs through direct-to-consumer online ticketing (billetterie.parcsafari.com), on-site box office, a request-a-quote flow for B2B clients, and a regional partner network of five campgrounds and a Holiday Inn, supplemented by a 2026 Leo Autopartage car-sharing referral channel.

The go-to-market is hybrid: high-volume consumer self-service for families, dedicated mid-market outreach to schools and day camps, and direct sales to corporate clients seeking differentiated off-site venues. The company employs approximately 31 people, maintains an active bilingual digital presence across its website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and operates with no parent entity or disclosed external funding.

Name

Parc Safari Hemmingford

Legal name

PARC SAFARI BORÉAL INC.

Website

https://parcsafari.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Parc Safari Hemmingford is a privately held, year-round zoological park in Hemmingford, Quebec, 35 minutes from Montreal, offering drive-through wildlife viewing, immersive animal encounters, dining, retail, and a corporate event center serving families, schools, and corporate clients since 1972.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife / Zoological Park

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Safari Parks & Drive-Through Wildlife Parks (THAAAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Safaris & Game Drives (THAJAIAB), Safari & Game Drives (Land-Based) (THAAAEAC), Safari & Overland Wildlife Adventures (4x4/Jeep) (THAJABAD)

Keywords

• Wildlife park operations
• Zoological park services
• Family entertainment destination
• Animal encounter experiences
• Educational field trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Hemmingford

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Day ticket admissions: Individual and family admission tickets sold online and at the gate for entry to the wildlife park. Tickets are tiered by season (high season June 13–September 7; low season the rest of the year) and by age category (adult, child, toddler). Revenue is one-time per visit.
2. Annual memberships: Annual pass subscriptions valid for one year from purchase date. Individual membership for ages 2+ with tiered pricing (ages 2–5, 6–12, 13+). Non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Provides recurring customer revenue through renewal cycles.
3. On-site dining (6 restaurants): Six on-site restaurants provide food and beverage sales throughout the park visit, contributing to per-transaction revenue during the guest experience.
4. Retail / gift shop: On-site boutique selling plush toys, educational toys, fossils, animal-themed souvenirs, and Parc Safari branded clothing and accessories. Also features products from local Quebec artisans.
5. Premium experiences (VIP feline encounters, alpaca walks): Paid add-on experiences including the VIP 'Face to Face with the Big Cats' package (high season combo up to $138.12, low season combo up to $122.70) and alpaca walk tours ($25 per alpaca). These premium experiences generate incremental per-person revenue above base admission.
6. Corporate events and meetings: The corporate center (capacity up to 140 people) offers four turnkey event packages: Discovery Package (from $35/person), Executive Meeting Package (from $100/person), Feline Cocktail Package (from $119/person), and Safari Signature Package (from $149/person). Additional rental and catering options are available à la carte.
7. School group outings: School groups and day camps book educational field trips with dedicated pricing. Full payment is required at least one week before the visit. This B2B segment drives group admissions.
8. Gift cards: Gift cards sold in $25, $50, $75, and $100 denominations. Redeemable on-site for admission, dining, and retail. Non-refundable and non-redeemable for online purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Parc Safari operates a year-round zoological park in Hemmingford, Quebec, combining a drive-through Safari Aventure, immersive Feline Tunnels, the Valley of the Deer, Five Continents Farm, Discovery Pavilion, and a seasonal Water Park. The park sells single-day admissions, annual memberships, gift cards, premium animal encounters (VIP Big Cats, alpaca walks), equipment rentals, on-site dining across six restaurants, and retail/boutique merchandise. It also books turnkey corporate events for up to 140 attendees and educational field trips for schools and day camps.

Product overview

Parc Safari is a year-round zoological park and family entertainment destination located in Hemmingford, Quebec, approximately 35 minutes from Montreal. The park operates as a unified destination combining multiple distinct attractions and services: the core Safari Aventure (drive-through wildlife viewing), Feline Tunnels (immersive feline observation), Valley of the Deer, and Five Continents Farm (interactive animal encounters); educational Discovery Pavilion (fossils, minerals, taxidermied animals); and seasonal Water Park. Add-on paid experiences include Alpaca Walks, Big Cats VIP Experience, Equipment Rental, Restaurant dining across 6 locations, and Retail/Boutique shopping. The park also offers Annual Memberships, Gift Cards in multiple denominations, and Corporate Events services for up to 140 attendees. The affiliated Fondation Parc Safari manages conservation initiatives under CAZA standards and CITES treaty. A recent partnership with Leo Autopartage provides car-sharing access for Montreal visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fondation des Amis du Parc Safari: Parc Safari Foundation focused on animal conservation, education, and ensuring the well-being of animals under the park's care, operating according to CAZA (Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums) standards

Products and services

• Day Tickets Single-day admission tickets to the wildlife park, available in high season and low season tiers with age-based pricing for adults, children, and toddlers. Purchasable online or at the on-site box office for general visitors.
• Annual Membership Annual subscription membership granting year-round park access during operating hours, valid for one year from purchase date. Available to individuals aged 2 and up with age-tiered pricing and includes access to seasonal events such as Féerie Lights.
• Gift Cards Prepaid gift cards available in fixed $25, $50, $75, and $100 CAD denominations, redeemable on-site for admission, dining at park restaurants, and retail purchases at the boutique. Not accepted for online reservations.
• Big Cats VIP Experience Premium guided encounter allowing visitors to closely observe big cats with a guide. Sold as a combo including 1-day park admission or as an experience-only add-on for visitors who already hold a daily ticket or annual pass. Minimum age 7, limited to four participants per session.
• Alpaca Walk Reservation-only 15-minute guided walk with an alpaca along a dedicated trail at $25 per alpaca (max four people per alpaca). Requires closed-toe shoes and is not accessible to strollers or wheelchairs; daily admission ticket is purchased separately.
• Corporate Meetings and Events Turnkey corporate event hosting at a dedicated corporate center accommodating up to 140 attendees. Sold as four tiered packages (Discovery, Executive Meeting, Feline Cocktail, Safari Signature) with bundled catering, AV equipment, and add-on activities such as safari truck and alpaca walks.
• School Groups Program Educational field trip program for elementary and secondary schools and day camps, offering guided tours, interactive activities, and curriculum-aligned content about biodiversity and conservation. Booking via dedicated inquiry forms with group pricing and full payment required at least one week before the visit.
• Equipment Rental Daily rental of wagons ($11.50), strollers ($13.50), and wheelchairs at the on-site Passport House, supporting family visits. Availability is limited and not guaranteed.
• Boutique / Gift Shop On-site boutique selling plush toys, educational toys, fossils, animal-themed souvenirs, Parc Safari branded clothing and accessories, and curated products from local Quebec artisans.
• On-site Restaurants Six on-site restaurants offering food and beverage service to park visitors throughout the operating day, providing a range of dining options as part of the visitor experience.
• Camping and Hotel Packages Bundled packages combining regional accommodation with Parc Safari admission, offered through five partner campsites and the Holiday Inn St Jean-sur-Richelieu. Targets multi-day regional tourists seeking combined stay-and-visit experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Parc Safari is open 365 days a year, enabling revenue generation across all seasons rather than peak-only periods
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leo AutopartagecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 June 2026Leo Autopartage is a Montreal-based self-service car-sharing service offering over 600 vehicles available 24/7 with gas, insurance, and parking included. Parc Safari partners with Leo to provide a $10 discount on trips to the park for Leo users. This partnership extends accessibility to Montreal visitors without personal vehicles, positioning Parc Safari as a convenient day-trip option reachable via shared transportation.
• Camping Canne de boisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner campsite located at 306 route 219, Hemmingford, Québec. Offers exclusive packages combining accommodation and Parc Safari park access, targeting regional tourists seeking multi-day stays near the park.
• Camping Domaine le DauphinaisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner campsite at 199 route 219 sud, Hemmingford, Québec. Part of Parc Safari's regional camping partnership network offering bundled accommodation and park entry packages.
• Camping GrégoireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner campsite at 347 Route 221, Lacolle, Québec. Offers exclusive Parc Safari packages as part of the regional camping partnership network.
• Camping du Lac CristalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner campsite at 38 Chemin Cristal, Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Québec. Provides accommodation packages combined with Parc Safari admission for extended regional visits.
• Camping du Lac SandysunminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner campsite at 1935 chemin Grimshaw, Franklin, Québec. Offers combined Parc Safari and camping packages for regional family tourists.
• Holiday Inn St Jean-sur-RichelieuminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner hotel located at 725 Bd du Seminaire N, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC. Listed as an official partner hotel offering Parc Safari bundled stays for regional visitors.
• CAZA (Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums)coreOthersParc Safari Foundation operates according to CAZA standards for animal welfare and accredited zoo operations. CAZA membership sets requirements for animal care, conservation programs, and educational activities that Parc Safari adheres to.
• CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)coreOthersParc Safari Foundation's zoological initiatives include the reproduction and protection of endangered species within the framework of the international CITES treaty. Collaboration with other zoological institutions worldwide follows CITES protocols for endangered species conservation and genetic health.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Assiniboine Park Zoo: CAZA-accredited zoo in Winnipeg featuring drive-through safari and walk-through animal exhibits. Functionally similar concept combining drive-through safari with traditional zoo experiences, but serving a Western Canadian market.
• Greater Vancouver Zoo: CAZA-accredited zoo in British Columbia offering animal viewing, education programs, and seasonal events. Comparable as a regional family wildlife attraction with education programming, though in a different Canadian region.
• Marineland of Canada: Canadian wildlife/ marine mammal park historically located in Niagara Falls. Comparable as a Canadian wildlife park combining animal viewing with family entertainment, though operating under significant financial and animal welfare headwinds.

Others

• Tourisme Montérégie: Regional tourism promotion body that features Parc Safari as a partner. Comparable as a regional tourism distribution and marketing channel that drives visitor traffic to Quebec attractions including Parc Safari.
• La Ronde (Six Flags): Quebec's largest amusement park located in Montreal. Adjacent competitor for Greater Montreal family discretionary entertainment spend, especially during the summer water-park season, though operating in rides-based rather than wildlife format.

Emerging players

• Montreal Biodôme: Space for Life-operated immersive zoo/aquarium complex in Montreal featuring four ecosystems of American fauna. Comparable as a family wildlife/nature attraction within the same Montreal catchment, with a more urban/museum-style format versus Parc Safari's outdoor safari format.
• Toronto Zoo: Canada's largest zoo, CAZA-accredited, operating year-round with extensive animal collections and conservation programs. Comparable as a CAZA-accredited, multi-species zoological park, though much larger scale and located in a different region.

Direct peers

• African Lion Safari: Drive-through wildlife park in Ontario featuring free-roaming African and Canadian species. Closest direct functional comparable to Parc Safari's drive-through Safari Aventure within Canada, though serving a different regional market.
• Parc Omega: Quebec drive-through wildlife park in the Outaouais region offering safari-style vehicle tours with North American fauna. Closest direct concept comparable to Parc Safari's Safari Aventure, competing for the same family day-trip segment.
• Zoo de Granby: Quebec's flagship accredited zoo located roughly an hour from Montreal. Directly comparable as a CAZA-accredited zoological destination with family attractions, animal encounters, and water park features competing for the same Greater Montreal family demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKoYNZiN1C5maFdVEpDPheg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ParcSafariHemmingford
• Instagraminstagram.com/parcsafari
• TikToktiktok.com/@parcsafari
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parc-safari

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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