Wild Toronto: A Day at the Toronto Zoo

Just minutes from downtown Toronto, life is wild! The Toronto Zoo, the largest zoo in Canada, awaits you. With more than 5,000 animals, representing almost 400 species, and 10km of walking trails, the Toronto Zoo is famous for having one of the most taxonomically diverse collection of animals on display of any zoo worldwide. And with its focus on conservation and protecting the environment, your visit to the Toronto Zoo will contribute to helping keep these striking animals thriving for years to come.

Wildlife preservation is a hot topic and the Toronto Zoo offers great tips and research about fighting extinction, like adopting your very own zoo animal. The Toronto Zoo also participates in many conservation initiatives including captive breeding and reintroduction, habitat and species research and much more.

On arrival you’ll be offered a walking map, exclusive one-of-a-kind tours and, if the weather permits, a drive-thru safari. There’s no shortage of ways to see the hundreds of species at this gorgeous zoo. Some animals are displayed indoors in pavilions, such as the African Rainforest Pavilion, Australasia Pavilion, Indo-Malaya Pavilion and the Giraffe House, and others are outdoors, in what would be their naturalistic environments, with viewing at many levels. Animals can be seen both indoors in tropical pavilions and outdoors in their habitats.

To cap it all off, you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind Wild Encounters tour that will take you behind-the-scenes to experience some of the animals and habitats up close. You’ll be able to “Meet the Keeper”, ask any questions you may have and, depending on the animal, you may even get to touch your favourite (under strict supervision, of course!). This will be a relaxing day full of wonder and learning.

Duration:
Approximately 6.5 hours. Depart from the hotel lobby at 9:00am and return by 3:30pm. 

Lunch:
Included at the Zoo.

Recommended Attire:
Casual, warm, layered clothing. Comfortable footwear is advisable as there will be a good deal of walking during the tour.