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Check out torontozoo.com to plan your visit. To Get Here:
By Car
Take HWY 401 East or West to Meadowvale Rd. in Toronto (Exit 389)
Go north on Meadowvale Rd. and follow signs to Zoo entrance. By GO Train
The Toronto Zoo is just minutes from the Rouge Hill GO Station. Board a TTC 85 Sheppard East bus to the Zoo right at the station. For GO Train information, please visit www.gotransit.com

It’s almost 🦧Hang out with your Sumatran orangutan family on August 19 and discover how we can all create a better fut...
16/08/2025

It’s almost 🦧

Hang out with your Sumatran orangutan family on August 19 and discover how we can all create a better future for this species — and for our own health.

Explore activities and biofacts at the Indo-Malaya pavilion and Gunung Leuser Outdoor Orangutan habitat and learn how to help heal our natural world, all while becoming a Guardian of Wild 🌳

Then, stay for a special "Meet the Guardians" Talk at 1:30pm 🎤

Peek-a-moo 🐮💈Recognize this udderly fabulous pair? These Highland cow brothers, the latest addition to your Zoo, can be ...
16/08/2025

Peek-a-moo 🐮💈

Recognize this udderly fabulous pair? These Highland cow brothers, the latest addition to your Zoo, can be found in their habitat past the Eurasia Wilds Zoomobile stop.

A reminder to please be mindful of noise levels if visiting this weekend and to keep them to a minimum 🐮

Want to continue sharing in our 51st birthday celebrations? 🎉A reminder that our fundraising partners at the Toronto Zoo...
15/08/2025

Want to continue sharing in our 51st birthday celebrations? 🎉

A reminder that our fundraising partners at the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy are running their birthday Silent Auction until Sunday, August 17 📋

Full details on this year's spectacular prizes (including the Animal art below) as well as instructions on how you can submit your bid can be found at wildlifeconservancy.ca. Good luck ✨

15/08/2025

Meet the Moo-est Members At Your Toronto Zoo - The Highland Cows! 🐮

Your Toronto Zoo is thrilled to welcome two new residents: a pair of 9-month-old male Highland Cows (also known as Highland Cattle)! These shaggy, horned newcomers have officially settled into their new home near the Eurasia Wilds Zoomobile station, and they’ve already captured the hearts of staff and volunteers alike.

These charismatic calves are the newest members of our Outreach & Discovery team, and once fully acclimated, may participate in casual encounters as part of our ambassador animal walking programming. In the meantime, we’re excited to share that the Highland Cows are now viewable to all Toronto Zoo guests!

Did you know? Highland cows are one of the oldest registered cattle breeds in the world, originating in the Scottish Highlands and western islands of Scotland. Known for their distinctive long horns, thick, wavy coats, and gentle disposition, they are hardy animals well-adapted to harsh climates. Their unique appearance—especially their “dossan” (that long fringe of hair over their eyes)—has made them a favourite among animal enthusiasts and photographers worldwide.

This addition highlights the Zoo’s ongoing commitment to education, conservation, and creating unique animal experiences for our guests. The Highland cows will play an important role in helping visitors learn more about domestic breeds and their historical significance.

As the boys spend time acclimatizing themselves to their new habitat, a reminder to please be mindful of noise levels and keep them to a minimum when visiting. Sounds may seem twice as loud to them as they are to us. Please also respect the designated pathways when visiting.

Thank you in advance for being a good guest 💚 This will be a legendairy stop you won’t want to miss 🐮

Another chapter begins today 🎈As we celebrate 51 years of connecting you with wildlife and wild spaces, know that your Z...
15/08/2025

Another chapter begins today 🎈

As we celebrate 51 years of connecting you with wildlife and wild spaces, know that your Zoo continues to be at the forefront of wildlife, conservation science, education, and creating unforgettable experiences for every member and guest that has journeyed through our doors.

From the arrival of favourites like Puppe, Charles and Jonah to groundbreaking conservation efforts which include the construction of our soon to be finished Community Conservation Centre, we’ve accomplished so much together and there's still more to come! In time for our 52nd birthday next August, we hope to showcase your new front entrance and the opening of our Community Conservation Centre 🎉

We cannot continue to be the community funded, conservation science organization operating a world class Zoo without your support and passion for wildlife. Thank you for being part of our journey and here’s to another 51 years and more of learning, adventure and fighting extinction.

Join us at your Zoo today and through the coming weekend as we celebrate 51 years of wild wonders - all while looking forward to an even brighter future ahead 🧡

Enjoy photo-ops with Explorer Bear, discounted rides, fun surprises, Meet the Guardians talks, and more throughout the day.

Eye spy a familiar piece of Scarborough's history 👀➡️During your next Zoo visit, guests travelling via Zoomobile or stop...
14/08/2025

Eye spy a familiar piece of Scarborough's history 👀➡️

During your next Zoo visit, guests travelling via Zoomobile or stopping by the Wildlife Health and Science Centre may catch a glimpse of some decades old nostalgia 🚉

Stay tuned as we share more details about what's in store for your Toronto Zoo this Fall 2025!

Say hello to the new kids on the block 🐢🥚 The latest cohort of Blanding's turtles have begun hatching in the Americas P...
14/08/2025

Say hello to the new kids on the block 🐢🥚

The latest cohort of Blanding's turtles have begun hatching in the Americas Pavilion! These tiny turtles are the newest additions to the Blanding's Turtle Headstart Program, a conservation effort by your Toronto Zoo to support the recovery of this Species-at-Risk.

Every spring, our Field Conservation team collects eggs from a stable source population of Blanding's turtles in the wild and brings them to your Zoo to be incubated, hatched, and raised for two years. This year, we collected 71 eggs and 20 have already hatched!

In the excellent care of their Guardians, these turtles will grow to two to three times the size of their wild counterparts before being released into Rouge National Urban Park, giving them a true 'headstart' on life in the wild 🐢

By protecting them in their most vulnerable stage of life and continuing to monitor them post-release, we can help support their long-term survival and recovery in the Park and beyond.

Learn more about the Blanding’s Turtle Headstart Program: torontozoo.com/adoptapond/headstart

13/08/2025

Dawn Patrol with the Pack 🐺💤

On this , did you know? Unlike many other wolf subspecies, Arctic wolves are adapted well to their remote northern habitat with their thick, insulating fur, shorter ears, and smaller snouts to conserve heat.

Their pure white coats not only keep them warm but also help them blend perfectly into the snowy landscape.

Here at your Toronto Zoo, the Arctic wolf species in Tundra Trek help raise awareness amongst our guests about the importance of conserving their wild habitats and the incredible wildlife that calls them home.

Have you heard them howl during your Zoo visit? 📣 Let us know ⬇️

12/08/2025

Last week, Zwalani began exploring the gorilla dayroom for the first time while the female troop members were in the outdoor habitat, separated from Zwalani by a mesh door.

After a week of seeing each other across a hallway, this mesh-to-mesh interaction was the next step of the introduction plan. Nneka has been spending a lot of time sitting calmly at the mesh, often with Zwalani on the other side. Charlie has been curious, while Ngozi has been the slowest to warm up to him, initially keeping her distance. A number of positive behaviours have been noted between the two groups, including vocalizations described by the Wildlife Care team as “love grumbles.”

Throughout this introduction process, the Wildlife Care team are carefully observing the gorilla bachelor troop, made up of half-brothers Sadiki and Nassir. Weeks before Zwalani’s arrival, the boys had some major changes to their routine, including spending their days and nights together in new spaces. Like brothers do, they continue to have their squabbles, but they appear to be adjusting well to the presence of a new silverback male in the gorilla habitat.

This week, Zwalani will be exploring additional habitats, ensuring he has a full “lay of the land” before he and the females are introduced in the same space. As introductions continue, Zwalani may at times be viewable to Toronto Zoo members and guests, but the schedule will not be consistent as the Wildlife Care team makes sure he is adjusting well to his new home. We’ll continue to keep you updated on his progress!

Guess who's ready for a party? 🦧Join us this Friday August 15th as we celebrate the 51st year of your Toronto Zoo! 🎉With...
11/08/2025

Guess who's ready for a party? 🦧

Join us this Friday August 15th as we celebrate the 51st year of your Toronto Zoo! 🎉

With plenty happening across site, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to celebrate 51 years of us connecting people, animals, conservation science and traditional knowledge to fight extinction.

📸 Explorer Bear photo ops
🎠 Enjoy 2-for-1 rides (Carousel, Gorilla Ropes and More!)
🛍️ Visit Zootique for exclusive birthday offers
👑 Enchanted Princess Ball (requires paid ticket)
🌿 Meet the Guardians talks (Birthday edition)
💻 Interactive Activity with Earth Rangers (Americas Pavilion)

Find your beloved Toronto Zoo mascot outside the Zoo admission gates and snap a fun birthday picture together - all while dancing to the beat of our DJ! 🎶

Learn how you can become a Guardian of Wild alongside us, as we push forward with our work of protecting people, wildlife and wild spaces. We can't continue this important fight without you!

Full details at torontozoo.com 🎉

Ever heard of ? 🌏🌿Today and as we celebrate Action Indonesia, we call to mind this global collaborative conservation in...
10/08/2025

Ever heard of ? 🌏🌿

Today and as we celebrate Action Indonesia, we call to mind this global collaborative conservation initiative dedicated to ensuring the long-term survival of four incredible species: the babirusa and Sumatran tiger - both of which call your Toronto Zoo home, as well as the anoa and banteng, two endangered wild cattle species 🐗

Led by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), Action Indonesia unites zoos, governments, and conservation organizations like your Toronto Zoo worldwide. Together, we work to maximize our impact in areas like education, training, cooperative breeding, and population monitoring.

Through sharing expertise, transferring knowledge, connecting populations, and raising awareness, we are joining forces to protect these unique animals from extinction.

Next April, we are excited that a number of Wildlife Care team members will once again travel to Sumatra, the largest island in the country of Indonesia, to participate alongside the Sumatran Ranger Project - transferring that knowledge we hold as Guardians of Wild, all while making a global difference. Our team will spend time working alongside passionate and skilled rangers in the Tangkahan area, where they will continue with efforts in building a community livestock corral shared amongst farmers who house cattle.

Are you aware? Your Toronto Zoo continues to be the only Zoo in Canada that is home to Sumatran tigers. Sadly, both Hari and Kemala are two of the approximately 800 that are left in the world. Today and everyday, whether it be here in Scarborough or in Sumatra, we're committed to saving species 🐅

You can join us in the fight to save species, also! Spread the word about these amazing species using the hashtag . When next at your Zoo, journey through the Indo-Malaya region and discover first-hand the incredible work Wildlife Care is doing to care for and protect them.

Learn more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/2H5khAq

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