Toronto Zoo

The Toronto Zoo is a great place for the entire family to spend a day

The Toronto Zoo covers a massive 300 hectares and has over 5000 animals making it one of the largest zoos 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, Eurasia, and the latest addition, Tundra Trek. There is also an educational water park called Splash Island, an outdoor theatre called Waterside Theatre where demonstrations are held, and a Kids Zoo where children can mingle and interact with a variety of different animals.

The Toronto Zoo works with other accredited zoos throughout the world to help conserve and breed endangered species. Many animals come to the zoo through rescue efforts.

The Zoo is open rain or shine to the public every day except Christmas. One can easily spend a full day exploring the Zoo and the surrounding Rouge Park.

Tip: You can bypass the lineups and save almost 50% on admission to the Toronto Zoo and 4 other 'must see' Toronto attractions by purchasing a Toronto CityPASS prior to your vacation.

For additional information about the Toronto Zoo see the Official Website: Toronto Zoo.

Lion at the Toronto Zoo

A majestic lion watches over the Toronto Zoo cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by b.m.a.n.

Getting There on Transit
Nearest Subway Stations
Bloor Danforth Line Kennedy Station
Sheppard Line Don Mills Station
Bus Connections

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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Hours and Admission
Hours of Operation Open daily from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm and until 6:30 pm from May through August. Also stays open until 6 pm on weekends and holidays during spring and fall. See the official website for exact dates and times.
Adults $20.00 Tax Included
Seniors 65+ $15.00 Tax Included
Children 4 to 12 11.00 Tax Included
Children under 4 Free

Elephants at the Toronto Zoo

What would a zoo be without elephants? cc licensed ( BY SA ) flickr photo shared by Numinosity (by Gary J Wood)

Giraffe at the Toronto Zoo

Warning - You may be looked down upon cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by CraigBullard

Pink Flamingos

Real Pink Flamingos - not those plastic birthday ones cc licensed ( BY SA ) flickr photo shared by Loozrboy


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