The Toronto Zoo is more than a typical zoo, it’s an educational action centre dedicated to inspiring people to love and protect wildlife. There’s a lot to see at the zoo, with over 5,000 animals representing 500 species. Divided into seven zoological regions, Indo-Malaya, Africa, the Americas, Eurasia, Canadian Domain and the Tundra, visitors can view animals in indoor and outdoor pavilions and natural spaces. Don’t forget: until spring 2018 you can catch two super cute giant pandas, Jia Panpan and Jia Yueyue, in their temporary home at the Toronto Zoo.
Kids who dream of getting close to animals can go wild at a Toronto Zoo summer camp program. Children get an intimate glimpse of wildlife from around the world, studying baby animals, meeting zookeepers and learning about the famous polar bears, penguins and giant pandas. These programs help to instil wonder and respect for the natural world, and they’re a lot of fun, too.
Put on your comfortable walking shoes; with over 10 kilometres of walking trails, this popular attraction is one of the largest zoos in the world and features more than 500 animal species. The sprawling animal sanctuary is organized into seven unique geographical regions where visitors can view over 5,000 animals. Don’t miss the polar bear habitat in the Tundra Trek Exhibit and the two giant pandas (Er Shun and Da Mao) in the new state-of-the-art Panda Interpretive Centre. Pick up a map at the entrance to help you navigate the grounds and plan your route.