Toronto Zoo
Don't miss out on visiting the 3rd largest zoo in the world
The Toronto Zoo covers a massive 287 hectares and is home to over 5000 animals representing more than 450 species from around the world. It is actually the third largest zoo in the world.
The Zoo is designed with the goal of providing you with a great viewing experience while maintaining a comfortable and natural habitat for the animals. It is divided into six different geographic regions representing Indo-Malaya, Africa, Canadian Domain, Americas, Tundra Trek and the newly renovated Eurasia Wilds. There are over 10 kilometres of walking trails throughout the exhibits.
Numerous extras are included in your admission at at no extra charge including "daily keeper talks and the Discover Zone where you will find the interactive and educational Kids Zoo, Animal Shows and Splash Island." There are also four rides: The Gorilla Climb Ropes Course, Zoomobile, Conservation Carousel, and the Tundra Air ride.
The Toronto Zoo is a national leader in saving and protecting wildlife to help ensure the rich diversity of nature for generations to come. They work with other accredited zoos throughout the world to help conserve and breed endangered species. Many animals come to the zoo through rescue efforts. In July of 2017 they opened the state-of-the-art Wildlife Health Centre. The 50,000 square foot facility has a public viewing gallery where visitors can get a behind-the-scenes look at the science and research that goes into protecting wildlife.
The Toronto Zoo is open rain or shine to the public every day except Christmas. You can easily spend a full day exploring the Zoo and the surrounding Rouge Park.
For additional information about the Toronto Zoo visit their the official website link below.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesToronto Zoo Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Address: 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Scarborough, ON M1B 5K7, Canada
Phone: (416) 392-5900
Official Website: Toronto Zoo
Toronto Zoo Reviews
Rated out of 5
Had an amazing time visiting the zoo with my family.
A beautiful way/place to spend the day and create memories.
Saw so many beautiful animals but didn’t see everything, the place is massive.
We’ll definitely plan another visit.
Parking fee is for a day.
Riding in the Zoo-mobile is interesting as the staff gives a mini tour during the ride.
Bola E. - 3 weeks ago
We had a wonderful time at the Toronto Zoo! It was definitely worth the visit, especially for a family day out. Since it was summer and very hot, we arrived early, which I highly recommend. We also bought our tickets online, making entry quick and easy with almost no waiting.
We were a little disappointed that we didn’t get to see some of the animals we were most excited about, like the lions, gorillas, and red pandas. However, there were still so many amazing animals to see, and everyone in my family had a great time. Overall, it was a fun experience, and we’d love to visit again!
Nazrin Allakhverdiyeva - 2 weeks ago
It was an extremely awesome experience to visit the Toronto zoo. Everything was just perfect and did not face any hassles during the visit. We were able to spend a good amount of time visiting all animals. The space is so huge that even on Sunday rush everything went perfect from crowd management perspective. Kudos to team Toronto Zoo for their fantastic job
Vishal Jagtap - 3 weeks ago
Great experience for families! Good flow between exhibits with adequate way finding points. The walking was pleasant as there were plenty of trees for shade and beautiful boardwalks. I’m generally torn about zoos because I don’t love animals in captivity but this zoo does seem to do important research and conservation work. Most of the habitats felt ample, clean and thoughtful, but some felt too small or the animals were solo and sad. The food and drink options at the park were great, especially for dietary restrictions. Loved that you could walk around with a beer (craft options, not just the basics) as the whole park is licensed. Overall a great day for the family!
Dayna Winter - 3 weeks ago
Directions
| TTC Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bloor Danforth Line | Kennedy Station | 1 Minute |
| Sheppard Line | Don Mills Station | 1 Minute |
How to get to Toronto Zoo by TTC Subway
From Don Mills Station on the Sheppard Line take either the #85A Sheppard East via Toronto Zoo or #85B Sheppard East to Toronto Zoo bus to the Toronto Zoo Loop. (Operates Saturday, Sunday and holidays only)
From Bay 9 at Kennedy Station on the Bloor-Danforth Linetake the #86A Scarborough to Toronto Zoo bus to the Toronto Zoo Loop (Operates daily during the summer--weekdays only after Labour Day)
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